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/summer-2025-orientation-overview

  • Online Pre-Orientation (available starting June 10th)
  • In-person Orientation Days
  • A webinar to help prepare you for campus

Orientation is a three-part experience that begins with Online Pre-Orientation and continues throughout the summer.

  1. Online Pre-Orientation: Complete this one-hour online experience at least 2 weeks prior to your Orientation date. Online Pre-Orientation opens June 10th.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  • Get connected, get motivated, and get prepared

Important Fall Orientation Dates*

Summer 2025 Orientation Dates:

  • Friday, July 11 (First year students)
  • Thursday, July 17 (First year students)
  • Saturday, July 19** (First year and transfer students)
  • Tuesday, July 22** (First year students)
  • Thursday, July 24 (First year students)
  • Saturday, July 26 (First year and Spanish-speaking parent and guest orientation)
  • Tuesday, July 29 (First year students)
  • Thursday, July 31** (First year students)

Transfer Student Orientation:

  • Saturday, July 19

Online Pre-orientation: Available starting Tuesday, June 10th. 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.

**Simultaneous interpretation in Spanish offered for the Parent and Guest Orientation.

REGISTER FOR ORIENTATION BY JUNE 9

REGISTER

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.

orientation.ucmerced.edu

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