Building Relationships
Orientation
Building Relationships
Orientation
New Student Orientation is a requirement for all new students. Orientation will provide valuable information to help jumpstart your transition to UC Merced!
New Student Orientation is a requirement for all new students. Orientation will provide valuable information to help jumpstart your transition to UC Merced!
FALL ORIENTATION PROGRAMMING
While Orientation is a required event for all incoming students, there are important reasons why you should attend.
You will be able to:
- Familiarize yourself with the campus
- Meet peers, build connections, and hear from current Bobcats!
- Learn about academic expectations
- Understand college policies and procedures
- Discover student support services
- Reduce worries and adjust to college life experiences
How does it work?
Orientation is a three-part experience that begins with Online Pre-Orientation and continues throughout the summer.
- Online Pre-Orientation: Complete this one-hour online experience at least 2 weeks prior to your Orientation date. Online Pre-Orientation opened June 5th.
- Orientation Day (In-person): You and your guest(s) will hear from current students and staff about what it means to be a successful student. This on-campus full-day experience is designed for you as well as your family and supporters. At orientation, you will get connected, get motivated, and get prepared.
- Webinar (Online): Participate in a live webinar to continue learning about resources to help you be successful at UC Merced. The webinar will focus on Financing Your University Education. For a recording of this live webinar session, click here.
HAVE YOU REGISTERED?
If you have not registered yet for orientation, please confirm your spot as soon as possible, as this is a mandatory offering. Reservations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost to participate in Orientation is $110. The cost for parents and guests is $100 each. We encourage you to register parents, guardians and supporters so we can provide resources and information designed especially for them. If you are unable to attend any of our 8 scheduled in-person orientation dates please click the following link to sign up for our alternative orientation program called, Launch. It will take place Monday, August 21st and Tuesday, August 22nd. You can learn more here.
Important Fall Orientation Dates*
First Year Student Orientations
- Friday, July 7
- Wednesday, July 12
- Friday, July 14
- Monday, July 17
- Wednesday, July 19
- Saturday, July 22
- Wednesday, July 26
- Saturday, July 29
Transfer Student Orientation
- Monday, July 17
- Saturday, July 22 (Transfer Alternative Date)
Orientations Presented in Spanish (Only the Parent and Guests Sessions will be delivered in Spanish. The student sessions will be in English.)
- Friday, July 14 (First Year)
- Simultaneous interpretation in Spanish will be offered on the following dates: July 7, 19, 22, and 29.
*Complete your Online Pre-Orientation 2 weeks prior to your Orientation date.
