University of California Merced

Modern Way Of Learning At UC Merced

The University of California, Merced, located in the state’s great San Joaquin Valley, gives its commitment to providing excellence in teaching, research, as well as public service to its students. It is the 10th campus of the world-renowned University of California system as well as the first American research university to be built in the 21st century.

Being the new kid on the block, the UC Merced now offers a range of different undergraduate and graduate programs. It is projected to grow into a 25,000 student-enrollment by the year 2030. The small community and close-knit atmosphere, as well as the newness of the facility and willingness to experiment provide a freedom that most of the other UC campuses do not offer. Being among the first students of a start-up UC campus, students are given the unique opportunity of excelling in an academic community where professors know each student by name and are personally accessible at all times, enabling the student to really develop his or her academic potential. Leadership instincts will be further developed, as students are encouraged to take part in building and founding clubs and organizations that will define the life of the university for generations to come.

The University also provides a Recreation and Wellness Center that offers intramural sports, fitness classes, and exercise facilities and services. Other recreational venues nearby such as the Yosemite National Park and other San Joaquin Valley attractions make for a colorful college life at the UC Merced. 

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University of California Merced Information

UC Merced guided tours are available by reservation. Tours consist of a 45 minute walking tour led by a student tour guide. Due to safety concerns, guests are not permitted to enter construction zones. To make a reservation, contact the Office of Admissions/Relations with Schools & Colleges at (209) 381-7880 or toll free in California at (866) 270-7301. Monday through Friday at 10:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. Tours start at the Kolligian Library located at 5200 N. Lake Rd., Merced, CA. 95340. Visitors should check in at the Students First Center located in the first floor of the Library-Gold Wing.

Directions to UC Merced

FROM SOUTH HIGHWAY 99
Head north on Highway 99 to Merced and take ‘G’ Street exit. Turn right onto ‘G’ Street, heading north. Proceed on ‘G’ Street through several major intersections. Turn right on Yosemite Avenue. Turn left on Lake Road. Proceed approximately one mile to the campus.

FROM NORTH HIGHWAY 99
Head south on Highway 99 to Merced and take the Martin Luther King Street exit. Turn left onto Martin Luther King Street, heading north. Turn right on 16th street. Turn left on ‘G’ Street and proceed through several major intersections. Turn right on Yosemite Avenue. Turn left on Lake Road. Proceed approximately one mile to the campus.

University of California, Merced
Admissions/Relations with Schools & Colleges

E-mail: admissions@ucmerced.edu

Phone: (209) 381-7880

Toll free in California: (866) 270-7301

Fax: (209) 724-4244