University of California, Merced | First. Further. Forward. University of California, Merced. First, Further, Forward. University of California, Merced Build Your Future in the Heart of California Say YES to UC Merced Submit your decision by May 1st. (Freshman) Say YES to UCM Featured News UC Merced Students, Directed by Jenni Samuelson, to Perform Letters from War Author Mark Arax Wraps Up Residency with Lecture on California’s ‘Last Extraction’ At Bobcat Day, Students Explore Opportunities, Picture Their Futures From Classrooms to Communities, UC Merced Symposium Tackles Public Health Challenges RESEARCH AND INNOVATION Innovative, interdisciplinary research is a cornerstone of UC Merced’s mission. Our San Joaquin Valley home and the nearby Sierra Nevada are living laboratories for studies that yield solutions for the region, California and beyond. Learn More about Research RESEARCH AND INNOVATION Innovative, interdisciplinary research is a cornerstone of UC Merced’s mission. Our San Joaquin Valley home and the nearby Sierra Nevada are living laboratories for studies that yield solutions for the region, California and beyond. Learn More about Research STUDENT LIFE UC Merced students have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to help create the student life experience for those who will follow. Check out how our students influence UC Merced below. Learn More About Campus Life ATTEND UC MERCED Make a difference and leave your mark on the newest UC campus Click Here to Apply UNDERGRADUATE UC Merced is the ideal place for first-year students to begin their academic journey or for transfer students to discover fresh challenges in a unique environment. FIRST-YEAR ADMISSIONS TRANSFER ADMISSIONS GRADUATE From Quantitative and Systems Biology to Mechanical Engineering and numerous niches between, UC Merced’s 18 graduate programs give students a rewarding path to discovery, achievement and personal growth. GRADUATE PROGRAMS MAJORS & MINORS UC Merced offers 25 majors, 25 minors, and 18 graduate programs taught by more than 450 faculty members, along with visiting professors and lecturers from some of the world's top-ranked universities. The list will grow as the young campus expands enrollment and deepens its academic influence. SEE ALL MAJORS AND MINORS EVENTS CALENDAR Keep up with what’s happening at UC Merced with our interactive calendar. Search for workshops, lectures, professional development opportunities, sports events, and more. UPCOMING EVENTS EXPLORE UC MERCED UC Merced is a community bound by student success, exceptional research, dynamic teaching and commitment to diversity. In this publication, discover current research advancements, delve into student experiences and explore the grounds with an interactive campus map. Read Online HSRI Receives $1.2 Million to Research Health Impacts From Vehicle-Related Air Pollution UC Merced's Health Sciences Research Institute (HSRI) has been awarded a $1.2 million grant to study the effects of vehicle emissions on public health and the environment. This award is part of a $10 million program by the California Department of Justice to support research on the effects of vehicle emissions on human health. about HSRI Receives $1.2 Million to Research Health Impacts From Vehicle-Related Air Pollution Take a tour of the UC Merced campus Campus Tour