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New Student Orientation
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
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All of our summer orientation dates are now full. Please contact you advisor using the contact us link to make arrangements now to register for classes AFTER our August 4th Orientation.
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Summer Bridge Students: Please register for the August 1st date (this date is open to all students also).
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Double check your major: Undeclared students should log-in to double check their "Intended School" selection and make changes if necessary on the orientation registration page.
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Registration changes are subject to availablity. Changing your registration details on closed orientation dates may prevent you from submitting changes for this orientation date even if you were previously enrolled in this date.
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Summer Orientation Online Registration began April 19, 2008. Dates fill up quickly so you'll want to register as soon as possible!