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.
