YOU'RE A BOBCAT!
Congratulations on becoming a UC Merced Bobcat! To help you stay on track for a successful start this fall, we invite you to attend the webinars on this page. Don’t miss this chance to get prepared, ask questions, and connect with your future campus community—we’re excited to welcome you!
Experience UC Merced
Dates: March 9, 2026 – April 30, 2026
Time: 9 am - 4 pm
Location: UC Merced Welcome Center (Administration Building Room 155)
Admitted students for Fall of 2026 will have the opportunity to have a memorable experience by participating in the Experience UC Merced Program. A current UC Merced student will serve as your mentor for the day and will introduce you to academic, experiential, and social opportunities that encompass the quality of student life at UC Merced. This will include attending UC Merced classes, engaging with students, sampling cuisine of the campus dinning centers and much more. Accommodation, meals, and parking will be provided.
Bobcat Day
Date: April 18, 2026
Time: 8 am - 2 pm
UC Merced is pleased to host Bobcat Day, a special day for admitted and prospective first year students, transfer students, and their families. Our local community is welcome too. We invite you to attend this special event and explore the UC Merced campus! This is our biggest event of the spring! See UC Merced at its liveliest and take a campus tour, meet with faculty, attend presentations from our academic schools, talk to Financial Aid and Admissions staff, discover student clubs and organizations, and much more. This is your chance to explore the university and learn about the academic and student life opportunities we offer.
Get answers to your questions about:
- Admissions
- Majors
- Research and Internship Opportunities
- Housing and Dining
- Financial Aid and Scholarships
- Student Activities and Athletics
