Students' Right to Know

Academic Policies, Outcomes and Demographics

• Academic Programs [1] — Information about academic programs, faculty, facilities and growth at UC Merced.
  • Instructional Facilities [2]
  • Faculty [3]
• Institutional and Program Accreditation [4] — Details on UC Merced's accreditation through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
• Transfer Policies [5] — Information about transferring to UC Merced.
  • Articulation Agreements [6]
• Student Privacy Rights [7] (FERPA)
• Retention and Graduation Data [8] — Information on retention, completion, graduation and transfer rates of first-time, full-time undergraduate students at UC Merced. Graduate and professional programs attended by UC Merced graduates also are included.

Student Body Demographics

Details about students attending UC Merced.

• Student Diversity [9]
• Gender [10]
• Pell-Grant Eligible [11]
• Student Athlete Information — Information will be available soon.

Cost of Education and Financial Aid

Information on how to meet the costs of your UC Merced education and a listing of UC Merced staff members available to answer questions and provide assistance with financial aid matters.

• Cost of Attendance [12] — An estimate of the cost to attend UC Merced for one year including all expenses in addition to those paid to the university.
  • Net Price Calculator [13] — the calculator provides an estimate of the cost of full-time attendance at UC Merced and potential financial aid award offers based on Provides an approximation your net cost of attendance
• Financial Aid Information [14]
  • Types of Aid [15]
  • Eligibility [16]
  • How to Apply [17]
  • Receiving Aid [18]
  • Your Rights and Responsibilities — Information will be available soon.
  • Terms and Conditions
    • Title IV — Information will be available soon.
    • Loan Conditions and Repayment Schedules [19]
      • Applying for Federal Direct Loans [20]
      • Direct Loan Repayment Plans [21]
      • Calculators and Interest Rates [22]
      • Deferment and Forbearance [23]
      • Repayment Calculator [24]
      • Repayment Terms [25]
    • Employment and Financial Aid — Information will be available soon.
  • Financial Aid for Studying Abroad [26]
  • Student-Athlete Financial Aid — UC Merced started athletic programs in fall 2011. More detailed information will be available in 2012.
  • Exit Counseling [27]
  • Contact a Financial Aid Advisor [28]
• Preferred Lenders [29]
• Refunds [30], Withdrawals [31] and Return of Financial Aid Funds [32] — Information about withdrawing from UC Merced including refunds and return of financial aid.
• Textbooks [33] — Information regarding required textbooks is available to registered students online using your student ID number and password at my.ucmerced.edu [34].

Student Services

• Student Activities [35]
• Services for Individuals with Disabilities [36] — A listing of services on campus aimed at promoting equal educational access and full participation by and for students with disabilities at UC Merced.
• Career Services [37] — Career and placement services for UC Merced students

Health and Safety

• Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures [38]
• Safety Matters Report (Campus Crime Statistics) [39]
• Annual Housing Fire Safety Report [40]
• Vaccination Requirements [41] — Information about immunizations required for students.
• Drug and Alcohol Prevention Programs [42]

Other Information

• Standards of Conduct [43]
• Copyright Infringement [44] — Students are expected to uphold certain standards of conduct. Those who violate such standards including copyright laws may be disciplined.
• Voter Registration [45] — Voter registration forms are available to enrolled students online using your student ID and password at my.ucmerced.edu [34].