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 Spring 2025 lower level classes (numbered 001-099) will be posted by professors on Tues. March 18.
During February or March: meet with your BAC academic advisor to discuss your planned courses for Fall 2025.
Mon. March 3: Fall 2025 class schedules released online and assigned registration time posted in your student portal.
Mon. March 31 to Fri. April 4: priority registration for Fall 2025 for certain student cohorts.
Mon. April 7 to Fri. April 18: assigned registration times for Fall 2025 for current UCM students.
June (exact date to be announced) at 11:59 pm: registration and waitlists "freeze" (no changes allowed) for current UCM students so Fall 2025 admits can register.
July (exact date to be announced) 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.
(summer courses are optional and not required)
Mon. Jan. 27: Summer 2025 class schedule released online and assigned registration time posted in your student portal.
Mon. Feb. 24 to Fri. Feb. 28: assigned registration times for current UCM students.
*NEW* for Summer 2025: students who have a FAFSA or CADAA on file for 2024-25 and register in 6 or more summer units at UCM will automatically be considered for Summer Session financial aid. Aid is limited and awarded on a first come, first serve basis.
Mon. March 3: Summer Session registration opens to non-UCM students.
