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Bobcat Day - Saturday, April 18, 2026

UC Merced is pleased to host Bobcat Day, a special day for admitted and prospective first year students, transfer students, and their families. Our local community is welcome too. We invite you to attend this special event and explore the UC Merced campus!

When: Saturday, April 18, 2026, 8:00 AM
Where: UC Merced Campus
Parking: Complimentary

This is our biggest event of the spring! See UC Merced at its liveliest and take a campus tour, meet with faculty, attend presentations from our academic schools, talk to Financial Aid and Admissions staff, discover student clubs and organizations, and much more.

This is your chance to explore the university and learn about the academic and student life opportunities we offer. 

Get answers to your questions about:

  • Life on Campus!
  • Admissions
  • Majors
  • Research and Internship Opportunities
  • Housing and Dining
  • Financial Aid and Scholarships
  • Student Activities and Athletics

Newly admitted student and family posing with Rufus, the mascot, on Bobcat Day

Share your experience on social media and use the hashtag to tell your story: #BobcatDay26.

Registration Coming Soon...

 

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Preparing for Bobcat Day

Weather Forecast

Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, bring sunscreen, and maybe even a hat since you will be spending a lot of time outdoors. We will have water refill stations around campus, so bring a refillable bottle.

 

Dining Options:

Payment Options:
All campus dining is cashless (only debit/credit cards)
Food trucks accept cash, debit, and credit cards

  
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Dinner: 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.		 Pavilion
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lunch Yablakoff-Wallace Dining Center
7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Lantern Cafe Kolligian Library
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Bobcat Snack Stop Kolligian Library
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Food Trucks Scholars Lane
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Summits Marketplace Summits

 

Please note that Bobcat Day is a public event, and photography and videography will be taking place throughout the day. By attending, you may be captured in photos or video that could be used for UC Merced marketing and promotional purposes.

 

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