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 opens 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.
- 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.
Learn more at orientation.ucmerced.edu/student-orientation/orientation-overview
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 9 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.
Important Fall Orientation Dates*
Summer 2024 Orientation Dates:
- Wednesday, July 10
- Saturday, July 13
- Tuesday, July 16
- Thursday, July 18
- Saturday, July 20
- Wednesday, July 24
- Friday, July 26
- Monday, July 29
- Wednesday, July 31
Transfer Student Orientation:
- Saturday, July 13
- Friday, July 26
Orientations Presented in Spanish:
(Only the Parent and Guests Sessions will be delivered in Spanish. The student sessions will be in English.)
- Saturday, July 20 (First Year)
- Simultaneous interpretation in Spanish will be offered on the following dates: July 18, July 24, and July 29.
Online Pre-orientation: Available starting Tuesday, June 4th. Please complete the online pre-orientation at least 1 week prior to your in-person orientation date. It will take approximately 30-45 minutes to complete.
*Complete your Online Pre-Orientation 2 weeks prior to your Orientation date.
