Why UC Merced?

Consider the benefits of being among the first students at a brand-new University of California campus. As a student during UC Merced’s early years you can excel in a uniquely supportive setting where professors and staff members focus on knowing who you are and helping you to achieve your goals.

You will connect with other top-notch students from throughout the world working together to learn, explore new horizons and establish campus traditions.

You’ll find a 21^st-century campus designed for your lifestyle and committed to your success. You belong here at UC Merced.

Get a Jump-Start on Your Future

Benefit from the academic excellence of the University of California.

Participate in cutting-edge, innovative academic programs that will prepare you for a rewarding career.

Earn a degree that prepares you for competitive professional and graduate school opportunities.

Learn with the Best of the Best

Work with world-renowned professors who are recognized for groundbreaking discoveries and inventions.

Take your place with top students from all over California, the nation and the world.

Be a part of research initiatives that enrich the community.

Find Your Place as a Leader

Help build the clubs and organizations that will define life on the 10^th University of California campus for generations to come.

Be among the first to live in comfortable on-campus housing, featuring both communal living residence hall and apartment-style suites.

Experience a beautiful campus that is setting new standards for energy efficiency, water conservation and overall environmental friendliness.

Don’t Forget to Take Time Out

Stay fit and have fun. UC Merced’s Joseph Edward Gallo Recreation and Wellness Center offers intramural sports, fitness classes, exercise equipment and health services.

Relax your mind with outdoor adventures such as skiing, whitewater rafting or mountain climbing at nearby Yosemite National Park, and explore other recreational resources throughout the San Joaquin Valley.