Division of Student Affairs
| FALL 2019 | SPRING 2020 | ||
| Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) | First year student submission deadline | May 31, 2019 | TBD |
| Transfer submission deadline | June 30, 2019 | TBD | |
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*If this online questionnaire to verify California residency is listed in your checklist at my.ucmerced.edu, you must submit it. First year student SLR deadline |
June 5, 2019 |
Nov. 5, 2019 |
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| Transfer student SLR deadline | June 5, 2019 | Nov. 5, 2019 | |
| Financial Aid | Priority deadline to submit the Free Application for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) | March 2, 2019 | March 2, 2019 |
| Deadline to submit supporting documents requested by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and to complete all requirements listed in your checklist at my.ucmerced.edu | June 1, 2019 | Dec. 1, 2019 | |
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Housing application opens |
March 11, 2019 | TBD | |
| Deadline for first year housing preference form or two-year residency exemption request | June 15, 2019 | - | |
| Transfer housing application deadline | July 5, 2019 | - | |
| New Student Orientation | Orientation registration opens | April 11, 2019 | TBD |
| Priority Orientation registration deadline | June 14, 2019 | - | |
| Placement Exams | Must be completed by 4 p.m. Check your UC Merced email for more information. | June 3, 2019 | Nov. 15, 2019 |
| Course Registration |
Your academic advisor will email you registration resources. |
Early June 2019 | TBD |
| Your academic advisor will email you recommended courses based on your intended major. | Late June 2019 | - | |
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Online class registration for incoming first year and transfer students |
June 24-28, 2019 | - | |
| Admissions |
Official transcripts must be postmarked or electronically submitted to the Office of Admissions. |
July 1, 2019 | Jan. 6, 2020 |
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Official test scores are due in the Office of Admissions. |
July 15, 2019 | Jan. 6, 2020 | |
| Health Insurance Waiver |
Waiver application opens at my.ucmerced.edu |
May 1, 2019 | Nov. 12, 2019 |
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Deadline to submit waiver |
Aug. 1, 2019 | Jan. 8, 2020 | |
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Late waiver deadline with $50 fee |
Aug. 9, 2019 | Jan. 16, 2020 | |
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Online textbook reservation begins at bookstore.ucmerced.edu. |
June 24, 2019 |
Dec. 2, 2019 |
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Online textbook reservation closes. |
Aug. 16, 2019 | Jan. 10, 2020 | |
| Fee Payment Deadline |
Tuition and housing fees must be paid at MyBill at my.ucmerced.edu. |
Aug. 21, 2019 | Jan. 8, 2020 |
| Move-In Day |
Students will receive an email with their assigned move-in time. |
Aug. 22-24, 2019 | Jan. 19, 2020 |
| Proof of Immunization |
All incoming students are required to provide proof of immunization against Hepatitis B and prove vaccination and/or immunity to certain diseases. Visit the MyHealth section on the myhealth.ucmerced.edu portal. |
Aug. 28, 2019 | Jan. 21, 2020 |
| Instruction Begins | Aug. 28, 2019 | Jan. 21, 2020 |