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New Student Orientation

Students with Mascot on UCM Spirit Day
Congratulations on your decision to attend the University of California, Merced!  Joining the UC Merced community will provide you with fulfilling, exciting, and fun academic and personal experiences.  In order to make a smooth transition, your next step is to attend New Student Orientation.
 
At Orientation you will have the opportunity to receive assistance in selecting your fall classes, tour the campus, and get to know other new students.  Orientation is also a time to address any questions you have for University staff, faculty, and administration.  Attending Orientation is essential to a successful beginning at UC Merced.  Use the links in the menu on the left side of this page to find out more about Orientation.  We look forward to meeting you and your family this summer!
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • July 31st has been added as an additional orientation date!   Please register today as our dates fill quickly!
  • Our registration site was experiencing some difficulty in processing new orientation registrations on Thursday July 2nd.  Due to the holiday weekend, please contact our office on Monday at orientation@ucmerced.edu for assistance with registration errors.