You can get an ACADEMIC ADVANTAGE this summer with UC Merced! UC Merced has TWO exciting programs that will help you prepare for this fall.
Summer Edge Non-Credit, Online, & Free!
Do you want to study from home? Take advantage of Summer Edge free, non-credit, online classes to help you prepare for college-level math, writing, computer science, and/or chemistry.
Start Your UC Merced Experience this Summer from Home!
Are you ready for the academic rigors of UC Merced?
- Come join an online learning community of first-year students and sharpen your academic skills and knowledge as you prepare for the next stage of your education.
- This convenient, 6-week online program will help you prepare for math, chemistry, computer science, and writing classes at UC Merced.
The priority deadline to apply is Friday, June 7, 2024!
Program Dates: June 24 - August 2, 2024
Subjects: Math, Computer Science, Chemistry, and/or Writing
Placement exam retake begins August 5, 2024, if you finish your Edge class!
The Summer Edge First-Year Program is FREE and open to all incoming UC Merced students. For more information about Summer Edge, click here!
Summer Bridge on Campus Experience!
Do you want to come to campus? Enroll in Summer Bridge and prepare for calculus in the fall and take your SPARK general education requirement.
Start Your UC Merced Experience this Summer on campus with Summer Bridge!
- The Summer Bridge program is designed to help you prepare for college-level calculus.
- It will help you build resilience, improve your academic skills, make friends, and learn about campus resources at UC Merced before fall semester begins!
The priority deadline to apply is Friday, June 7, 2024!
Program Dates: July 1 - August 9, 2024 (Session C)
Courses: Math 005, Pre-Calculus, SPARK 010, I am a Researcher, & USTU 010, College Success (7 units total)
The cost of the program with housing is approximately $4,876, but financial aid is available!
Complete a 2023-2024 FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application ASAP. The UC Merced school code is 041271
On-campus Housing is available.
You will get to return home between the end of Summer Session and fall semester move-in to spend time with family before fall begins!
Get Further
Faster
Accelerate
Are you ready for Calculus I or II?
If you are, you can participate in ACCELERATE!
The priority deadline to apply is Friday, June 7, 2024!
If you have completed college-level/dual enrollment Pre-calculus or Calculus I prior to summer 2024 you can get a head start this summer and participate in Research Week, with options in Computer Sciences or Biological Sciences (August 19-23).
Calculus I Option
Dates: July 1 – August 9, 2024 (Session C), all courses are ONLINE
Courses: Math 021, Calculus I, SPARK 010, Bayesian Statistics and USTU 010, College Success
Fees: Academic Credit/Summer Session Fees financial aid is available Complete a 2023-2024 FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application ASAP. The UC Merced school code is 041271.
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Calculus II Option
Dates: June 17 – August 9, 2024 (Session B) On-campus Housing is available
Course: Math 22, Calculus II (IN-PERSON), AND July 1 – August 9, 2024 (Session C)
Courses: SPARK 010 (Bayesian Stats. Online, or I am a Researcher in-person, and USTU 10, College Success in-person (7 units total)
Fees: Academic Credit/Summer Session Fees and Housing costs financial aid is available Complete a 2023-2024 FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application ASAP. The UC Merced school code is 041271.
Transfer Summer Start
You can get an ACADEMIC ADVANTAGE this summer with UC Merced! UC Merced has exciting programs that will help you make the most of your Bobcat experience.
Summer Session
June 17 - August 9, 2024 A variety of upper division courses are available for enrollment. (Summer Session fees apply, financial aid and summer housing are available)
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Research Week
August 18-23, 2024 The priority deadline to apply for Research Week is Friday, June 7, 2024!
Transfer Students who have completed college-level pre-calculus or first-semester calculus prior to summer 2024 can apply to participate in Research Week. Research experiences include options in computer sciences and biological sciences.
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Google Professional Certificates
Space for 35 incoming transfer students in high-demand Coursera courses (free & online)
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Forage
Virtual experience programs with many career interests & companies (free & online)
