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SECOND-YEAR Experience

Welcome back, Bobcats!

Now that you are transitioning back to in-person instruction we have created two lists to help you get acquainted with UC Merced. During your second year, you will find opportunities to apply what you have learned in your field of interest, learn about ways to get involved with the Bobcat community, explore leadership opportunities, and more.

                                                            

Things to Do

Speak with your instructors and attend office hours

Ask your Faculty and TA for their available times. You may also review the course syllabus for term Office Hours and availability. This is a good time to start connecting with your instructors and find mentorship.

 https://www.ucmerced.edu/faculty-directory

Start getting involved in campus activities outside the classroom

Getting involved with Social Clubs and Organizations will help you start getting connections with other students that share similar interests and may help you create a support system.

Become familiar with MyDegreePath
  1. MyDegreePath combines degree audits with academic planning. A degree audit analyzes degree requirements for a major, concentration, and minor according to the catalog year when you entered UC Merced. Academic planning allows you to use roadmaps built by your academic School along with your degree audit to create a path towards graduation. You create a plan divided by terms and can check your plan against your degree audit. The planning feature allows you to project your GPA and post a message if you are planning on studying abroad, or attending the Intercampus Visitor Program.
Review UC Merced’s Success Anywhere website resources

UC Merced’s Success Anywhere website supports student success by providing support, guidance, and resources that equip students to pursue their educational journey. This site serves as a hub for opportunities, programs, and services that promote success for currently enrolled UC Merced students. Maintain your academic success and maximize tutorial assistance.

You may also learn about career preparation programs: 

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center (UROC), 

CalTeach,

Center for Career and Professional Advancement (CCPA), 

Engineering Service Learning (ESL).

Take the CatTracks and explore the town of Merced

Take a break from studying and explore the many places Merced has to visit. Find some Fun things to do, Bike paths to Lake Yosemite, Merced has more opportunities you can experience! You may also visit only a short time away.

Places to Visit

UC Merced Sculptures

Find and learn about different art installations on campus like the Bobcat sculpture and Beginnings Sculpture.

Location: Varies. Visit website.