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A GUIDE FOR PARENTS
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UC Merced Guide
Comprehensive advice and information for student success
Welcome to the University of California, Merced
Save the Date Family Weekend
About UC Merced
Students First Center
Academic Success
Money Matters
Why Can’t I See My Student’s Grades?
Housing
Health, Wellness and Safety
Student Life and Activities
Career Center, Veterans Information
Campus Map
Academic Calendar
Helpful Contact Information
UC Merced Area Resources
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Welcome to the
University of
California, Merced
As a University of California campus, our
mission is excellence in teaching, research
and public service. While the staff and
units within the Division of Student Affairs
collaborate with campus and community
partners to help undergraduate and
graduate students excel in and out of the
classroom and laboratory, we consider
parents and families equally important
partners in that goal.
The Division of Student Affairs is
committed to finding student-centered
approaches to support student success.
This means we are often nimble in our
efforts to help students discover strategies
to guide their efforts. We believe in the
transformational power of education to
help our students meet their aspirations.
We celebrate the rich diversity of our
student population to create an inclusive
campus environment. And we are focused
on the positive impact our efforts have, so
we use our resources wisely to elevate the
student experience.
We recognize the powerful opportunities
that exist with students’ parents and family
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members, and want to offer you as many
resources as we can so you, too, can join
in on your student’s educational journey.
Please visit the Parent-Family Resource
website (www.ucmerced.edu/parents),
and if you have further questions, don’t
hesitate to contact us (209-228-7178 or
studentsfirst@ucmerced.edu).
Part of what makes UC Merced a special
place is that it combines the academic
quality of the University of California with
the personal attention and support of a
small college. We believe in our mission,
especially the focus on excellence, and
are proud to have your student as part of
our community.
I am excited about all that lies ahead for
your student, for our campus and for the
ways we will, together, change the world
around us for the better.
Go Bobcats!
Family Weekend
2015
The University of California, Merced invites you to attend
Family Weekend 2015, a campus-wide celebration in honor
of parents, grandparents and all extended family. We encourage
you to take part in this unique weekend experience, which will
provide your family the opportunity to explore the University
and everything it has to offer.
October 2015
For details, check the Office of Student Life website
http://studentlife.ucmerced.edu/content/family-weekend
University of California, Merced
Office of Student Life – Enrique Guzman
5200 N. Lake Road, Merced, CA 95343
(209) 228-3868 eguzman@ucmerced.edu
Charles Nies, Ph.D.
Interim Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs
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About UC Merced
UC Merced opened Sept. 5, 2005, as the
10th campus in the University of California
system and the first American research
university of the 21st century. Situated
near Yosemite National Park, the campus
significantly expands access to the UC
system for students throughout the state,
with a special mission to increase collegegoing rates among students in the San
Joaquin Valley. It also serves as a major
base of advanced research, a model of
sustainable design and construction,
and a stimulus to economic growth and
diversification throughout the region.
A Focus on Research
Just like at other UC campuses, academic
research is a critical part of UC Merced’s
mission. The process of discovery
provides our students with a deeper
understanding of the world and its
cultural, social, natural and engineered
systems, but more, it solves issues and
challenges that are critical to the growth,
health and overall wellbeing of the region,
the state, nation and world.
Our researchers are conducting
groundbreaking work in diabetes, cancer,
bacterial diseases, antibiotic resistance,
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solar energy, climate change, water quality
and availability, ecology, engineering,
archaeology, cultures, history, political
science, computer science and much,
much more.
Special research institutes established
at the university include:
⊲⊲ Health Sciences Research Institute
UC Merced has also entered
into collaborative research
partnerships with the:
UC Merced’s presence in the Valley is
helping address chronically low levels of
educational attainment in the region.
⊲⊲ Central Valley Higher
Education Consortium
Since the fall of 2004, the year before
UC Merced opened, applications to
UC campuses from Central Valley
residents have increased 111 percent and
admissions have risen 78 percent (as of
September 2013).
⊲⊲ Lawrence Livermore
National Laboratory
⊲⊲ National Park Service
⊲⊲ Sierra Nevada Research Institute
⊲⊲ UC Merced Energy
Research Institute
⊲⊲ University of California Advanced
Solar Technologies Institute
(UC Solar)
In addition, startup funding
has been received for the:
⊲⊲ Blum Center themed “Global
California: The World at Home”
⊲⊲ UC Merced Center for
Computational Biology
⊲⊲ Center of Excellence for the Study
of Health Disparities in Rural and
Ethnic Underserved Populations
⊲⊲ UC Merced Center for Research in
the Humanities and Arts
University of California, Merced
A Member of the UC System
Like all University of California campuses,
UC Merced operates under the direction
of the UC president and is governed by
The Regents of the University of California,
a 26-member board established under the
California Constitution.
UC Merced is the first new UC campus
built since 1965. It was authorized by the
California Legislature in 1988 to address
the higher-education needs of the state’s
fastest-growing region — the San Joaquin
Valley, with a population of 6.5 million
residents — and increase access to the UC
system for the state’s top achievers.
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For the 2013–14 academic year, freshman
enrollment exceeded last year’s thenrecord class size by about 100 students.
Students hail primarily from the San
Francisco Bay Area (30 percent), the
greater Los Angeles area (30 percent) and
the San Joaquin Valley (40 percent) and
comprise the most diverse incoming class
in the university’s history.
UC Merced leads the UC system
in the percentage of students from
underrepresented ethnic groups, lowincome families and families whose
parents did not attend college. For more
details of our campus’s demographics,
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Students
First Center
The Students First Center (SFC) is here
to help students, parents and the public
with questions regarding admissions,
financial aid, registration, billing and
many other topics. The SFC is always
a good place to start when you have
questions about UC Merced. Visit
studentsfirst.ucmerced.edu for
convenient access to important
announcements, dates and deadlines,
and links to many useful campus and
community resources.
Connect with us at our UC
Merced Bobcat Parents
and Families Facebook
page: www.facebook.com/
ucmbobcatparents
Academic Success
Calvin E. Bright Success Center
& Academic Advising
The mission of the Calvin E. Bright
Success Center is to provide academic
advising and learning support services
that empower students to be successful
in their academic and personal
development. The BSC aims to provide
academic assistance to students through a
collaborative effort campus-wide, with the
goal of helping students achieve academic
success, overcome barriers, reach exciting
milestones in their academic work and
develop leadership skills.
Mid-Semester Grades
We look
forward to
meeting both
you and your
student.
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Mid-semester grades provide students in
lower division courses with early feedback
(both positive and negative) about
their academic performance. First-year
students with unsatisfactory grades are
required to attend a one-hour Academic
Success Workshop, where they create
their own “Success Plan” to help ensure a
strong finish to the semester.
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Academic Advisors
Academic advising is a team effort;
your student’s Advisor will provide the
support and information your student
needs to make decisions about his or her
education. All of the Academic Advisors
care about your student as a whole
person, and we are here to guide your
student, to listen and to motivate your
student when he or she needs some
extra encouragement. It is your student’s
responsibility as a UC Merced student
to read and understand the UC Merced
General Catalog (catalog.ucmerced.edu),
and to know and fulfill the requirements
for graduation.
Find out who your student’s
academic advisor is by visiting:
learning.ucmerced.edu/academicadvising/contact/ucm-advisors
The academic and research programs in
the School of Natural Sciences create the
environment for excellence in student
achievement and cutting edge research
in the broad areas of life, physical and
environmental sciences.
School of Engineering
The UC Merced School of Engineering is a
research community devoted to learning,
discovery and service. The School
provides an exceptional technical and
professional education and instills in our
students advanced problem-solving skills,
effective leadership qualities, and the
ability to recognize and build on individual
strengths throughout one’s career.
School of Social Sciences,
Humanities and Arts (SSHA)
School of Natural Sciences
Faculty and students in the School
of Natural Sciences are interested in
understanding the physical and
natural world.
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The School of Social Sciences,
Humanities, and Arts (SSHA) attracts
talented students to work with ⊲
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renowned faculty members who are
contributing rigorous research to their
respective disciplines.
Summer Session Helps Students
Get Further Faster!
SSHA serves regional, state, national and
international communities as a multiinterdisciplinary partner within a researchintensive public university committed
to innovative and substantive research,
excellent teaching and student-focused
learning. SSHA is dedicated to providing
depth within a broad range of outstanding
undergraduate and graduate programs
that prepare students for varied roles
as responsible, informed citizens and
leaders. Research and academic programs
encourage intellectual growth; prepare
students for marketable, challenging
careers and professions; instill the values
of lifelong learning; and encourage
civic responsibility, public service and
understanding in a global society.
UC Merced offers Summer Session every
year with the goal of increasing student
access to high-demand courses, helping
students make appropriate degree
progress and enhancing the university
experience offered to students in the
regular academic term. Each summer,
a wide variety of lower-division and
upper-division courses are offered in
two six-week sessions and one eight
week session. Summer Session dates
are listed in the UC Merced Academic
Calendar. A full list of courses and
information regarding Summer
Session fees, deadlines and policies
are posted online each spring at
summersession.ucmerced.edu.
Available Resources
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Study Skills Workshops
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Peer Academic Advising
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Tutoring Services
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Fiat Lux Scholars Program
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(intensive support for low-income
and underrepresented students)
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DARTS Program (Degree Attainment
for Returning and Transfer Scholars)
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Guardian Scholars (Special support
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A recent study conducted by UC Merced’s
Institutional Research and Decision
Support evaluated the graduation rates of
freshman who started in the fall terms of
2006, 2007 and 2008. According to this
study, “students who enrolled in one or
more UCM summer semesters were more
likely to have graduated in four years than
those who did not.” In fact, “students who
took summer sessions only at UCM or
at UCM and another college, completed
their degree in four years at a significantly
higher rate than those who did not enroll
in summer sessions or enrolled only for
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summers at another college.” The study
also showed that students who took
summer session at a school other than UC
Merced did not graduate any faster than
students who never enrolled in summer
session.
In addition, students who take courses at
UC Merced over the summer benefit from
smaller class sizes and the ability to focus
on just one subject area. Summer Session
students are also able to take advantage
of a wide-range of activities coordinated
by the Office of Student Life, Outdoor
Experience Program and Recreation and
Athletics. Students can participate in
intramural sports, day trips to Yosemite
or Santa Cruz, as well as a variety of oncampus activities. Housing is offered in
the summer and financial aid is available.
For more information on Summer
Session at UC Merced, please visit
summersession.ucmerced.edu or email
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Money Matters
Student Business Services
Fees & Tuition Payment Schedule:
the MyBill website. Information related to
parent access to information can be found
at the following page: sbs.ucmerced.edu/
pages/parent-access.aspx.
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Fall 2015 — August 19, 2015
UniversityParent Page:
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Spring 2016 — January 13, 2016
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ucmerced/2012/08/21/money-matters.
Deferred Payment Plan (DPP)
The Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) offers
students the option to pay their tuition,
fees and student housing contract
amount, if applicable, in three monthly
installments per semester. Students can
apply for the DPP in the MyBill website.
Additional information regarding the DPP
can be found at the following page:
sbs.ucmerced.edu/pages/dpp.aspx.
UC Merced CATCARD
The UC Merced Campus ID Card
(CATCARD) is your student’s one card
access to student services and programs,
buildings and retail services. The CatCard
is a campus-wide convenience, right in
your student’s wallet! It is fast, convenient
and secure.
There is never a reason for your student to
worry about having enough cash in his or
her pocket to buy supplies at the campus
store, grab a snack or drink on the way to
class, or make photocopies. That is, if you
take advantage of UC Merced’s CatCard
services.
Online Photo Submission
Students may submit their photo
electronically for their official UCM
CatCard or visit the CatCard Office to
take their photo. Please visit our website
for information and guidelines catcard.
ucmerced.edu/online-photo-submission.
Catcard Usage
Spending Freedom
Establishing a Parent PIN
If a student wants to authorize a parent or
other person to access student account
information online or over the phone
with Student Business Services staff, the
student should establish a Parent PIN on
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Simply deposit money into the Flexible
Spending Account (“FLEX”) and with the
swipe of your student’s card, the exact
amount of his or her purchase is deducted
from the balance.
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Access secured buildings
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Photocopy and print using certain
network printers
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Purchase textbooks, school
supplies, sundries and collegiate
paraphernalia at the Campus Store
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Access the Gallo Recreation Center
(i.e. your gym membership card)
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Access residence laundry rooms
(students only)
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Ride the Cat Tracks Bus
We Are Here to Help
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Flexible Spending Plan
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Cat Dollars Plan
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Identification card
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On-Campus Meal Plan
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Check resource material out from
the Kolligian Library
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Off-Campus Commuter Plan
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Laundry Plan
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Purchase meals at the Dining
Commons, Lantern Cafe and
Marketplace
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Contact us at catcard@ucmerced.edu
or (209) 228-2228. ■
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Why Can’t I See My
Student’s Grades?
The Family Education Rights and Privacy
Act (FERPA) is a federal law intended to
protect the privacy of student education
records accumulated from early childhood
through college. FERPA provides
parents with certain rights with respect
to children’s education records up until
entry to the university. When a student
enters the university, the rights parents
previously held transfer exclusively to the
student.
The university considers students as
adults, regardless of age or financial
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dependence. Ordinarily, parents of UC
Merced students obtain information about
their students’ records directly from their
students. The payment of a student’s
tuition by the parent does not, by itself,
give the parent the right of access to a
student’s education record. Questions
regarding these procedures may be
directed to the Office of the Registrar.
Additional information on FERPA and
parents made available by College
Parents of America can be found at
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housing
To fully experience university life, nothing
equals living on campus where students
are part of a tight-knit community,
make lifelong friends, and enjoy the
convenience of only a short distance to
classrooms and professors’ offices.
On-campus living is more than just a place
to stay. It’s an opportunity for students
to interact with individuals from diverse
backgrounds, hang out and talk about
lectures and intriguing topics, form study
groups and learn more about themselves
and their values. It’s an opportunity
for your student to establish his or her
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independence and responsibility to the
greater community.
Amenities & Services
Residents are encouraged to take
advantage of the many amenities available
as part of the Housing and Residence
Life contract. Examples include fulltime student and professional staff who
work closely with residents to provide
educational and social activities. In
addition, residents have access to study
rooms; meetings rooms; the Resident
Learning Center; tutoring; The Den with ⊲
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a large screen TV, pool tables, ping pong,
foosball and air hockey tables; music and
dance rooms; outside barbeque grills; bike
storage; The Movie Summits; computers
and printers; the game room; the Housing
IT Help Desk; the vending center and
much more. Included in the cost of rent is
Internet access, cable TV and all utilities
except telephone.
What to Bring
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Extra-long twin bedding — 80”x30”
(sheets, pillows, pillowcases,
blankets, bedspread/comforter)
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Bathroom supplies and toiletries —
towels, soap, shampoo, toothbrush
and paste, razor, lotions, and other
personal items
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Power strip with surge protector
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Cords for cable TV and Internet
hook up
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Alarm clock
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Laundry bag/basket and laundry
detergent
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Study/Desk lamp — halogen lamps
must be fire-safety rated
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Padlock for desk drawer (combo or
key)
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Emergency supplies: flashlight,
battery radio, etc.
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Prescribed medications
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Micro-fridge or one Energy Star
microwave oven (900 watt) and one
small refrigerator (no larger than
4.2 cu.ft.)
Sunday, January 17, 2016
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Resident move-in. Housing opens
at 10 a.m.
Saturday, March 19, 2016
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Spring Recess begins; Residents
ARE PERMITTED TO STAY in the
residence halls.
Monday–Thursday, March 21–24, 2016
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Spring Recess. No instruction,
dining hall closed.
Saturday, May 14, 2016
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Housing closes and is locked at
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Important Hall Dates
The following dates are subject to change.
For the most current information please
visit: housing.ucmerced.edu.
Sunday, August 23, 2015
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Housing residence halls open on
Sunday, August 23, 2015. New and
continuing student move-in process
starts at 8 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m.
Students will receive their assigned
move-in time by August 7, 2015.
Saturday, December 19, 2015
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Housing closes at 10 a.m. for Winter
Break. Students may leave their
personal belongings but are not
allowed in housing during the winter
recess.
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Health, Wellness
& Safety
Health
Please encourage your student to use the
Health Center — we provide a relaxed,
friendly environment so that students,
especially younger students, feel
comfortable coming to us for help. Our
providers love working with the students
and are very aware of health issues
specific to this age group.
Even if your student waives out of the UC
Student Health Insurance Plan (UCSHIP),
he or she is still eligible to use the Health
Center for his or her basic health care.
Some charges are incurred for specific
services without UCSHIP, but these
charges are modest.
Health Services provides comprehensive
medical, mental health and health
promotion services to all UCM registered
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students. Services are designed to
minimize the impact of illness, emotional
distress and injury on studies and work.
Counseling and Psychological
Services (CAPS)
The mission of Counseling and
Psychological Services (CAPS) is to
support the mental health of UC Merced
students in a confidential atmosphere
of acceptance and accessibility, in order
to promote their academic, personal
and social development. CAPS is also
committed to utilizing ethical and highly
competent clinicians who are prepared
to serve a diverse clientele. CAPS
provides a variety of clinical services,
including individual, couples and group
psychotherapy; crisis intervention;
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psychological assessment; consultations;
and workshops and outreaches to the
campus community. All services are free
to registered undergraduate and graduate
students. CAPS is happy to speak with
parents and receive any information
related to concerns about their students;
however, due to confidentiality, CAPS
cannot provide information about students
to parents, including information about
students’ attendance in counseling.
Resources for parents regarding mental
health concerns can be found on the
UC Merced website for Counseling and
Psychological Services.
and Public Safety Department serves
the campus and associated university
properties.
On duty 24 hours, 365 days a year, our
police officers, public safety dispatchers,
community service officers, support
staff and managers provide innovative
and caring professional service to our
communities.
CSO Program Services
⊲⊲ Safety Escorts
⊲⊲ Lost and Found
Safety
Dedicated to the safety and security of our
campus and surrounding communities,
the University of California, Merced, Police
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⊲⊲ Special Events
⊲⊲ Bike and Electronics Registration
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Student Life
& Activities
The Office of Student Life
The Office of Student Life (OSL) is here
to encourage involvement in campus
life, support student initiatives and
serve as a primary liaison to students.
Focusing on the foundational principles
of leadership, service and social justice,
OSL supports the academic mission of
the University and enhances the out-ofthe-classroom experience for students.
Through coordination and sponsorship
of over 600 dynamic educational, social
and skill development events, workshops,
lectures and trips each year, the Office of
Student Life keeps students connected to
the campus, community and their Bobcat
experience.
Getting involved and connected on
campus promotes student success. With
that in mind, the Office of Student Life
has nine programmatic areas of focus to
provide education and support for the
student co-curricular experience. Those
focus areas are Leadership Programs,
Social Justice Initiatives, Civic Leadership,
Clubs and Organizations, Student
Government, Activities and Events,
Student Judicial Affairs, Sorority and
Fraternity Life, and Women’s Programs.
With over 160 registered student clubs
and organizations active at UC Merced,
students have an endless array of
opportunities for involvement as well as
personal and professional development.
OSL also offers the Catlife.ucmerced.edu
website for students to explore current
clubs and organizations, see event
notices, manage their student involvement
portfolio, record community service hours
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and more. Encourage your student to
browse the Office of Student Life and
the Catlife websites to get familiar with
the many resources and opportunities
available.
Disability Services
The mission of Disability Services is to
promote equal educational access and
full participation by and for students
with disabilities in the rich academic and
campus life environment at UC Merced.
DS staff members are available to answer
questions and provide useful information
to facilitate equal academic access to
students with disabilities. In accordance
with the ADA and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act, students must initiate
contact with Disability Services in order to
determine eligibility for services.
free weights and cardio equipment. All
registered students have access to the
Rec Center complex with their CatCard.
For more information on recreation
programs and building hours visit
recreation.ucmerced.edu.
Recreation & Athletics
UC Merced is a member of the
California Pacific Athletic Conference
of the NAIA and competes in the
following sports: Men’s and Women’s
Cross Country, Men’s and Women’s
Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball,
and Men’s and Women’s Soccer. For
more information about athletics visit
www.ucmercedbobcats.com. ⊲
The Recreation & Athletics Department
is committed to the wellness of our
students. Students have access to a
variety of recreation activities, intramural
sports, club sports, fitness classes and
intercollegiate athletics. Students can
participate in everything from an Outdoor
Experience Program backpacking trip, to
cheering their fellow students to victory
on a club team or intercollegiate team.
The Student Activities and Athletics
Center along with the Joseph Edward
Gallo Recreation & Wellness Center
provide drop-in recreation, fitness classes,
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Center for Career &
Professional Advancement
The Center for Career & Professional
Advancement (CCPA) strives to ensure
your student leaves UC Merced prepared
and confident for life within their
professional and/or graduate school
careers. In order to support and develop
your student, CCPA (hire.ucmerced.edu)
offers the following services: career
coaching, professional assessment tests,
mock interviews, graduate school search
and application process, assistance with
internship and job searching, and many
other services. We encourage all students
to connect with CCPA during their first
academic semester, or at the minimum
within their first-year at UC-Merced.
CCPA’s services are available to enrolled
undergraduate and graduate students,
and all UC-Merced alumni.
What Can the Center For Career
& Professional Advancement
Do To Assist Students?
UC Merced offers a highly personal
approach to career management, ensuring
that students receive attention and access
to the knowledge, resources and guidance
required to accomplish their career
goals. The center is dedicated to helping
students explore careers, learn new skills
and gain valuable work experience to
complement academic training.
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Students here can:
Veterans Information
The UC Merced veteran community is
dedicated to providing a welcoming
environment for veterans, reservists and
dependents. For more information, please
contact our VA Certifying Official or visit
the Veterans Education and Transition
Services office. Additional information can
also be found by visiting our website at
veteranservices.ucmerced.edu.
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Practice their skills through a mock
interview
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Meet industry professionals at our
career fairs, information sessions
and networking events
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Develop a job search strategy
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Take a career assessment and
pinpoint their passion
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Participate in interactive workshops
and build their professional toolkit
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Veterans educational benefits
program
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Explore on-campus employment
and gain real-world skills
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Provides assistance with Call to
Duty Procedures
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Dine in style at our professionally
hosted etiquette dinner
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Priority registration for qualified
veteran students
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Hit the road and visit an employer
as part of our company treks
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Prepare for graduate studies by
researching programs and building
an application package
For more information visit our website
hire.ucmerced.edu or call
(209) 228-7272.
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Phone: (209) 228-8387
Fax: (209) 228-4661
Email: vets@ucmerced.edu
Physical Location: Student Services
Building 230, Suite 215 ■
VA Certifying Official
Phone: (209) 228-7178
Fax: (209) 228-4694
Email: veteranservices@ucmerced.edu
Physical Location: Kolligian Library, Room
122
Veterans Education and
Transition Services (V.E.T.S.)
•
Resource Center
•
Mentorship Programs
•
Student Organizations
•
Additional Federal or State benefits
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Academic Calendar
2015-2016
Fall Semester 2015
Fall Instruction Begins
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Labor Day Holiday
Monday, September 7, 2015
Veterans Day Holiday
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Non-Instructional Day
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Thanksgiving Holiday
Thursday, November 26 – Friday,
November 27, 2015
Fall Instruction Ends
Friday, December 11, 2015
Final Exams
Saturday, December 12 & Monday,
December 14 – Friday, December 18, 2015
Fall Semester Ends
Friday, December 18, 2015
Spring Semester 2016
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University of California, Merced
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
Monday, January 18, 2016
Spring Instruction Begins
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Presidents Day Holiday
Monday, February 15, 2016
Spring Recess
Monday, March 21 – Thursday, March 24,
2016
Cesar Chavez Holiday
Friday, March 25, 2016
Instruction Ends
Friday, May 6, 2016
Final Exams
Saturday, May 7 & Monday, May 9 –
Friday, May 13, 2016
Semester Ends
Friday, May 13, 2016 ■
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Helpful Contact
Information
Admissions
(209) 228-7178
admissions@ucmerced.edu or
tours@ucmerced.edu
admissions.ucmerced.edu
Calvin E. Bright Success Center
(209) 228-7252
learning@ucmerced.edu
learning.ucmerced.edu
H. Rajender Reddy Health
Center: Health Services
School of Social Sciences,
Humanities and Arts
(209) 228-2773
health@ucmerced.edu
health.ucmerced.edu
(209) 228-7742
ssha@ucmerced.edu
ssha.ucmerced.edu
H.. Rajender Reddy Health
Center: Counseling and
Psychological Services
Campus Cashiering
Registrar
(209) 228-7178
registrar@ucmerced.edu
registrar.ucmerced.edu
(209) 228-7178
finaid@ucmerced.edu
financialaid.ucmerced.edu
(209) 228-4114
sbs@ucmerced.edu
sbs.ucmerced.edu
(209) 228-4411
engineering@ucmerced.edu
engineering.ucmerced.edu
(209) 228-4663
housing@ucmerced.edu
housing.ucmerced.edu
(209) 228-5433
studentlife@ucmerced.edu
studentlife.ucmerced.edu
catlife.ucmerced.edu
School of Natural Sciences
University of California, Merced
(209) 228-6996
disabilityservices@ucmerced.edu
disability.ucmerced.edu
Veterans Education and
Transition Services (V.E.T.S.)
(209) 228-8387
vets@ucmerced.edu
Veteran Services
Certifying Official
(209) 228-7178
veteranservices@ucmerced.edu
veteranservices.ucmerced.edu ■
(209) 228-4309
naturalsciences@ucmerced.edu
naturalsciences.ucmerced.edu
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summersession@ucmerced.edu
summersession.ucmerced.edu
UCM Disability Services
Student Life
School Of Engineering
Financial Aid
Student Business Services
Student Housing
(209) 228-4121
(209) 228-2665
bookstore@ucmerced.edu
bookstore.ucmerced.edu
(209) 228-7178
studentsfirst@ucmerced.edu
studentsfirst.ucmerced.edu
Summer Session
(209) 228.4266
counseling@ucmerced.edu
Campus Store
Students First Center
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UC Merced Area Resources
For more area resources visit www.universityparent.com/ucmerced
Places to Live
Creekside Apartments
2813 Park Ave.
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 723-2157
www.rentatcreekside.com
Please see ad on p. 16
Bear Creek Manor
Brookdale Gardens
147 E. Brookdale Dr.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-3564‚
www.brookdalegardensapts.
com
Please see ad on p. 16
2929 M St.
Merced, CA 95304
(209) 723-4674
www.bearcreekmanorand
terraceapartments.com
Please see ad on p. 16
Brookdale North
Bear Creek Park
Saratoga Apartments
2841 Park Ave.
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 384-2609
www.bearcreekparkapts.
com
Please see ad on p. 16
Bear Creek North
2976 M St.
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 383-5704
www.bearcreeknorthapts.
com
Please see ad on p. 16
Bear Creek Terrace
2929 M St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-3549
www.bearcreekmanorand
terraceapartments.com
Please see ad on p. 16
344 E. Brookdale Dr.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-2201
brookdalenorth@gsfpi.com
Please see ad on p. 16
673 Loughborough Dr.
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 723-6685
Saratoga@gsfpi.com
Please see ad on p. 17
Sierra Village
1123 Loughborough Dr.
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 384-7060
Please see ad on p. 17
Village Landing
1163 Loughborough Dr.
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 384-7060
www.villagemeadowsapts.com
Please see ad on p. 1
Village Terrace
3827 San Jose Ave.
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 259-4469
www.heritagemanagement.com
Please see ad on p. 3
The Villages Apartment
Homes
3342 M St.
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 383-1616
thevillagesapartmenthomes.com
Please see ad on p. 17
Yardley Gardens
3388 G St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-3280
yardleygardens@gsfpi.com
Please see ad on p. 17
3601 San Jose Ave.
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 259-4467
www.heritagemangement.com
Please see ad on p. 3
Additional Services
Educational Employees
Credit Union
Merced School Employees FCU
127 W. El Portal Dr., Ste. A
Merced, CA
(800) 538-3328
myEECU.org
Please see ad on p. 2
1021 Olivewood Dr.
1935 M St.
Merced, CA
(209) 383-5550
www.mercedschoolcu.org
Please see ad on p. 12
Merced Regional Airport
UniversityParent E-News
20 Macready Dr.
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 385-6873
www.flymercedairport.com
Please see ad on p. 27
Village Meadows
Where to Shop
UniversityParent
College Laundry Bag
www.amazon.com/gp/
product/b00k0ustye
Please see ad on p. 13
www.UniversityParent.com
Please see ad on p. 21
UniversityParent’s Guide to
Supporting your Student’s
Freshman Year
www.amazon.com/GuideSupporting-Your-StudentsFreshman/dp/0692027440
Please see ad on p. 25
For advertising inquiries, please visit reachcollegeparents.com
or email: ads@universityparent.com
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