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 — 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 — 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
• 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 — Career and placement services for UC Merced students

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.