university of california merced guide for parents

2015–2016A GUIDE FOR PARENTS

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As a University of California campus, our mission is excellence in teaching, research and public service. While the staff and units within the Division of Student Affairs collaborate with campus and community partners to help undergraduate and graduate students excel in and out of the classroom and laboratory, we consider parents and families equally important partners in that goal.

The Division of Student Affairs is committed to finding student-centered approaches to support student success. This means we are often nimble in our efforts to help students discover strategies to guide their efforts. We believe in the transformational power of education to help our students meet their aspirations. We celebrate the rich diversity of our student population to create an inclusive campus environment. And we are focused on the positive impact our efforts have, so we use our resources wisely to elevate the student experience.

We recognize the powerful opportunities that exist with students’ parents and family

members, and want to offer you as many resources as we can so you, too, can join in on your student’s educational journey. Please visit the Parent-Family Resource website (www.ucmerced.edu/parents), and if you have further questions, don’t hesitate to contact us (209-228-7178 or [email protected]).

Part of what makes UC Merced a special place is that it combines the academic quality of the University of California with the personal attention and support of a small college. We believe in our mission, especially the focus on excellence, and are proud to have your student as part of our community.

I am excited about all that lies ahead for your student, for our campus and for the ways we will, together, change the world around us for the better.

Go Bobcats!

Charles Nies, Ph.D.Interim Vice Chancellor of Student [email protected] ■

WElcOmE TO ThE UNIvERSITy OF cAlIFORNIA, mERcED


Office of Student Life – Enrique Guzman5200 N. Lake Road, Merced, CA 95343

(209) 228-3868 [email protected]

University of California, Merced

For details, check the Office of Student Life websitehttp://studentlife.ucmerced.edu/content/family-weekend

October 2015

The University of California, Merced invites you to attendFamily Weekend 2015, a campus-wide celebration in honorof parents, grandparents and all extended family. We encourageyou to take part in this unique weekend experience, which will provide your family the opportunity to explore the University and everything it has to offer.

Family Weekend 2015


UC Merced opened Sept. 5, 2005, as the 10th campus in the University of California 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 among students in the San Joaquin Valley. It also serves as a major base of advanced research, a model of sustainable design and construction, and a stimulus to economic growth and diversification throughout the region.

A Focus on ResearchJust like at other UC campuses, academic research is a critical part of UC Merced’s mission. The process of discovery provides our students with a deeper understanding of the world and its cultural, social, natural and engineered systems, but more, it solves issues and challenges that are critical to the growth, health and overall wellbeing of the region, the state, nation and world.

Our researchers are conducting groundbreaking work in diabetes, cancer, bacterial diseases, antibiotic resistance,

solar energy, climate change, water quality and availability, ecology, engineering, archaeology, cultures, history, political science, computer science and much, much more.

Special research institutes established at the university include:

⊲ Health Sciences Research Institute

⊲ Sierra Nevada Research Institute

⊲ UC Merced Energy Research Institute

⊲ University of California Advanced Solar Technologies Institute (UC Solar)

In addition, startup funding has been received for the:

⊲ Blum Center themed “Global California: The World at Home”

⊲ UC Merced Center for Computational Biology

⊲ Center of Excellence for the Study of Health Disparities in Rural and Ethnic Underserved Populations

⊲ UC Merced Center for Research in the Humanities and Arts

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UC Merced has also entered into collaborative research partnerships with the:

⊲ Central Valley Higher Education Consortium

⊲ Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

⊲ National Park Service

A Member of the UC SystemLike all University of California campuses, UC Merced operates under the direction of the UC president and is governed by The Regents of the University of California, a 26-member board established under the California Constitution.

UC Merced is the first new UC campus built since 1965. It was authorized by the California Legislature in 1988 to address the higher-education needs of the state’s fastest-growing region — the San Joaquin Valley, with a population of 6.5 million residents — and increase access to the UC system for the state’s top achievers.

UC Merced’s presence in the Valley is helping address chronically low levels of educational attainment in the region.

Since the fall of 2004, the year before UC Merced opened, applications to UC campuses from Central Valley residents have increased 111 percent and admissions have risen 78 percent (as of September 2013).

For the 2013–14 academic year, freshman enrollment exceeded last year’s then-record class size by about 100 students.

Students hail primarily from the San Francisco Bay Area (30 percent), the greater Los Angeles area (30 percent) and the San Joaquin Valley (40 percent) and comprise the most diverse incoming class in the university’s history.

UC Merced leads the UC system in the percentage of students from underrepresented ethnic groups, low-income families and families whose parents did not attend college. For more details of our campus’s demographics, visit our Fast Facts page. ■

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Calvin E. Bright Success Center & Academic AdvisingThe mission of the Calvin E. Bright Success Center is to provide academic advising and learning support services that empower students to be successful in their academic and personal development. The BSC aims to provide academic assistance to students through a collaborative effort campus-wide, with the goal of helping students achieve academic success, overcome barriers, reach exciting milestones in their academic work and develop leadership skills.

Mid-Semester Grades Mid-semester grades provide students in lower division courses with early feedback (both positive and negative) about their academic performance. First-year students with unsatisfactory grades are required to attend a one-hour Academic Success Workshop, where they create their own “Success Plan” to help ensure a strong finish to the semester.

The Students First Center (SFC) is here to help students, parents and the public with questions regarding admissions, financial aid, registration, billing and many other topics. The SFC is always a good place to start when you have questions about UC Merced. Visit studentsfirst.ucmerced.edu for convenient access to important announcements, dates and deadlines, and links to many useful campus and community resources.

Connect with us at our UC Merced Bobcat Parents and Families Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ucmbobcatparents

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Academic AdvisorsAcademic advising is a team effort; your student’s Advisor will provide the support and information your student needs to make decisions about his or her education. All of the Academic Advisors care about your student as a whole person, and we are here to guide your student, to listen and to motivate your student when he or she needs some extra encouragement. It is your student’s responsibility as a UC Merced student to read and understand the UC Merced General Catalog (catalog.ucmerced.edu), and to know and fulfill the requirements for graduation.

Find out who your student’s academic advisor is by visiting: learning.ucmerced.edu/academic-advising/contact/ucm-advisors

School of Natural SciencesFaculty and students in the School of Natural Sciences are interested in understanding the physical and natural world.

The academic and research programs in the School of Natural Sciences create the environment for excellence in student achievement and cutting edge research in the broad areas of life, physical and environmental sciences.

School of EngineeringThe UC Merced School of Engineering is a research community devoted to learning, discovery and service. The School provides an exceptional technical and professional education and instills in our students advanced problem-solving skills, effective leadership qualities, and the ability to recognize and build on individual strengths throughout one’s career.

School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts (SSHA)The School of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts (SSHA) attracts talented students to work with ⊲

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renowned faculty members who are contributing rigorous research to their respective disciplines. SSHA serves regional, state, national and international communities as a multi-interdisciplinary partner within a research-intensive public university committed to innovative and substantive research, excellent teaching and student-focused learning. SSHA is dedicated to providing depth within a broad range of outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students for varied roles as responsible, informed citizens and leaders. Research and academic programs encourage intellectual growth; prepare students for marketable, challenging careers and professions; instill the values of lifelong learning; and encourage civic responsibility, public service and understanding in a global society.

Available Resources

• Study Skills Workshops

• Peer Academic Advising

• Tutoring Services

• Fiat Lux Scholars Program

• (intensive support for low-income and underrepresented students)

• DARTS Program (Degree Attainment for Returning and Transfer Scholars)

• Guardian Scholars (Special support for former foster youth) ■


UC Merced offers Summer Session every year with the goal of increasing student access to high-demand courses, helping students make appropriate degree progress and enhancing the university experience offered to students in the regular academic term. Each summer, a wide variety of lower-division and upper-division courses are offered in two six-week sessions and one eight week session. Summer Session dates are listed in the UC Merced Academic Calendar. A full list of courses and information regarding Summer Session fees, deadlines and policies are posted online each spring at summersession.ucmerced.edu.

A recent study conducted by UC Merced’s Institutional Research and Decision Support evaluated the graduation rates of freshman who started in the fall terms of 2006, 2007 and 2008. According to this study, “students who enrolled in one or more UCM summer semesters were more likely to have graduated in four years than those who did not.” In fact, “students who took summer sessions only at UCM or at UCM and another college, completed their degree in four years at a significantly higher rate than those who did not enroll in summer sessions or enrolled only for

summers at another college.” The study also showed that students who took summer session at a school other than UC Merced did not graduate any faster than students who never enrolled in summer session.

In addition, students who take courses at UC Merced over the summer benefit from smaller class sizes and the ability to focus on just one subject area. Summer Session students are also able to take advantage of a wide-range of activities coordinated by the Office of Student Life, Outdoor Experience Program and Recreation and Athletics. Students can participate in intramural sports, day trips to Yosemite or Santa Cruz, as well as a variety of on-campus activities. Housing is offered in the summer and financial aid is available.

For more information on Summer Session at UC Merced, please visit summersession.ucmerced.edu or email [email protected]. ■

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Student Business Services

Fees & Tuition Payment Schedule:

• Fall 2015 — August 19, 2015

• Spring 2016 — January 13, 2016

Deferred Payment Plan (DPP)The Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) offers students the option to pay their tuition, fees and student housing contract amount, if applicable, in three monthly installments per semester. Students can apply for the DPP in the MyBill website. Additional information regarding the DPP can be found at the following page: sbs.ucmerced.edu/pages/dpp.aspx.

Establishing a Parent PINIf a student wants to authorize a parent or other person to access student account information online or over the phone with Student Business Services staff, the student should establish a Parent PIN on

the MyBill website. Information related to parent access to information can be found at the following page: sbs.ucmerced.edu/pages/parent-access.aspx.

UniversityParent Page: www.universityparent.com/ucmerced/2012/08/21/money-matters.

UC Merced CATCARD

The UC Merced Campus ID Card (CATCARD) is your student’s one card access to student services and programs, buildings and retail services. The CatCard is a campus-wide convenience, right in your student’s wallet! It is fast, convenient and secure.

Spending FreedomSimply deposit money into the Flexible Spending Account (“FLEX”) and with the swipe of your student’s card, the exact amount of his or her purchase is deducted from the balance.

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There is never a reason for your student to worry about having enough cash in his or her pocket to buy supplies at the campus store, grab a snack or drink on the way to class, or make photocopies. That is, if you take advantage of UC Merced’s CatCard services.

Online Photo SubmissionStudents may submit their photo electronically for their official UCM CatCard or visit the CatCard Office to take their photo. Please visit our website for information and guidelines catcard.ucmerced.edu/online-photo-submission.

Catcard Usage

• Identification card

• Check resource material out from the Kolligian Library

• Purchase meals at the Dining Commons, Lantern Cafe and Marketplace

• Access secured buildings

• Photocopy and print using certain network printers

• Purchase textbooks, school supplies, sundries and collegiate paraphernalia at the Campus Store

• Access the Gallo Recreation Center (i.e. your gym membership card)

• Access residence laundry rooms (students only)

• Ride the Cat Tracks Bus

We Are Here to Help

• Flexible Spending Plan

• Cat Dollars Plan

• On-Campus Meal Plan

• Off-Campus Commuter Plan

• Laundry Plan

Contact us at [email protected] or (209) 228-2228. ■


The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law intended to protect the privacy of student education records accumulated from early childhood through college. FERPA provides parents with certain rights with respect to children’s education records up until entry to the university. When a student enters the university, the rights parents previously held transfer exclusively to the student.

The university considers students as adults, regardless of age or financial

dependence. Ordinarily, parents of UC Merced students obtain information about their students’ records directly from their students. The payment of a student’s tuition by the parent does not, by itself, give the parent the right of access to a student’s education record. Questions regarding these procedures may be directed to the Office of the Registrar. Additional information on FERPA and parents made available by College Parents of America can be found at www.collegeparents.org/ferpa. ■

Why cAN’T I SEE my STUDENT’S GRADES?


To fully experience university life, nothing equals living on campus where students are part of a tight-knit community, make lifelong friends, and enjoy the convenience of only a short distance to classrooms and professors’ offices.

On-campus living is more than just a place to stay. It’s an opportunity for students to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds, hang out and talk about lectures and intriguing topics, form study groups and learn more about themselves and their values. It’s an opportunity for your student to establish his or her

independence and responsibility to the greater community.

Amenities & ServicesResidents are encouraged to take advantage of the many amenities available as part of the Housing and Residence Life contract. Examples include full-time student and professional staff who work closely with residents to provide educational and social activities. In addition, residents have access to study rooms; meetings rooms; the Resident Learning Center; tutoring; The Den with ⊲

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a large screen TV, pool tables, ping pong, foosball and air hockey tables; music and dance rooms; outside barbeque grills; bike storage; The Movie Summits; computers and printers; the game room; the Housing IT Help Desk; the vending center and much more. Included in the cost of rent is Internet access, cable TV and all utilities except telephone.

What to Bring

• Extra-long twin bedding — 80”x30” (sheets, pillows, pillowcases, blankets, bedspread/comforter)

• Bathroom supplies and toiletries — towels, soap, shampoo, toothbrush and paste, razor, lotions, and other personal items

• Power strip with surge protector

• Cords for cable TV and Internet hook up

• Alarm clock

• Laundry bag/basket and laundry detergent

• Study/Desk lamp — halogen lamps must be fire-safety rated

• Padlock for desk drawer (combo or key)

• Emergency supplies: flashlight, battery radio, etc.

• Prescribed medications

• Micro-fridge or one Energy Star microwave oven (900 watt) and one small refrigerator (no larger than 4.2 cu.ft.)

Important Hall DatesThe following dates are subject to change. For the most current information please visit: housing.ucmerced.edu.

Sunday, August 23, 2015

• Housing residence halls open on Sunday, August 23, 2015. New and continuing student move-in process starts at 8 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m. Students will receive their assigned move-in time by August 7, 2015.

Saturday, December 19, 2015

• Housing closes at 10 a.m. for Winter Break. Students may leave their personal belongings but are not allowed in housing during the winter recess.


Sunday, January 17, 2016

• Resident move-in. Housing opens at 10 a.m.

Saturday, March 19, 2016

• Spring Recess begins; Residents ARE PERMITTED TO STAY in the residence halls.

Monday–Thursday, March 21–24, 2016

• Spring Recess. No instruction, dining hall closed.

Saturday, May 14, 2016

• Housing closes and is locked at 4:30 p.m. ■


Health Please encourage your student to use the Health Center — we provide a relaxed, friendly environment so that students, especially younger students, feel comfortable coming to us for help. Our providers love working with the students and are very aware of health issues specific to this age group.

Even if your student waives out of the UC Student Health Insurance Plan (UCSHIP), he or she is still eligible to use the Health Center for his or her basic health care. Some charges are incurred for specific services without UCSHIP, but these charges are modest.

Health Services provides comprehensive medical, mental health and health promotion services to all UCM registered

students. Services are designed to minimize the impact of illness, emotional distress and injury on studies and work.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)The mission of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is to support the mental health of UC Merced students in a confidential atmosphere of acceptance and accessibility, in order to promote their academic, personal and social development. CAPS is also committed to utilizing ethical and highly competent clinicians who are prepared to serve a diverse clientele. CAPS provides a variety of clinical services, including individual, couples and group psychotherapy; crisis intervention;

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psychological assessment; consultations; and workshops and outreaches to the campus community. All services are free to registered undergraduate and graduate students. CAPS is happy to speak with parents and receive any information related to concerns about their students; however, due to confidentiality, CAPS cannot provide information about students to parents, including information about students’ attendance in counseling. Resources for parents regarding mental health concerns can be found on the UC Merced website for Counseling and Psychological Services.

SafetyDedicated to the safety and security of our campus and surrounding communities, the University of California, Merced, Police

and Public Safety Department serves the campus and associated university properties.

On duty 24 hours, 365 days a year, our police officers, public safety dispatchers, community service officers, support staff and managers provide innovative and caring professional service to our communities.

CSO Program Services

⊲ Safety Escorts

⊲ Lost and Found

⊲ Special Events

⊲ Bike and Electronics Registration

⊲ Crime Prevention Activities ■


The Office of Student LifeThe Office of Student Life (OSL) is here to encourage involvement in campus life, support student initiatives and serve as a primary liaison to students. Focusing on the foundational principles of leadership, service and social justice, OSL supports the academic mission of the University and enhances the out-of-the-classroom experience for students. Through coordination and sponsorship of over 600 dynamic educational, social and skill development events, workshops, lectures and trips each year, the Office of Student Life keeps students connected to the campus, community and their Bobcat experience.

Getting involved and connected on campus promotes student success. With that in mind, the Office of Student Life has nine programmatic areas of focus to provide education and support for the student co-curricular experience. Those focus areas are Leadership Programs, Social Justice Initiatives, Civic Leadership, Clubs and Organizations, Student Government, Activities and Events, Student Judicial Affairs, Sorority and Fraternity Life, and Women’s Programs.

With over 160 registered student clubs and organizations active at UC Merced, students have an endless array of opportunities for involvement as well as personal and professional development. OSL also offers the Catlife.ucmerced.edu website for students to explore current clubs and organizations, see event notices, manage their student involvement portfolio, record community service hours

and more. Encourage your student to browse the Office of Student Life and the Catlife websites to get familiar with the many resources and opportunities available.

Disability Services The mission of Disability Services is to promote equal educational access and full participation by and for students with disabilities in the rich academic and campus life environment at UC Merced.

DS staff members are available to answer questions and provide useful information to facilitate equal academic access to students with disabilities. In accordance with the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, students must initiate contact with Disability Services in order to determine eligibility for services.

Recreation & AthleticsThe Recreation & Athletics Department is committed to the wellness of our students. Students have access to a variety of recreation activities, intramural sports, club sports, fitness classes and intercollegiate athletics. Students can participate in everything from an Outdoor Experience Program backpacking trip, to cheering their fellow students to victory on a club team or intercollegiate team.

The Student Activities and Athletics Center along with the Joseph Edward Gallo Recreation & Wellness Center provide drop-in recreation, fitness classes,

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free weights and cardio equipment. All registered students have access to the Rec Center complex with their CatCard. For more information on recreation programs and building hours visit recreation.ucmerced.edu.

UC Merced is a member of the California Pacific Athletic Conference of the NAIA and competes in the following sports: Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Men’s and Women’s Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, and Men’s and Women’s Soccer. For more information about athletics visit www.ucmercedbobcats.com. ⊲


Center for Career & Professional AdvancementThe Center for Career & Professional Advancement (CCPA) strives to ensure your student leaves UC Merced prepared and confident for life within their professional and/or graduate school careers. In order to support and develop your student, CCPA (hire.ucmerced.edu) offers the following services: career coaching, professional assessment tests, mock interviews, graduate school search and application process, assistance with internship and job searching, and many other services. We encourage all students to connect with CCPA during their first academic semester, or at the minimum within their first-year at UC-Merced. CCPA’s services are available to enrolled undergraduate and graduate students, and all UC-Merced alumni.

What Can the Center For Career & Professional Advancement Do To Assist Students?UC Merced offers a highly personal approach to career management, ensuring that students receive attention and access to the knowledge, resources and guidance required to accomplish their career goals. The center is dedicated to helping students explore careers, learn new skills and gain valuable work experience to complement academic training.

Students here can:

• Practice their skills through a mock interview

• Meet industry professionals at our career fairs, information sessions and networking events

• Develop a job search strategy

• Take a career assessment and pinpoint their passion

• Participate in interactive workshops and build their professional toolkit

• Explore on-campus employment and gain real-world skills

• Dine in style at our professionally hosted etiquette dinner

• Hit the road and visit an employer as part of our company treks

• Prepare for graduate studies by researching programs and building an application package

For more information visit our websitehire.ucmerced.edu or call (209) 228-7272.


Veterans InformationThe UC Merced veteran community is dedicated to providing a welcoming environment for veterans, reservists and dependents. For more information, please contact our VA Certifying Official or visit the Veterans Education and Transition Services office. Additional information can also be found by visiting our website at veteranservices.ucmerced.edu.

VA Certifying Official

• Veterans educational benefits program

• Provides assistance with Call to Duty Procedures

• Priority registration for qualified veteran students

Phone: (209) 228-7178Fax: (209) 228-4694Email: [email protected] Location: Kolligian Library, Room 122

Veterans Education and Transition Services (V.E.T.S.)

• Resource Center

• Mentorship Programs

• Student Organizations

• Additional Federal or State benefits

Phone: (209) 228-8387Fax: (209) 228-4661Email: [email protected] Location: Student Services Building 230, Suite 215 ■


Fall Semester 2015

Fall Instruction Begins Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Labor Day Holiday Monday, September 7, 2015

Veterans Day Holiday Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Non-Instructional Day Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Thanksgiving Holiday Thursday, November 26 – Friday, November 27, 2015

Fall Instruction Ends Friday, December 11, 2015

Final Exams Saturday, December 12 & Monday, December 14 – Friday, December 18, 2015

Fall Semester Ends Friday, December 18, 2015

Spring Semester 2016

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Monday, January 18, 2016

Spring Instruction Begins Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Presidents Day Holiday Monday, February 15, 2016

Spring Recess Monday, March 21 – Thursday, March 24, 2016

Cesar Chavez Holiday Friday, March 25, 2016

Instruction Ends Friday, May 6, 2016

Final Exams Saturday, May 7 & Monday, May 9 – Friday, May 13, 2016

Semester Ends Friday, May 13, 2016 ■

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Admissions (209) [email protected] or [email protected]

Calvin E. Bright Success Center(209) 228-7252 [email protected]

Campus Cashiering(209) 228-4121

Campus Store(209) [email protected]

Financial Aid(209) [email protected]

H. Rajender Reddy Health Center: Health Services(209) [email protected]

H.. Rajender Reddy Health Center: Counseling and Psychological Services (209) 228.4266 [email protected]

Registrar(209) [email protected]

School Of Engineering(209) [email protected]

School of Natural Sciences(209) [email protected]

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School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts(209) [email protected]

Student Business Services(209) [email protected]

Student Housing(209) [email protected]

Student Life(209) 228-5433studentlife@ucmerced.edustudentlife.ucmerced.educatlife.ucmerced.edu

Students First Center(209) [email protected]

Summer [email protected]

UCM Disability Services(209) [email protected]

Veterans Education and Transition Services (V.E.T.S.)(209) [email protected]

Veteran ServicesCertifying Official(209) [email protected] ■

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