Students' Right to Know

Academic Policies, Outcomes and Demographics

• Academic Programs — Information about academic programs, faculty, facilities and growth at UC Merced.
  • Instructional Facilities
  • Faculty
• Institutional and Program Accreditation — Details on UC Merced's accreditation through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
• Transfer Policies — Information about transferring to UC Merced.
  • Articulation Agreements
• Student Privacy Rights (FERPA)
• Retention and Graduation Data — 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
• Gender
• Pell-Grant Eligible
• Student Athlete Information — UC Merced started athletic programs in fall 2011. More detailed information will be available in 2012.

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 — 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 — 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
  • Types of Aid
  • Eligibility
  • How to Apply
  • Receiving Aid
  • Your Rights and Responsibilities — Information will be available soon.
  • Terms and Conditions
    • Title IV — Information will be available soon.
    • Loan Conditions and Repayment Schedules
      • Applying for Federal Direct Loans
      • Direct Loan Repayment Plans
      • Calculators and Interest Rates
      • Deferment and Forbearance
      • Repayment Calculator
      • Repayment Terms
    • Employment and Financial Aid — Information will be available soon.
  • Financial Aid for Studying Abroad
  • Student Athlete Financial Aid — UC Merced started athletic programs in fall 2011. More detailed information will be available in 2012.
  • Exit Counseling
  • Contact a Financial Aid Advisor
• Preferred Lenders — Information will be available soon.
• Refunds, Withdrawals and Return of Financial Aid Funds — Information about withdrawing from UC Merced including refunds and return of financial aid.
• Textbooks — Information regarding required textbooks is available to registered students online using your student ID number and password at my.ucmerced.edu.

Student Services

• Student Activities
• Services for Individuals with Disabilities — 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 — Types of employment obtained by UC Merced graduates.

Health and Safety

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

Other Information

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