say yes and #becomeabobcat
say yes and #becomeabobcat

ACCEPT YOUR OFFER OF ADMISSION (SIR) TODAY!
Submit your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) to secure your place at UC Merced and to embark on an incredible educational journey.
HOW DO I SUBMIT MY SIR ONLINE?
step 1
Review the Conditions of Admission on the Admitted Students website at admitted.ucmerced.edu. Remember, by submitting your SIR, you acknowledge that you have read, understand and agree to the Conditions of Admission.
step 2
Visit UC Merced Connect. If this is your first time, you can select a platform at myconnect.ucmerced.edu (iOS, Android or Web version). Otherwise, you can go to your app or visit connect.ucmerced.edu/student from your desktop.
step 3
If you haven’t logged in yet, you’ll need to claim your UCMNetID by selecting Student, scrolling down the list and clicking on UCMNetID.
step 4
Select My Admissions to view your personal application status page and follow the instructions to submit your SIR and nonrefundable $250 deposit.
step 5
After you submit your SIR, you’ll need to use 2-factor authentication to access your portal. For more information and to sign up, visit it.ucmerced.edu/2FA-Enroll.
may 1, 2023
Deadline to submit your SIR for first year students
june 1, 2023
Deadline to submit your SIR for transfer students
next steps and resources
- Read through important next steps. [ admitted.ucmerced.edu ]
- Take a virtual campus tour or schedule an in-person campus tour. [ tours.ucmerced.edu ]
- Submit your Statement of Legal Residence.* [ connect.ucmerced.edu/student ]
- Submit your housing application.* [ housing.ucmerced.edu ]
- Register for New Student Orientation. [ orientation.ucmerced.edu ]
- Register for Bobcat Day and other in-person events. [ admissions.ucmerced.edu/Bobcat_Day ] [ admitted.ucmerced.edu/events ]
- Can’t make it to campus? Sign up for online events through our Become a Bobcat virtual series. [ admissions.ucmerced.edu/become-a-bobcat ]
- Complete the financial aid requirements.* [ connect.ucmerced.edu/student ]
- Arrange to have official documents sent to the Office of Admissions (see below). [ admitted.ucmerced.edu/documents ]
- Submit your Student Health Insurance Waiver.* [ connect.ucmerced.edu/student ]
- Submit proof of immunization. [ connect.ucmerced.edu/student ]
*If applicable
send your official transcripts by July 1, 2023:
University of California, Merced Office of Admissions 5200 N. Lake Road Merced, CA 95343-5603 For a list of participating electronic transcript providers, visit admitted.ucmerced.edu/documents. If submitting test scores, use school codes below and send by July 15: ACT: 0450 College Board (SAT with Essay, AP): 4129
send your official transcripts by July 1, 2023:
University of California, Merced Office of Admissions 5200 N. Lake Road Merced, CA 95343-5603 For a list of participating electronic transcript providers, visit admitted.ucmerced.edu/documents If submitting test scores, use school codes below and send by July 15: ACT: 0450 College Board (SAT with Essay, AP): 4129
SEND YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND TEST SCORES TO:
University of California, Merced Office of Admissions 5200 N. Lake Road Merced, CA 95343-5603 For a list of participating electronic transcript providers, visit admitted.ucmerced.edu/documents School Codes: ACT: 0450 College Board (SAT with Essay, AP): 4129 FAFSA: 041271

Helpful Tip:
If you're ready to say yes, you can go directly to decision.ucmerced.edu
To read messages from the Director of Admissions, review your checklist, see your financial aid award and more, visit connect.ucmerced.edu/student