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LIFE OUTSIDE The Classroom
Student Life
ACTIVITIES:
There’s something for everyone: Luau beach party. Soul’d Out
Poetry Jam. Cabsterical comedy series. Annual Cowchella
music festival. And more!
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS:
Our students have already formed more than 220 of them. If
you can’t find a good fit, tap into the school’s pioneering spirit
and start your own!
GREEK LIFE:
Our fraternity and sorority community has 12 chapters on
campus that are recognized by the Fraternity and Sorority
Council.
Recreation And Wellness
The OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE PROGRAM (OEP) is the hub of all
things outdoors. There are activities like Week of Wilderness, and
trips for hiking, skiing and snowboarding, and kayaking.
FITNESS:
We feature state-of-the-art cardio, fitness and group exercise
equipment. Group fitness classes range from cycling to yoga,
and personal trainers are always an option.
HEALTHY COMPETITION:
Flex your muscles and enter the annual Strong Cat Competition,
run in the Cat Trails 5K or pedal your heart out in one of many
cycling road races.
Athletics
GO, BOBCATS!
The UC Merced Bobcats compete in the National Association
of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the California Pacific
Conference (CAL-PAC) in men’s and women’s basketball, cross
country, soccer and volleyball.
SPORTS CLUBS:
Students lead their own clubs and compete against other
amateur clubs. Teams include archery, baseball, dance, martial
arts, cycling, golf, softball and more.
INTRAMURAL SPORTS:
Noncompetitive games include sports such as futsal, basketball,
dodgeball, indoor and grass volleyball, flag football, soccer and
ultimate Frisbee.
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