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APRIL & MAY 2025 WORKSHOPS

Join our BAC professional academic advisors and/or peer advisors at one-hour workshops for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 first year or undeclared lower division transfer admits.

  • No pre-registration required--you can simply show up!
  • Some workshops will be held on Zoom.

 

Prepare for SSHA Jump Start Your Third Year

Are you a first year declared School of Social Science, Humanities & Arts (SSHA) major? Want to get a head start to learn how SSHA provides academic advising support to second year and older students? All second years at UCM are required to have a graduation plan built in My Degree Path (MDP). Learn about summer 2025 academic advising opportunities in SSHA. Join BAC peer advisors and SSHA peer navigators for an interactive workshop on how you can incorporate lower and upper division courses in MDP to prepare for Jump Start Your Third Year. If you are a first year in a SSHA major, this could be a great opportunity to begin planning for the next three years. Offered in pertnership by the Bobcat Advising Center and SSHA Academic Advising.

  • Tues. April 22, 2:00-3:00 pm, GRAN 155

 

Balancing Your Academic and Personal Workload

Juggling academic, professional, and personal responsibilities? Attend this workshop that focuses on developing time management skills to maintain a healthy balance between your commitments and overall well-being.

  • Wed. April 23, 2:00-3:00 pm, KL 362

 

Summer Course Planning

Attend this workshop for general advice from a BAC peer advisor on taking summer courses at California community college(s), UC Merced, or other 4-year school. Includes an introduction to summer planning tools.

 

Tips to Prepare for Finals

Interested in learning tips to preprare for finals? Join our workshop led by a BAC peer advisor to learn strategies for managing stress, improving study habits, and staying organized during finals week. This workshop will help you approach your exams with confidence.

 

My Degree Path Tips

Join one of our BAC peer advisors to learn how My Degree Path (MDP) planning resources can help in planning your Summer 2025 or Fall 2025 courses and to better prepare for the remainder of your academic journey.

 

Enhancing Your Summer Experience

Want to make the most of your summer? Whether you're thinking about internships, summer jobs, research, or taking classes, this workshop will help you find the best opportunities to boost your college experience and build your resume. We'll cover campus resources, where to look for opportunities, and tips to help you get ahead while still enjoying your break!

 

Ask Anything About Exploring/Changing Majors or Minors

Are you a first year or continuing undeclared student considering different majors or minors? Learn about campus resources to help you research careers, understand major requirements and declaration criteria, and develop skill-building techniques for career preparation. Offered in partnership by the Bobcat Advising Center and the Student Career Center.

  • Wed. May 7, 2:00-3:00 pm, COB2 392

 

 

PREVIOUS SPRING 2025 WORKSHOPS

Summer Course Planning

Attend this workshop for general advice from a BAC peer advisor on taking summer courses at California community college(s), Summer Session at UC Merced, or other 4-year schools.  Includes an introduction to summer planning tools.

 

Reducing Mid-Semester Burnout

Need tips on how to reduce mid-semester burnout?  Attend this workshop with a BAC peer advisor to learn ways to lessen academic stress during midterm season.

 

Fall 2025 Registration Support

Did you know that the Fall 2025 class schedule was released and Fall 2025 registration times were posted in your student portal on Monday, March 3?  Or that all current UC Merced students will have an assigned Fall 2025 registration date and time between Monday, March 31 to Friday, April 18?  Attend this workshop to help you navigate the registration system, use resources to select courses, and manage registration errors.  Plan ahead so you are ready to register for Fall 2025 classes at your assigned registration time between March 31 to April 18!

 

MyDegreePath (MDP) Tips

Did you know that current UC Merced students will have an assigned Fall 2025 registration time between Monday, March 31 to Friday, April 18?  Join one of the BAC peer advisors to learn how MyDegreePath (MDP) planning resources can help you plan your Summer 2025 or Fall 2025 courses and better prepare you for the remainder of your academic journey.  Bring your laptop if you have one!

 

Staying Involved on Campus

Join a BAC peer advisor to discover the basics of getting involved on campus while completing your academic journey at UC Merced.  Turn your discovery into action to impact your future academic, personal, or professional goals!

 

Academic Tips for Spring Semester

Looking for helpful tips and strategies to stay motivated and on top of your academics in Spring 2025?  Join a BAC peer advisor to learn about online tools and academic resources to have a successful semester.

 

Eager for MyDegreePath (MDP) Planning Tips?

Did you know that current UC Merced students will have assigned Summer Session registration times between February 24-28?  And assigned Fall 2025 registration times between March 31-April 18?  Join a BAC peer advisor to learn how MyDegreePath (MDP) planning resources can help you look ahead at your intended Summer 2025 or Fall 2025 courses and better prepare you for the remainder of your academic journey.  Bring your laptop if you have one!

 

Staying Involved on Campus

Join a BAC peer advisor to discover the basics of getting involved on campus while completing your academic journey at UC Merced.  Make your discovery into an action plan to impact your future academic, personal, or profesional goals.

 

Prepare for Summer 2025 Registration

Attend this workshop for general advice from a BAC peer advisor on taking Summer Session at UC Merced or summer courses at a California community college or other 4-year schools.  Includes an introduction to summer planning tools.  If you plan to take summer courses at UC Merced, be prepared to register at your assigned time between Mon. Feb. 24 to Fri. Feb. 28!

 

Navigating the GPA Calculator

Your GPA is an important factor that can open doors for scholarships, internships, job opportunities, and prestigious academic recognition.  A BAC peer advisor will guide you on how to use the UC Merced GPA calculator, establish grade goals, and explore academic tips to raise your GPA.

 

FALL 2024 WORKSHOPS

Join our BAC professional academic advisors and/or peer advisors at one-hour workshops for Fall 2024 first year or undeclared lower division transfer admits.

  • No pre-registration required--you can simply show up!
  • Some workshops will be held on Zoom.

 

Academic Tips to Enhance Your Winter Break

Interested in learning helpful tips and strategies to stay motivated academically during winter break?  Join a BAC peer advisor to explore and plan with the online tools and academic resources that you can utilize during winter break.

 

Thriving After the First Semester

Join this interactive workshop with a BAC peer advisor to build a personalized interest map as you consider future campus involvement opportunities while completing your academic jouirney at UC Merced!  We will cover the five "W's" of getting involved (who, what, when, where, why) and how these may impact your future academic, personal, or professional goals.  You are highly encouraged to bring your laptop or tablet with internet connectivity since there will be a web search activity during the workshop.

 

Roadmap to Success:  MyDegreePath (MDP) and Campus Resources

Are you a Fall 2024 first year or undeclared lower division transfer who is eager to learn tips for a successful fall semester?  Join us for an informative workshop led by a BAC peer advisor to learn how to use the MyDegreePath (MDP) audit and campus resources.

 

Holistic Self-Care and Academic Planning

Are you in search of a space to explore a self-care plan in preparation for midterms and final exams?  Join a BAC peer advisor for an interactive workshop that will focus on different self-care and academic planning tips to help you establish your personal care plan for the remainder of the semester.

 

Preparing for Spring Registration:  Using MyDegreePath (MDP)

Did you know that the spring class schedule was released on Mon. Sept. 30?  Have you checked your assigned registration time ticket for Spring 2025 in your connect.ucmerced.edu student portal?  Join a BAC peer advisor for an informative workshop on how to use the MyDegreePath (MDP) planning tool to build a course plan and be ready to register for Spring 2025 classes at your assigned registration time between Mon. Oct. 28 - Fri. Nov. 15.

 

Creating a 4-Year Draft MyDegreePath (MDP) Graduation Plan

Are you an undeclared continuing student (second or third year) who needs assistance completing a draft MyDegreePath (MDP) plan before you can declare your major?  Bring your laptop and join a professional BAC academic advisor and peer advisor for hands-on assistance.  Complete your draft plan so you can successfully meet the requirement for a current second or third year undeclared student to declare a major!

 

Calculating Your Gradepoint Average (GPA)

Your college GPA is an important factor that can open doors for academic scholarships, internships, job opportunities, and prestigious academic awards or special programs.  Join a BAC peer advisor who will guide you on how to use the UC Merced GPA Calculator, establish grade goals for each of your fall classes, and explore academic tips to raise your GPA.

 

Key to Communication

Need help but are too anxious to ask?  Join this workshop to learn the importance and impact of communication on your academic success.  Includes information on how to overcome communication barriers when asking for academic support, interacting with professors and other key people at a research university, and drafting professional emails.

 

SUMMER 2024 WORKSHOPS

Bobcat Advising Center (BAC) Open House

Want to meet your BAC academic advisor or BAC peer advisors in person?  Or meet other first years and increase your knowledge of BAC services?  Have questions about your first year in college but weren't sure who or where to ask?

Join our BAC team on Mon. Aug. 26 or Tues. Aug. 27 (or both days!) at the BAC Open House for an informal, drop in afternoon of fun that helps you become familiar with our services.  Stay for a few minutes or as long as you wish.

BAC is located in Kolligian Library (KL) 122, around the corner from the Lantern Cafe/coffee shop.  We are excited to welcome our 2024-25 students!

 

ASCEND Student Experience

The ASCEND Student Experience is a series of workshops designed to provide new first years and transfers with information to help you get off to the best start in your first semester at UC Merced.  ASCEND is held on the two days immediately before classes begin:  Mon. Aug. 26 and Tues. Aug. 27.

At ASCEND, workshops include Bobcat 101 (exclusively for first years), Bobcat 201 (for transfer admits), tips on using ChatGPT, technology essentials, pre-health advising, time managment, academic integrity, and more.  A variety of student panels provide inside information from successful students on what it takes to thrive at UC Merced.

For more information, see the ASCEND Student Experience site.

 

Diving into Summer Preparation for Fall 2024

Are you a Fall 2024 first year or lower division undeclared transfer admit wondering what resources to review to prepare for your first semester?  Attend this workshop with a BAC peer advisor to learn more about syllabi, how to buy books, find your classrooms, transportation in Merced, and much more.

 

Surfing the Waves:  Review of Class Planning Tools

Wondering how to effectively use UC Merced degree planning tools?  Attend this workshop with a BAC peer advisor for tips on using our BAC website, MyDegreePath, the UCM Catalog, and CatCourses.

 

Building a Fall 2024 Schedule Workshops

 

Fall 2024 first years and undeclared lower division transfers:  join the BAC team for a demonstration on Zoom of using various web resources to identify your required first semester classes, plan first choices as well as alternates, build your Fall 2024 class schedule, and get ready to register at your assigned time between Mon. June 24 - Thurs. June 27.

At UC Merced, you will choose and register for your classes each semester.  Don't know where to start?  Each of our 9 workshops between June 4-20 will focus on building a Fall 2024 class schedule for students intending a major in a specific School (SOE, SNS, or SSHA).

Undeclared or exploring different majors?  Unable to attend a certain workshop due to your schedule?  All first years are welcome to attend any workshop!

Missed or couldn't attend the workshops?  See recordings:

 

Next Steps and Course Registration Overview Webinar

Wondering how to use the online registration system at UC Merced?  Join the Office of the Registrar team on June 18 for tips on navigating the registration system so you are ready to register for Fall 2024 classes at your assigned time between Mon. June 24 - Thurs. June 27.

Missed or couldn't attend the webinar?  See recording: