WELCOME TO UCMERCED
Parents and Guests are welcome to participate in the Parent and Guest Orientation experience with their student. Parent and Guest Orientation is optional but highly encouraged for parents and supporters to learn what it means to be a partner in their student's success. On Parent and Guest Orientation day (in-person) there will be three sessions available for parents and guests to attend that will take place between 1:00-5:00pm. In addition, parents and guests will have an opportunity to attend the Orientation welcome BBQ with their student taking place from 5:00-7:00 pm in the Yablokoff Wallace Dining Center.
At Parent and Guest Orientation you can:
- Learn tips that will help your student achieve academic success at UC Merced
- Receive information about helpful campus resources
- Meet staff and learn about campus resources available to your student
- Hear from current students about campus life
- Learn how to ease your student's transition to college life
- Ask our staff questions about financial aid, housing, health insurance, billing, and much more
Parent and Guest Schedule
View the full schedule here: fall_2026_parent_and_guest_schedule_final.pdf
Have a Question?
Review the Frequently Asked Questions for First Years and Transfer Students.
