The Students First Center - because students come first!
The Students First Center (SFC) is UC Merced's one-stop shop for help with admissions, financial aid, registrar, billing and summer session services. If you have questions or need guidance on next steps, please let us know; we are here to help!
Our staff are multi-lingual and cross-trained to offer one-stop style support. You choose how you want to interact with us. You can contact us by:
PHONE: 209-228-7178 (CATS-1ST)
EMAIL: studentsfirst@ucmerced.edu
CHAT: Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m., and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
IN PERSON HOURS: Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SCHEDULE A LIVE VIRTUAL APPOINTMENT: https://studentsfirst.ucmerced.edu/contact-us/sfc-virtual-live-appointment. Check the SFC website for availability to meet with an Enrollment Services Advisor.
Voicemails and emails will receive a response in 24 to 48 hours, except on holidays and weekends.
