Thinking about attending UC Merced? Or just want to learn more?
Click the links below to learn about all the majors and minor we offer and UC Merced First Year admission requirements.
| Review our majors and minors | Apply for admission |
UC Merced representatives are always at different events all over California. You can find out if there are any events near you by visiting the Admission Events page.
You can meet individually with a UC Merced Regional Admissions Advisor for help during the admissions process.
Visit UC Merced--take a live or drone tour
Join us on Bobcat Day to experience the life on UC Merced's campus on Saturday, April 18, 2026! Make sure you register by clicking on this link
We hope you join us!
Accepted to UC Merced, but not sure what is next?----Make sure you visit the Admitted Student website and click on the Next Steps tab.
You can also start connecting with UC Merced's campus through the different social media.
- It is recommended to opt-in for the text message update to get updates on important dates and deadlines.
Check out the Admitted Students website for addtional helpful information for admitted students and families:
- See the Admitted Student Next Steps
- Review the First Year Conditions of Admission
- Check important dates and deadlines for admitted students.
- Join us for an admitted student virtual event or webinar.
If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, make sure to register with Student Accessibility Services (SAS) after you submit the Statement of Intent to Register (commit to attend UCM).
