Orientation 

Our staff is here to help you have the best possible experience at orientation. If you have questions about the program or need assistance with registration, please contact us at 209-228-7252 or email orientation@ucmerced.edu  For specifc questions regarding placement exams or academic advising, please see the list below. 

Sincerely,

James W.G. Barnes, Coordinator of Orientation

For questions about placement exams:

Math and Chemistry exams:  Please contact the School of Natural Sciences at naturalsciences@ucmerced.edu or 209-228-4309.

Spanish and French Placement Exams: Please contact the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts at ssha.advising@ucmerced.edu or 209-228-7962.

For questions about academic advising:

School of Social Sciences, Humanities, and the Arts

Alisha Kimble
Lead Academic Advisor, Manager of Student Services
Advises students majoring in Cognitive Sciences, History and Literatures & Cultures
223 Classroom and Office Building
209-228-7962
akimble@ucmerced.edu

Advises students majoring in:
Cognitive Sciences
History
Literatures & Cultures 
Psychology (Last name A-L) 
 
Tori Gottlieb
Academic Advisor
Advises students majoring in Economics, Management, Political Science and those undeclared in SSHA
225 Classroom and Office Building
209-228-4131
tgottlieb@ucmerced.edu

Advises students majoring in:
Economics
Management
Political Science
Psychology (Last name M-Z)
Undeclared in SSHA

School of Natural Sciences

Angie Cendejas-Salinas
Student Advising Program Coordinator/Lead Advisor
370B Science and Engineering Building
209-228-6904
acendejas@ucmerced.edu

Advises students majoring in:
Applied Mathematics
Chemical Sciences
Earth Systems Sciences
Physics

Jesus Jimenez
Academic Advisor
370P Science and Engineering Building
209-228-4184
jjimenez22@ucmerced.edu

Advises students majoring in:
Biological Sciences

Erica Robbins, M.S.
Pre-Health Professions Advisor
370P Science and Engineering Building
209-228-4602
erobbins2@ucmerced.edu

Advises students majoring in:
Pre-Health Advising
Biological Sciences

School of Engineering

Linda Zubke
Student Advisor
270 Science and Engineering Building
209-228-6317
lzubke@ucmerced.edu

Advises students who are:
Transfers

Kathy Briggs
Student Advisor
270 Science and Engineering Building
209-228-2939
kbriggs@ucmerced.edu

Advises students who are:
Freshmen
Sophomores
Juniors
Seniors

Undeclared Major Students

Cynthia Donahue
Student Advisor
172B Student Advising and Learning Center
209-228-4249
cdonahue2@ucmerced.edu