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 student employees.
Read your UC Merced email daily.
Review the 2022-23 Academic Calendar for important dates and deadlines.
Mid-semester grades in lower level (001-099) classes will be posted by professors on Tues. March 14th.
Summer Session at UC Merced is optional but a great way to get ahead.
Summer 2023 assigned registration times are posted in MyRegistration under Prepare for Registration.
Currently enrolled UC Merced students had assigned Summer 2023 registration times between Tues. Feb. 21st - Fri. Feb. 24th.
Non-UC Merced students can enroll in Summer 2023 classes starting Mon. Feb. 27th.
You must be enrolled in 6 or more summer units before applying for summer financial aid (opened Wed. March 1st). Aid is limited and awarded on a first come, first served basis.
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Log on to your Connect student portal and continue to read your UC Merced email each day.
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.
Mon. March 6: fall class schedule available and assigned registration times posted in MyRegistration.
Mon. April 3 to Fri. April 7: priority registration for students in certain approved cohorts.
Mon. April 10 to Fri. April 21: assigned registration times for current UCM students. Register in 12-16 units at your assigned time if you might receive financial aid in Fall 2023.
Being on the waitlist for a closed class does NOT count toward full-time status.
Fri. June 16 at 11:59 pm: fall registration and waitlists "freeze" (no changes allowed) for current UCM students so incoming first years and transfers can register for classes.
Mon. July 3 at 8:00 am: fall registration and waitlists "unfreeze" (reopen) for current UCM students.
Fall 2023 admits will be given access to placement exams approximately 5-7 business days after you submit the Statement of Intent to Register (SIR).
Placement exams will be open from March 15 - June 1, 2023.
Mon. June 26 - Fri. June 30: Fall 2023 admits register for classes online at a randomly assigned time. Check MyRegistration under Prepare for Registration in your connect.ucmerced.edu portal for your assigned time (usually available 5-7 business days after you SIR). Waitlists for closed classes will not be available during this week.
Mon. July 3 at 8:00 am: waitlists for closed classes open to Fall 2023 admits.
Being on the waitlist for a closed class does NOT count toward full-time status.
New Student Orientation for Fall 2023 admits will be held on various dates in July 2023.
