Spring 2026 New Student Orientation
Will take place on Friday, January 16, 2026 from 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM at the UC Merced campus
Orientation registration will open on Tuesday, November 4th at 10:00 AM
Sample student orientation schedule
Submit your SIR today! Register for your orientation session to start your journey at UC Merced. After registering, you can check out the Pre-Orientation Checklist. Please ensure you also complete your online pre-orientation two weeks prior to your scheduled orientation.
Have questions? Check out our FAQ's for First Year and Transfer Students.
Learn more about your summer orientation here. Summer Orientation will return to an in-person experience. We look forward to meeting you at our UC Merced campus.
Once you have completed your first step, keep going! Visit the After Orientation page to access important information and resources that will help you transition to life as a Bobcat.