Students' Right to Know
Academic Policies, Outcomes and Demographics
- Academic Programs — Information about academic programs, faculty, facilities and growth at UC Merced.
- 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.
- 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.
- Where do students go after graduation? - Graduate and professional programs attended by UC Merced graduates.
Student Body Demographics
Details about students attending UC Merced.
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 including those paid to the university.
- Net Price Calculator — the calculator provides an estimate of the potential financial aid award offers based on an approximation of your net cost of attendance
- Financial Aid Information
- Code of Conduct for Educational Loans - (See Section III.C.)
- Types of Aid
- Eligibility
- How to Apply
- Initial Loan Counseling - First-time borrowers are required to complete Initial Loan Counseling. Counseling is completed online at studentloans.gov and helps students understand their rights and obligations as student loan borrowers.
- Receiving Aid
- Your Rights and Responsibilities
- Terms and Conditions
- Financial Aid for Studying Abroad
- Exit Counseling
- Contact a Financial Aid Advisor
- Preferred Lenders - The university has developed a system-wide common lender list based solely on factors related to the borrower's best interest: financial terms of the loan, loan features and the quality of service. The UC Lender List provides you with our recommended options.
- 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)
- Housing Safety and Emergency Procedures
- 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 myconnect.ucmerced.edu.