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 one sessions available for parents and guests to attend that will take place between 8:00am-5:00pm.
Parent and Guest Schedule
8:00am-9:00am Check in and breakfast
9:00-9:20 Welcome
9:30am-11:50am Reserve Granite 150
9:30-10:00am Partnering with your university student
10:00am-10:30am Presentation 2
10:30-10:45am Break
10:45am-11:15am Presentation 3
11:15-11:45am Presentation 4
11:45am-11:50 Wrap up morning sessions and walk to lunch
12:00-12:45 lunch at the D.C. or Pav & 12:45-1:00pm spring bridge crossing
1:15-1:45pm Student Panel
1:45-2:15pm Parent and Guest Panel
2:15-2:45pm Parent and Guest Mingle
2:45-3:15pm Presentation 5
3:15-4:00pm Meet with the Schools
4-5pm Info fair at the D.C. and Meet n Greet Social with campus partners
• Hot chocolate, pastries
• Opportunity drawing
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
Have a Question?
Review the Frequently Asked Questions for First Years and Transfer Students.
