UC Merced 2017-18 First Year Viewbook

Requirements

Apply HOW TO

ADMISSION

NOV. 1-30

First Year (Freshmen)

APPLY AT: universityofcalifornia.edu/apply

High school diploma or equivalent GPA of 3.0 or above (nonresident: 3.4)

Submit your admission application for the fall semester

When to Apply

Required Examinations

JULY 1-31

The fall priority period is Nov. 1-30.

ACT with Writing and/or the new SAT or SAT with Essay

Application Fees The $70 application fee entitles you to apply to one UC campus. The fee for international students is $80. Fee waivers are available to students who qualify. You can apply for a fee waiver through the online admission application and be notified immediately if you qualify. You will need to provide your family’s income and the number of people supported by that income. Required Tests If you apply as a first year student, you must take the ACT with Writing and/or the new SAT or SAT with Essay. You are expected to complete these examinations as early as possible, but no later than December of your senior year.

Apply for admission for the spring semester

A minimum of 15 yearlong high school courses (“a-g”) >> History/social science – 2 years required >> English – 4 years required >> Mathematics – 3 years required, 4 years recommended >> Laboratory science – 2 years required, 3 years recommended >> Language other than English – 2 years required, 3 years recommended

UC Merced ranked No. 5 in the nation out of more than 300 universities for “social mobility” in the Washington Monthly 2016 College Guide.

I WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

>> Visual and performing arts – 1 year required >> College-preparatory elective – 1 year required

MORE INFORMATION ON REQUIREMENTS

c.ucm.edu/firstyear

KEY DATES AND DEADLINES

Selection Factors

Nov. 1-30: Filing period for fall. Submit your application online by 11:59 p.m. PST Nov. 30. Dec. 1-31: Take all of your required tests by December of your senior year. Jan. 1: Start filing your GPA Verification Form (required for Cal Grant consideration). March 2: Deadline for applicants for all terms to submit FAFSA, California Dream Act application and GPA Verification Form.

March 1-April 1: Check your student portal at my.ucmerced.edu to find out your fall 2017 admission decision. May 1: Deadline for first year students admitted for fall to submit their Statement of Intent to Register (SIR). July 1: Final official transcripts must be postmarked or electronically submitted to the Office of Admissions for students admitted for fall.

>> GPA >> Test scores >> Courses completed/planned >> Honors courses >> Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC) >> Quality of senior year >> Academic opportunities in high school >> Performance in academic subject areas >> Achievements in special projects >> Improvements in academic performance >> Special talents, achievements and awards

>> Participation in educational preparation programs >> Academic accomplishments within life experiences

July 15: Final test scores due at the Office of Admissions for students admitted for fall.

2017-18 First Year Viewbook

UC Merced Office of Admissions

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