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PHONE: 209-228-7178 (CATS-1ST)

EMAIL: studentsfirst@ucmerced.edu

WEB: 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.

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.

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