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
- Orientation enrollment is open now! Visit our website to sign up for orientation. The Priority deadline is June 3.
- Summer webinars to help you and your supporters prepare you for your arrival to campus for orientation
- In-person orientation days right before classes start
Our new orientation model for students is “conference-style”, which means students will not be stuck in a single room all day; you get to build a custom schedule by selecting workshops and presentations that actually interest you or help with your specific major and goals. See below for the breakdown of our orientation dates:
- August 18th: We will hold an orientation program specifically for our commuter students and their parents and guests, so that you can get focused attention and support before the on-campus move-in process begins.
- August 19th – 22nd: On-campus move-in and programming for parents and guests of students living on campus.
- August 23rd – 25th: Conference-style orientation programming for all students.
- August 26th: Classes start!
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
- Learn where to go, what to do, and who you can count on
Important Fall Orientation Dates*
- APRIL 15 Orientation Enrollment Opens You must submit your SIR at least 24 hours prior to enrolling.
- JUNE 3 Priority Deadline Ensure you have enrolled by this date.
- JULY 1 Session Selection Opens Return to the orientation enrollment portal to pick your specific workshops.
- JULY 31 Session Selection Deadline All specific workshops must be chosen by today.
- AUGUST 18 Commuter Student Parent/Supporter Orientation.
- AUGUST 19-22 On-Campus Move-In & Parent/Supporter Orientation.
- AUGUST 22 Spanish-Language Only Parent/Supporter Orientation.
- AUGUST 23-25 Mandatory Student-Only Programming.
Make sure you submit your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) as soon as possible. The system requires a full 24-hour period to update before you can access the orientation enrollment portal. The cost to participate in Orientation is $210, which will cover one student and up to 4 guests. We encourage you to register parents, guardians, and supporters so we can provide resources and information designed especially for them.
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