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
Learn more at orientation.ucmerced.edu/student-orientation/orientation-overview
- Online Pre-Orientation (available starting June 5)
- In-person Orientation Days
- Webinars to help prepare you for campus
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.
THROUGH ORIENTATION, YOU WILL:
- Learn tips that will help you achieve academic success at UC Merced
- Get information about essential campus resources
- Hear from current students about what it's like to be a Bobcat
- Make new friends
- Get your questions answered
Register for Orientation by June 12. 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.
Important Fall Orientation Dates*
Priority Registration for First Year and Transfer Students Monday, June 12
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)
*Complete your Online Pre-Orientation 2 weeks prior to your Orientation date.
