First year students will register for classes on the my.ucmerced.edu student portal at a randomly assigned time between June 24 and 26. Transfer students will register on June 22. You will register for classes BEFORE attending New Student Orientation. Your advisor will recommend courses based on your intended major, provide how-to resources for navigating the online system, and alert you to other requirements to ensure you are prepared for registration.
You can check your registration appointment time at MyRegistrationTime on the my.ucmerced.edu portal.
Chemistry and Math Placement Exams
Placement exams for incoming students must be completed by 4 p.m. June 1. If you do not take the required exams by the deadline, you will be placed into preparatory-level chemistry and math courses. Read the FAQ for more information.
Changing Your Major (First Year Students)
To declare or change your major, you must fill out the Undergraduate Major Change form by June 1. Only first year students (freshmen) are permitted to change their major. Keep in mind that there may be restrictions on changing into certain majors. Visit the Academic Advising Website for more information.
Important Fall Registration Dates
Before June 1: Your academic advisor will send information about placement exams to your UC Merced email address after you submit your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR). All first year students must take the math placement exam. All first year science, engineering and Pre-Health majors also must take the chemistry placement exam.
June 1: Placement exams must be completed by 4 p.m.
June 1: Deadline to declare or change your major
June 19: Your academic advisor will email you recommended courses based on your intended major and placement exam scores. June 22: Online class registration for incoming transfer students June 24-26: Online class registration for incoming first year students