UC Merced 2018-19 First Year Viewbook

Requirements

ADMISSION

NOV. 1-30

First Year (Freshmen)

High school diploma or equivalent GPA of 3.0 or above (nonresident: 3.4)

Submit your admission application for the fall semester

Required Examinations

JULY 1-31

ACT with Writing or SAT with Essay*

*If you have taken the SAT Reasoning exam, it will only be accepted for 2018 and 2019 admission applications.

Submit your admission application for the spring semester

A minimum of 15 yearlong high school courses (“a-g”) >> History/social science – 2 years required >> English – 4 years required >> Mathematics – 3 years required, 4 years recommended >> Laboratory science – 2 years required, 3 years recommended >> Language other than English – 2 years required, 3 years recommended

I WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

>> Visual and performing arts – 1 year required >> College-preparatory elective – 1 year required MORE INFORMATION ON REQUIREMENTS c.ucm.edu/firstyear

Selection Factors

>> GPA >> Test scores >> Courses completed/planned >> Honors courses >> Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC) >> Rigor of senior year >> Progress and advancement in academic subject areas >> Achievements in special projects >> Positive grade trends >> Special talents, achievements and awards >> Participation in educational preparation programs >> Aptitude to excel in academics framed by life experiences

2018-19 First Year Viewbook

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