February 6 - 8, 2024 and February 20 - 22, 2024
When: February 6 - 8, 2024 and February 20 - 22, 2024
Where: UC Merced Campus
A small group of educators will be selected to participate in the in-person Educator Tour Program. You must submit an online application to be considered for the in-person program and abide by campus COVID-19 guidelines in preparation for being allowed on campus. To maintain the health and safety of our campus community and guests, please note the following changes to the 2024 Educator Tour Program: This year's program will be limited to educators from California schools/colleges.
To apply for the in-person Educator Tour Program, please complete this form. If you have questions, please contact Juan Villegas jvillegas@ucmerced.edu
This invitation-only event gives educators the opportunity to explore UC Merced and learn why our beautiful campus could be the right fit for your students!
The Educator Tour includes two separate programs:
When applying, please choose the one that best fits your role and the work you do with students.
- Community College Educator Tour Program: Feb. 6 - 8, 2024
The Office of Admissions will coordinate travel for participants from the hotel to campus in the morning and back to the hotel at the conclusion of the program in the evening.- View last year's agenda (pdf)
- View last year's agenda (pdf)
- High School Educator Tour Program: Feb. 20 - 22, 2024
The Office of Admissions will coordinate travel for participants from the hotel to campus in the morning and back to the hotel at the conclusion of the program in the evening.- View last year's agenda (pdf)
Each program includes:
- Welcome - Campus Overview
- Admissions Presentation
- Campus Tour
- Student Panel
- Lunch
- Academic Overview and Highlights
- Student Services
- Merced Tour
- Dinner
Apply for the 2024 Educator Tour Program
The application period for our 2024 Educator Tour Program is now open. The application deadline for the community college program has been extended to January 5, 2024.
Travel and Expenses
Our goal is to confirm all travel and lodging details with approved attendees by January 5, 2024.
Please note: UC Merced will cover lodging and approved travel expenses for our guests. Travel arrangements will be made at the discretion of UC Merced. If you are selected for the program, a UC Merced representative will discuss travel plans with you.
Maps & Directions
To get directions to the campus, input the address 5200 Lake Road, Merced, CA 95340. You can also view a campus map at ucmerced.edu/maps.
For More Information
For more information about the Educator Tour Program, please contact Juan Villegas, Associate Director of Recruitment, at jvillegas@ucmerced.edu or 209-228-7745.
Educator Resources
You can find a list of resources and information about UC Merced on our Counselors and Educators page. To view or request publications about UC Merced, please visit our publication request page.
