The UC Merced Catalog includes information on major and minor requirements, a 4-year graduation plan in each major, course descriptions, and academic policies.
- On the Catalog home page, select the Catalog Year on the top right based on the term you entered UC Merced.
- A new Catalog is published each spring for students admitted to UC Merced in the next academic year.
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As of April 1, 2024: the 2024-25 Catalog for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 admits is now available!
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- A new Catalog is published each spring for students admitted to UC Merced in the next academic year.
For major and minor requirements:
- On the Catalog home page, select Academic Programs in the left column.
- Select a major or minor to see the courses required in the major or minor for students in that Catalog year.
- Each major also includes a sample 4-year graduation plan prepared by the faculty in that major.
For course descriptions:
- On the Catalog home page, select Course Descriptions in the left column.
- In the Course Filter box, select a prefix to see all courses offered in that department.
- Click on the course to read a description and any prerequisites or restrictions for that class.
- Undergraduate courses are numbered 001-199.
- First years generally take courses numbered 001-099.
- Sophomores, juniors, and seniors generally take courses numbered 100-199.
- Graduate courses for master's and Ph.D. students are numbered 200-299.
