2019 UC Merced SIR Brochure
you’re on your way to uc merced! We are so pleased that you have decided to join us! During the next few months, there are some steps you must take before enrolling at UC Merced. This guide will take you through the process step-by-step and provide you with the details you need to know to prepare for the 2019-20 academic year, as well as some general helpful information. You can visit our Admitted Students website at admitted.ucmerced.edu for even more. We can’t wait to see you on campus!
important dates and deadlines For a list of your dates and deadlines, you can view your personalized checklist on the UC Merced student portal at my.ucmerced.edu . See a calendar of campus-wide dates and deadlines at studentsfirst.ucmerced.edu/datesdeadlines . FALL2019
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If this online questionnaire to verify California residency is listed in your checklist at my.ucmerced.edu , you must submit it.
STATEMENTOF LEGAL RESIDENCE (SLR)
June 5, 2019
Nov. 5, 2019
Official transcripts must be postmarked or electronically submitted to the Office of Admissions. Official test scores are due in the Office of Admissions.
ADMISSIONS
July 1, 2019
Jan. 6, 2020
July 15, 2019
Jan. 6, 2020
Must be completed by 4 p.m. Check your UC Merced email for more information.
MATHANDCHEMISTRY PLACEMENT EXAMS
May 31, 2019
Nov. 15, 2019
Waiver application opens at my.ucmerced.edu Deadline to submit waiver Late waiver deadline with $50 fee
HEALTH INSURANCEWAIVER
May 1, 2019 Aug. 1, 2019 Aug. 9, 2019
Nov. 12, 2019 Jan. 8, 2020 Jan. 16, 2020
Priority deadline to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) Deadline to submit supporting documents requested by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and to complete all requirements listed in your checklist at my.ucmerced.edu
FINANCIAL AID
March 2, 2019
March 2, 2019
June 1, 2019
Dec. 1, 2019
Tuition and housing fees must be paid at MyBill at my.ucmerced.edu
FEE PAYMENTDEADLINE
Aug. 21, 2019
Jan. 15, 2020
TBD Visit housing.ucmerced.edu for details.
March 11, 2019 June 1, 2019 June 1, 2019 June 1, 2019 June 2, 2019 June 5, 2019
Housing preference form/application opens First year housing preference form deadline
HOUSING housing.ucmerced.edu/apply
Students will receive an email with their assigned move-in time.
MOVE-INDAY
Aug. 22-24, 2019
Jan. 19, 2020
First year on-campus housing exemption request due Deadline to cancel housing contract without a fee
All incoming students are required to complete a TB Risk Screening Questionnaire and provide proof of immunization and/or immunity to certain diseases prior to the first day of instruction. Visit the MyHealth section on the myhealth.ucmerced.edu portal.
PROOFOF IMMUNIZATION
Aug. 28, 2019
Jan. 21, 2020
First year roommate selection begins Transfer housing application deadline
Online textbook reservation begins at bookstore.ucmerced.edu . Online textbook reservation closes.
June 24, 2019
Dec. 2, 2019
RESERVE TEXTBOOKS
TBD Visit orientation.ucmerced.edu for details.
Signups begin at orientation.ucmerced.edu Priority Orientation registration deadline Complete online Pre-Orientation
April 11, 2019 June 14, 2019 Two weeks prior to your Orientation
NEWSTUDENTORIENTATION
Aug. 16, 2019
Jan. 10, 2020
INSTRUCTIONBEGINS
Aug. 28, 2019
Jan. 21, 2020
TBD Visit admitted.ucmerced.edu for details.
Your academic advisor will send information about placement exams to your UC Merced email address. Your academic advisor will email you recommended courses based on your intended major and placement exam scores. Online class registration for incoming first year and transfer students
AfteryousubmityourSIR June 20-21, 2019 June 24-28, 2019
COURSE REGISTRATION
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