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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, MERCED
Orientation Small Groups
Building Relationships
Meet your Orientation Leader to learn how to be successful here!
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Reflection
Connect your goals with resources here!
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Relationship Building
Meet new students!
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Build relationships with experienced student leaders!
Get to know experienced and successful student leaders in small group settings!
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Building a spirit of togetherness!
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Ready to Register for Orientation?

Bobcats, once you've submited your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) you can sign up to attend New Student Orientation.

Spring 2019 Orientation will be on Friday, December 14th. Orientation Registration opens on Nov. 1st and the deadline to sign up is on Nov. 30th

 

 

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Before Orientation

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 on campus orientation. 

Have questions? Check out our FAQ.

 

Orientation Day

Orientation is the first step to a successful college experience! The day includes activities and information that will jumpstart your transition to UC Merced. 

After Orientation

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.