Fresno Center
Paving the Way for UC Merced
UC Merced established the Fresno Center in 1997 as one of the first initiatives during planning stages for the UC Merced campus. The center helped the San Joaquin Valley prepare for the opening of UC Merced and continues to serve the educational needs of Fresno area residents.
Programs to Serve the Community
The center houses UC programs, including:
- UC Merced Small Business Development Regional Network
- UC Merced Center for Educational Partnerships
- UCSF Fresno's Latino Center for Medical Education and Research
The center also houses community-based educational, business and health organizations.
Additional Services
UC application and personal statement workshops, counselor conferences, UC Merced online admissions advising, and lectures and classes are offered periodically at the Fresno Center.
Equipped for High-Tech Needs
The center also offers high-tech office space and meeting rooms for lease to Fresno-area businesses and organizations. Amenities include:
- Wireless Internet
- Videoconference capabilities
- Computer lab
- Central location and free parking
If you're interested in taking advantage of these benefits by reserving a room in the UC Merced Fresno Center for your work needs, meeting or event, please review these documents:
- UC Center Room Setups
- UC Center Room Rentals Rules and Regulations
- UC Center Room Reservation Checklist
- UC Center Room Reservation Form
- UC Center Emergency Plan
Fresno Center Partners
- Armenian Heritage Museum
- California Area Health Education Center
- California Federation of Teachers
- Central Valley Higher Education Consortium
- First 5 of Fresno County
- Hmong Cultural Heritage Center and Museum
- Service Employees International Union
- UCSF Fresno Latino Center for Medical Education and Research
UC Merced Center, Fresno
550 E. Shaw Avenue, Suite 100
Fresno, CA 93710
Center Director
Brandy Ramos Nikaido
T: (559) 241-7512
F: (559) 241-7516
Building Manager
George "Van" VanVleet
T: (559) 241-7420
F: (559) 241-6554
Room Reservations
Kristine Chernabaeff
T: (559) 241-7400
F: (559) 241-6554
