Welcome to the University of California, Merced

WELCOME to the University of

UC Merced is a place of immense intellectual vitality, where some of today’s brightest students and scholars work together to deepen their understanding of the world we live in.

It is also a place that is steadfastly committed to widening the doors to educational opportunity, a place that sets young people from all backgrounds on a path towards success in their lives and their careers. This combination of excellence and access is what defines us. Focused on our shared University of California mission of excellence in teaching, research and public service, we are excited to partner with you in supporting this mission and student success at the University of California, Merced.

The Division of Student Affairs collaborates with campus and community partners to help undergraduate and graduate students excel in and out of the classroom and laboratory. We provide opportunities for students to develop a passion and capacity for lifelong learning and for creating and sharing knowledge, consistent with our distinctive context as a public research university.

We are committed to finding studentcentered approaches to support student success. We realize this mission by providing access to opportunities, supporting the creation of an inclusive campus community of scholars, and the delivery of innovative and integrated educational experiences.

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We know that, through our partnership with you, we will enhance the academic and personal growth of our students and increase the likelihood that students will accomplish their educational goals. We want to offer you as many resources as we can so you, too, can join in your student’s educational journey.

Please visit the Parent-Family Resource website (studentaffairs.ucmerced.edu/ parents) and, if you have further questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at (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! Charles Nies, Ph.D. Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs cnies@ucmerced.edu