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AT A GLANCE

FACTS AND FIGURES

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

“A-G” Coursework To satisfy the “a-g” subject requirements, you must complete the 15 year-long high school courses listed below. You should complete 11 of the 15 “a-g” courses by the end of the summer following junior year.

UNIVERSITY TYPE Research university, the newest campus of the world-renowned UC system, nestled in the heart of California’s San Joaquin Valley

ACADEMIC YEAR Semester

APPLY TOUCMERCED

The priority filing period for the fall semester is Nov. 1 through 30. To apply, complete and submit an online application. UC Merced advisors are available to help with the process. Detailed admission requirements, as well as a link to the online application are available at admissions.ucmerced.edu.

The courses you take to fulfill the Subject Requirement must be certified by the university as meeting the requirement and must be included on your school’s

DEGREES OFFERED Baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees

EXPECTED FALL 2013 ENROLLMENT 6,200 2012-13 Enrolled Undergraduate Class Profile

UC-certified course list via www.ucop.edu/doorways.

a | History/Social Science – 2 Years Required b | English – 4 Years Required c | Mathematics – 3 Years Required, 4 Years Recommended

FALL 2012 ENTERING CLASS 1,495 freshmen, 130 transfer students

TOTAL FALL 2012 ENROLLMENT 5431 undergraduate, 329 graduate

d | Laboratory Science – 2 Years Required, 3 Years Recommended e | Language other than English – 2 Years Required, 3 Years Recommended

FALL 2012 MALE/FEMALE RATIO 50% Male/50% Female

f | Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) – 1 Year Required g | College-Preparatory Electives – 1 Year Required

ETHNIC COMPOSITION 7% African American 28% Asian/Pacific Islander 40% Hispanic < 1 % Native American

17% White 3.9% Two or more races 2% International 2% Unknown

Examination Requirements ❙ Submit scores from the ACT Assessment plus Writing or the SAT Reasoning Test ❙ The SAT Subject Tests are no longer required for admission. You are welcome to submit scores if you would like to: – Use Subject Tests to satisfy “a-g” subject requirements. – Show your mastery of a particular subject or set of subjects.

Financial Aid Of the UC Merced students who applied for financial aid in 2012-13: ❙ 94% received some form of financial assistance ❙ 92% were eligible for at least one form of need-based aid ❙ 86% received gift aid (grants/scholarships) and they received an average of $16,552 Fall 2013 Admitted Student Profile FRESHMEN Average GPA: 3.597 | Average SAT Score: 1633 Average ACT Composite Score: 24 TRANSFER Average GPA: 3.17

Students applying for admission to the fall term should take these tests no later than December of their senior year.

For more information regarding examination or “a-g” requirements: universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/freshman/requirements

Come Join Us!

Build the future at UC Merced.

On our campus, you can benefit from unique opportunities like:

❙ Outstanding faculty and academics – learn more about our award-winning faculty members at ucmerced.edu/faculty/directory.

❙ An interdisciplinary approach to all academic areas.

VISIT UCMERCED TAKE A STUDENT-GUIDED TOUR of the campus and find out about academics, housing and student life any weekday and selected Saturdays throughout the year. FOR MORE INFORMATION and to make tour reservations, call 209-228-6316 or check out tours.ucmerced.edu .

❙ Strong focus on research and interactive learning.

❙ Pre-professional programs – pre-med and pre-law, as well as preparation for a career in business or teaching, are available to you.

❙ Workshops and lectures to foster your success.

❙ Intimate campus setting and smaller classes.

❙ Caring faculty and staff members to help you reach your goals.

❙ Partnerships with national parks, including Yosemite and Sequoia and Kings Canyon, that offer hands-on field research.

TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR AT admissions.ucmerced.edu/virtualtour

❙ Being green from the ground up – a firm commitment to the environment and sustainability. Learn more: sustainability.ucmerced.edu.

❙ Advising and tutoring to serve your needs.

❙ Study abroad – travel and learn in another country through the UC Education Abroad Program (EAP).

“I came to UC Merced because I liked the idea of a small-school setting and I knew it would be a great chance to meet new people in a great learning environment. I feel that coming to UC Merced has given me many opportunities with school, sports and my social life.”

MAJORS AND CAREERS

Learn more about UC Merced majors and associated careers: c.ucm.edu/majors

AKI CHAMBERS Class of 2013, founding member of UC Merced’s basketball team

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PROGRAMS AND DEGREES

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES Anthropology, B.A. Applied Mathematical Sciences, B.S. EMPHASES – Computational Biology – Computer Science – Economics – Engineering – Physics Bioengineering, B.S. Biological Sciences, B.S. EMPHASES – Developmental Biology – Ecology and Evolutionary Biology – Human Biology – Microbiology and Immunology – Molecular and Cell Biology Chemical Sciences, B.S. EMPHASES – Biological Chemistry – Chemistry – Environmental Chemistry – Materials Chemistry Cognitive Science, B.A. and B.S. Computer Science and Engineering, B.S. Earth Systems Science, B.S. Economics, B.A. English, B.A. Environmental Engineering, B.S.

History, B.A. CONCENTRATIONS – United States History – World History Management, B.S. Materials Science and Engineering, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, B.S. Physics, B.S . EMPHASES – Atomic/Molecular/Optical Physics – Biophysics – Condensed Matter and Materials Physics

– Management – Natural Sciences Education – Philosophy – Physics – Political Science – Psychology – Public Health – Services Science – Sociology

– Spanish – Writing

PLEASE NOTE: For the most up-to-date information about available emphases and concentrations, please refer to the UC Merced catalog at registrar.ucmerced.edu. GRADUATE DEGREES (M.A. or M.S., Ph.D.) – Applied Mathematics – Biological Engineering and Small-Scale Technologies – Cognitive and Information Sciences – Electrical Engineering and Computer Science – Environmental Systems – Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics – Physics and Chemistry – Psychological Sciences – Quantitative and Systems Biology – Social and Cognitive Sciences – World Cultures

– Mathematical Physics Political Science, B.A. Psychology, B.A. Sociology, B.A. Spanish, B.A. MINORS – American Studies – Anthropology – Applied Mathematics – Arts

– Chemical Sciences – Chicano/a Studies – Cognitive Science – Economics – Environmental Science and Sustainability – History – Literature and Cultures

PLEASE NOTE: For the most up-to-date information about graduate degrees at UC Merced, visit graduatedivision.ucmerced.edu.

“I was able to get to know the dean initially through an internship I did with the School of Engineering before my freshman year. It was his help and guidance that led to my internship and now my full-time job with PG&E. I’m glad to know that my education at UC Merced allowed me to get a good job, even during a down economy.”

MATT NELSON, Class of 2009, mechanical engineering major

STUDENT RESOURCES AND SERVICES

Academics (learning.ucmerced.edu) ❙ Advising

Health Services (health.ucmerced.edu) ❙ Clinical and emergency services to cater to your social, physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual health ❙ Health promotion, workshops and events

❙ Student support services, such as tutoring and mentoring workshops

Athletics (athletics.ucmerced.edu)

Housing (housing.ucmerced.edu) ❙ Guaranteed housing for incoming

❙ Competing in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in a variety of sports ❙ Intramural and club sports Campus Safety (police.ucmerced.edu) ❙ Campus escorts, emergency preparedness, crime prevention

freshmen and new transfer students who meet stated deadlines for the fall term ❙ Residence hall and apartment-style suites ❙ Activities and programs ❙ Affordable off-campus housing available

Recreation (recreation.ucmerced.edu)

❙ Fitness equipment and classes at the recreation center ❙ Outdoor adventures like white water rafting, hiking, and kayaking in beautiful destinations

Career Services (careerservices.ucmerced.edu) ❙ Find internships and jobs ❙ Learn about which major will best prepare you for the career of your dreams

Student Organizations (studentlife.ucmerced.edu) ❙ More than 150 clubs ❙ Sororities and fraternities

Financial Aid (financialaid.ucmerced.edu)

Transportation (taps.ucmerced.edu) ❙ CatTracks shuttle or bus ❙ Rides available to other depots, such as the local train station

❙ 2013-14 In-State Tuition/Fees: $13,070* (Non-California residents pay additional non-resident tuition and fees) ❙ Financial aid and scholarships available Apply online Jan. 1 – March 2 by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov

*Tuition/fees are subject to change

“The University [of California, Merced] really offered me the opportunity to explore my interests and decide what I truly wanted to be.”

DULCEMARIA ANAYA Class of 2011 student commencement speaker, history major

MERCED: VISIT US

99 paved bike paths. The region features open space, beautiful vistas of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and diverse terrain from grasslands to foothills. MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME! With more than 80,000 people, Merced has just the right balance of convenience and charm. Bicycles offer a perfect way to explore the community via an extensive network of

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Centrally located, Merced is only an hour drive north of Fresno and two hours from San Francisco and Sacramento. CONTACT US: FOR UC MERCED ADMISSION INFORMATION

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WEB: c.ucm.edu/ft EMAIL: Iwant2be@ucmerced.edu TEL: 209-228-7178

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OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS 5200 North Lake Road | Merced, CA 95343-5603

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