Just accepted your admission to UC Merced and want to get a head start on courses?
Newly admitted students for the upcoming Fall semester are welcome to enroll into summer courses at UC Merced prior to starting their first semester. There are three great opportunities for incoming first year students.
Summer Opportunities
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No College Credit will be earned and Free |
College credits earn upon completion with passing grades, Summer Session Fee |
College credits earn upon completion with passing grade, Summer Session Fee |
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Great for students who want a refresher for MATH, CHEM, and/or WRI |
Great for students who need MATH for their major and are interested in building resilience, good academic skills, and a community |
Great for students who are interested in getting a jump start to their academic journey |
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Students may repeat the placement exam associated with the subject completed |
Course options: MATH course (MATH 005, MATH 011, or MATH 021) [based on major and placement], SPRK 010, and USTU 010. 7-units in total. |
Open for students to choose based on their major and general education requirement |
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Fully online learning through modules |
Students will live on campus for UC Merced’s Summer Session C (July – Early August) [date vary by year] |
Course modality varies and may require students to live on campus depending on timing of course |
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Additional Information: Research opportunities and the opportunity to join the Summer Scholars Learning Community
GPA will impact and count towards student’s academic standing |
GPA will impact and count towards student’s academic standing |
**For more information visit UC Merced’s Summer Session website. **
What Course to Take?
***See the Schedule of Classes (open course list) for classes offered in each Summer Session***
***Check out our BAC Lower Level GE Course Sheet for Summer Session Here***
***Lower level classes (numbered 001-099) at UC Merced are intended for first years or sophomores.***
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You may enroll in one or more of the following subjects:
MATH
CHEMISTRY
WRITING |
You may enroll in the following course options:
A MATH course (MATH 005, MATH 011, or MATH 021)
SPRK 010
USTU 010 |
You have the option of selecting any courses offered by UC Merced during the summer that you meet the prerequisites for.
Click on the title of the course to view a description, restrictions, and prerequisites for each class. |
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For the MATH requirement, you will take a MATH course that fits your major and right for your MATH placement.
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You may consider a course for your major
Review the Academic Catalog to determine the best course for your major.
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You may consider a course for your general education.
Review the General Education (GE) to understand your option.
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*It is generally recommended that first year admits take a maximum of 2 classes (usually 8-9 units) in summer.*
SCIENCE OR ENGINEERING MAJORS: College math class (college Precalculus, Calculus I, Calculus II) or college chemistry class great during summer.
A summer math class is especially important if you did not complete a full year of calculus in high school and plan to do a science or engineering major at UC Merced.
