The Bobcat Advising Center (BAC) is the academic advising home for all first year students in every major, all lower division undeclared transfers, and all continuing undeclared students in any class year.
We promote student success through academic advising appointments, walk-in advising, workshops, and connecting students with appropriate resources.
Our team is here to support your educational journey as you work toward your personal, academic, and career goals.
Complete the three mandatory trainings (Sexual Violence Prevention, Alcohol Edu, and Mental Well-Being for Students) by the training deadlines. These one-time trainings must be completed by every new admit early in your first semester at UC Merced.
If you plan to apply for a job on campus, complete the additional required trainings for all UC employees (including student employees).
Read your UC Merced email daily.
Review the 2024-25 Academic Calendar for important dates and deadlines.
Mid-semester grades in lower level classes (numbered 001-099) were posted by professors on Tues. Oct. 22.
During September or early October: meet with your BAC academic advisor to discuss your planned courses for Spring 2025.
Mon. Sept. 30: Spring 2025 class schedules released online and assigned registration time posted in your student portal.
Mon. Oct. 28 to Fri. Nov. 1: priority registration for Spring 2025 for certain student cohorts.
Mon. Nov. 4 to Fri. Nov. 15: assigned registration times for Spring 2025 for current UCM students.
Mon. Dec. 2 at 11:59 pm: registration and waitlists "freeze" (no changes allowed) for current UCM students.
Wed. Dec. 4: assigned registration times for Spring 2025 first year and transfer admits. Enroll in 14-16 units at your assigned registration time.
Thurs. Dec. 5 at 9:00 am: registration and waitlists "unfreeze" (reopen) to all students.
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Log on to your Connect student portal and read your UC Merced email each day. To find your email, select the email icon on your portal.
Use the Success Anywhere site to stay informed and connect with free tutoring resources to help you earn the highest possible grades.
Log on to CatCourses each day when classes are in session.
Schedule an appointment with your BAC academic advisor each semester.
Attend office hours with your professor and teaching assistant (TA) in each class.
Get involved and build your resumé! See our Exploring Interests & Majors page for ideas.
Use the BAC Major Exploration Activities Checklist & Major Exploration Worksheet to record your activities.
Wed. Dec. 4: assigned registration times for Spring 2025 first year and transfer admits. Enroll in 14-16 units at your assigned registration time.
Thurs. Dec. 5 at 9:00 am: waitlists open to Spring 2025 admits (to waitlist a closed class).
Fri. Jan. 17: New Student Orientation for Spring 2025 admits (in person).
Tues. Jan. 21: first day of Spring 2025 classes!
Tues. March 18 at noon: mid-semester grades in lower level classes (numbered 001-099) posted by professors.
(summer courses are optional)
November 2024: tentative list of planned summer courses at UCM available.
Mon. Jan. 27: Summer 2025 class schedule released online and assigned registration time posted in your student portal.
Tues. Feb. 18 to Fri. Feb. 21: assigned registration times for current UCM students.
Mon. March 3: Summer Session financial aid application opens for current students registered in 6 or more summer units at UCM. Aid is limited and awarded on a first come, first serve basis.
Mon. March 3: Summer Session registration opens to non-UCM students.
