Here at UC Merced, all students are required to complete the following requirements to be eligible for graduation.
| Mandatory Graduation Requirements |
| General Education (GE) | Major Requirements | Completion of 120 Units minimum |
| Help develops you into a well-rounded student | Courses that fall into your main field of studies | A combination of GE and Major courses |
| Teaches you basic skills and knowledge that may benefit your future career | Prepare you for your future career | May include optional requirements (listed below) |
| Common to exceed the 120 units minimum |
| Optional Requirements |
| Elective Courses | Minor Requirements | Double Major Requirements |
| Additional coursework that does not satsify any other requirements | Must be declared to be official | Must be declared to be official |
| Helpful to explore different areas of interest | Can be declared as early as your 1st year | Can ONLY be decalred starting your 2nd year |
| Helpful to get to 120 units, if needed | Great way to explore another area of interest | |
| Can compliment your currently declared major |
You will take a combination of courses to ensure your satisfy all requirements in a timely manner and have a balanced schedule.
