Visit UC Merced Summer Sessions for current information and deadlines.
See the Schedule of Classes (open course list) for classes offered in each Summer Session.
- A tentative list of planned summer classes is usually posted in late fall semester on the Summer Session site.
- The summer Schedule of Classes is usually available in late January.
The BAC Lower Level GE Courses Summer 2026 handout will be release in late January to early February.
SUMMER 2026
Current UC Merced students had assigned Summer Session registration dates between Monday, February 23 - Friday, February 27, 2026
Non-UC Merced students could enroll in Summer Session starting Mon. March 2.
Registration remains open 24 hours a day after your assigned time.
Summer classes fill quickly! The best approach is to register at your assigned time.
Summer financial aid applications were expected to open on Mon. March 2, 2026.
Students who are enrolled into 6 or more summer units, at UC Merced, will be granted summer financial aid, if students are elibible for FAFSA/CADAA and have a completed form for the current academic year on file. Some summer aid is awarded on a first come, first served basis.
If you are enrolled in 6 or more summer units, at a different UC Merced campus, you can apply for summer financial aid. Some summer aid is awarded on a first come, first served basis.
Tips from the Bobcat Advising Center on taking Summer Session classes at UC Merced:
Did you know that you can complete an entire psychology minor by attending two summer sessions at UC Merced?
For more information, click here.
