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First Semester Classes (video)

Watch this short video to learn more about:

  • Importance of connecting with your Bobcat Advising Center (BAC) academic advisor
  • University and major-specific policies
  • Catalog and "Catalog year" (the semester and year you enter UCM)
    • The 2024-25 Catalog was released on April 1, 2024
  • Spark 001 and 010
  • UC system-wide Entry Level Writing Requirement (ELWR)
  • Connect.ucmerced.edu student portal
  • Brief introduction to MyDegreePath (MDP)