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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