University of California, Merced

University of California, Merced

Merced , United States
Merced , United States
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MercedUnited States
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# 301
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About University
University of California, Merced
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University of California, Merced
UC Merced opened Sept. 5, 2005, as the newest campus in the University of California Opens a New Window. system and the first American research university of the 21st century. Situated near Yosemite National Park, the campus significantly expands access to the UC system for students throughout the state, with a special mission to increase college-going rates.

Services

Student services

The Office of Student Life is here to encourage involvement in campus life, support student initiatives and serve as a primary liaison for students. Education happens both inside and outside the classroom and a successful college career includes social as well as intellectual development. Invest in your own success by getting involved! 

Housing services

  • Valley Terraces
  • The Summits  Tenaya Hall
  • The Summits  Half Dome
  • The Summits  Cathedral Hall
  • Tuolumne Hall
  • Sierra Terraces  Tuolumne Hall
  • Mariposa Hall
  • Sierra Terraces 
  •  Mariposa Hall. 

Library services

In keeping with the University’s mission of teaching, research and service, the mission of the UC Merced Library is to achieve excellence by meeting the diverse research, teaching and public service needs of UC Merced researchers (students, faculty and staff) with targeted, quality collections and relevant services.

ICT services

The primary mission of the Office of Information Technology (OIT) at UC Merced is to provide students, faculty, and staff high quality infrastructure, support, and innovation in the delivery of information technology products and services.

Medical services

The Health Care Facilitator Program can assist you with: 

  • Understanding your insurance plan evidence of coverage booklet
  • Medicare questions and problems
  • Navigating your health plan systems
  • Quality of care issues
  • Escalated billing problems which you have been unable to resolve yourself
  • Appeals and grievances
  • Denial of treatment issues not related to enrollment/eligibility.

Student Life

Campus life

UC Merced students have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to help create the student life experience for those who will follow. They are invited to add to campus traditions, create new student organizations and activities, and offer ideas on student services, planning priorities and university growth and development. 

Sports facilities

UC Merced’s Athletics Opens a New Window. and Recreation Opens a New Window. program offers an abundant assortment of activities to develop the body, from group fitness classes and sports clubs to intramural sports and outdoor activities. 

Student clubs

  • Anthropology Society 
  • Club Chess 
  • Club Fraternity and Sorority Life 
  • Greek Life 
  • Go Cart Racing  
  • Radio Club.

Accreditation

UC Merced was granted Initial Accreditation in July 2011 for a seven year period, the maximum term possible for a newly accredited institution. This achievement confirms our educational effectiveness as demonstrated through a comprehensive, multi-year review process.  Most importantly, it reflects the dedication of our faculty, students, and staff to pursuing excellence in our mission of teaching, research, and service.

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