Preview Day School of Engineering Event Guide

Workshop Descriptions

Dean Mark Matsumoto will provide an overview of the programs offered in the School of Engineering at UC Merced. Students will be encouraged to consider engineering as a career choice. Students also will learn why pursuing a degree in engineering at UC Merced would be unique, valuable and ultimately impactful in their lives.

School of Engineering Presentation

This workshop will provide an overview of student success resources that are designed to provide resources and skill-building opportunities for undergraduate scholars, with an emphasis on resources available for students who are Undeclared.

Student Success Services

First Year (Freshman) Admissions 101

Admissions advisors will give advice on how to prepare for admission to the University of California. They will discuss course and examinations requirements, and how we consider your experiences beyond academics during our application selection process. They will also discuss the new personal insight questions and provide important dates and deadlines. As part of the UC Merced student wellness initiative, the UC Merced Recreation and Athletics Department (RAD) provides recreational and athletic opportunities for students to lead healthy, engaging lifestyles that enhance student success and well-being, and to foster a commitment to lead and serve their community.

Recreation and Athletics

This workshop will familiarize first-generation students with the support that is available to them at UC Merced. Students will be introduced to the Bright Success Center, which facilitates various programs, services and opportunities to ensure academic and personal success at the University.

Special Populations

Financial Aid

Financial Aid advisors will discuss the various types of aid, the estimated costs to attend UC Merced and the financial support available to students and parents.

Transfer Admissions advisors will give advice on how to prepare for admission to the University of California as a transfer student. They will discuss major preparation and admission requirements, and how we consider your experiences beyond academics during our application selection process. They will also discuss the new personal insight questions and provide important dates and deadlines.

Transfer Admissions

Get to know UC Merced from a student’s perspective. During this question-and-answer panel, students will share why they chose UC Merced, and talk about their experience inside and outside the classroom, in research labs, and on-campus employment and more.

Ask a Student

Eateries

What Comes Next? Still have questions about UCMerced? Visit c.ucm.edu/webinars Student Panel: Tuesday, Oct. 18, 6 - 7 p.m.

Lantern Cafe

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Fork in the Road

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Campus Store

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Summits Marketplace

2 - 7 p.m.

Transfer Student Panel:

Yablokoff-Wallace

9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 6 - 7 p.m.

Dining Center