FALL 2025 AND SPRING 2026 FIRST YEAR: MARCH AND APRIL 2026 EVENTS
Tabling Event
With Fall course registration (March 30 to April 17) around the corner, our BAC peer advisors will be tabling in front of the Kolligian Library with valuable academic tips to help you prepare for course registration! For a more depth conversation, make sure to meet with your BAC academic advisor!
Prepare for Summer Course Registration
Attend this workshop for general advice from our BAC Peer Advisors on taking summer courses at UC Merced, at a California community college, or at other 4-year institution. Includes an introduction to using ASSIST.org and Transfer Evaluation System (TES).
Monday, March 2nd, 3:00 - 4:00 PM, Zoom Link: https://ucmerced.zoom.us/j/83985187780
- Meeting ID: 839 8518 7780
Presentations That Impress
Do you get nervous when presenting in classes or at conferences? This interactive workshop will offer strategies to adopt before and during presentations that will help you feel prepared and impress your audiences.
In Collaboration with the Bobcat Advising Center and the English Language Institute.
Wednesday, March 4th, 2:00 - 3:00 PM, Location: COB 260
Why Calculating your GPA Is Important
Your GPA is an important factor that can open doors for scholarships, internships, job opportunities, and prestigious academic recognition. Our BAC Peer Advisor will guide students on how to use the GPA calculator, establish grade goals, and explore academic tips to raise your GPA.
Monday, March 9th, 3:00 - 4:00 PM, Zoom Link: https://ucmerced.zoom.us/j/83985187780
- Meeting ID: 839 8518 7780
Stress Management
Feeling stressed? You’re not alone. This interactive Stress Management workshop led by UCM Peer Health Educators and BAC Peer Advisors will help you learn the difference between good and bad stress, recognize warning signs, explore healthy coping strategies, and build a self-care plan to support your mental well-being. Offered in partnership by Health Promotion and the Bobcat Advising Center.
Wednesday, March 11th, 11:00 - 12:00 PM, Location: KL 362
Spring Break Reset
Spring break is an opportunity for a reset. Learn how to maximize your time over spring break while still prioritizing rest! Our BAC Peer Advisors will cover self-care and academic tips, so you come back feeling refreshed to finish the semester.
Monday, March 16th, 3:00 - 4:00 PM, Zoom Link: https://ucmerced.zoom.us/j/83985187780
- Meeting ID: 839 8518 7780
Prepare for Fall 2026 Course Registration
Attend this workshop to help you navigate the registration system, resources to select courses, and how to manage registration errors. Plan ahead to register during your assigned registration time!
Wednesday, March 18th, 11:00 - 12:00 PM, Zoom Link: https://ucmerced.zoom.us/j/83985187780
- Meeting ID: 839 8518 7780
Monday, March 30th, 3:00 - 4:00 PM, Zoom Link: https://ucmerced.zoom.us/j/83985187780
- Meeting ID: 839 8518 7780
Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals
Most of us set goals for improvement when something doesn’t go as planned, like a midterm grade. HOW you set goals can have a huge impact on your success – the more specific and realistic the goal, the more likely you are to achieve it. Bring a few of your general goals to this workshop, and we’ll help you transform them into goals that are specific, meaningful, achievable, relevant, and timely (SMART) for greater success!
In collaboration with the Bobcat Advising Center and the English Language Institute.
Wednesday, April 1st, 2:00 - 3:00 PM, Location: KL 362
