Academic Resources Bright Success Center In the spirit of our namesake, Mr. Calvin E. Bright, our goal is to ensure our talented, motivated, and inspired scholars have the academic support and resources that will assist them in attaining their educational, personal, and professional goals and dreams. Bright Success Center staff do this by engaging scholars in programs and workshops designed to support them as they transition to and through UC Merced.
Fiat Lux
Living learning community specifically designed for first-generation, lowincome scholars.
fiatlux.ucmerced.edu
Guardian Scholars
Supports scholars who are current or former foster youth or have experienced homelessness.
guardianscholars. ucmerced.edu
Learning Support
Supports students’ academic development and engagement in courses and learning experiences outside the classroom. Through classroom, workshop, small groups, 1-on-1 and online experiences, we assist students in overcoming barriers and celebrating academic milestones.
learning.ucmerced.edu
New Student Orientation
Introduces incoming students, families, support network members, and guests to life at UC Merced.
orientation.ucmerced.edu
Peer Assisted Learning Support (PALS)
Peer tutoring program available to all UC Merced scholars throughout the academic year.
learning.ucmerced.edu/ programs/tutoring
Services for Undocumented Students
Provides service to undocumented scholars. Services include legal services and educational programming.
undoc.ucmerced.edu
Strengthening Talents & Exploring Pathways Program (STEP)
Supports first-generation, low-income, and students registered with Student Accessibility Services.
step.ucmerced.edu
Success Mentor Program (SMP)
Peer-to-peer mentor program designed to pair first-year students with upperdivision students.
mentoring.ucmerced.edu
Transfer, Returning, Veteran Program (TRV)
Provides support and community to transfer, returning, and veteran scholars trv.ucmerced.edu and dependents.
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