University of California, Merced

Discover the #5 “Cool School” in the Nation

(The Sierra Club)

Create your own experience at the newest, most sustainable, and most diverse campus in the University of California system.

Scroll your interactive site to explore 360° images of our spaces – from classrooms to residence halls – and get a feel for our sustainable campus.

Love Where You’ll Learn

Conduct research in our Stem Cell Instrumentation Foundry (SCIF) and Imaging and Microscopy Facility (IMF). Create in our Machine Shop. Enjoy a panoramic view of campus as you study in the Leo and Dottie Kolligian Library.

#1 Greenest College Campus in the U.S. (Ecowatch, 2022)

We mean green – from our environmentally certified buildings to the more than 6,500 acres of protected open space adjoining the campus.

Life Beyond the Classroom

Grab a bite to eat – from fresh Asian cuisine and delicious pizza to classic American favorites – in the Pavilion Dining Center between classes. Hang with friends in one of our 10 residence halls. Connect with nature through our Wilderness Education Center.

You Do YOU

Whether you’re rocking your best costume at Treats and Beats, catching a live performance at Cowchella, or creating your own tradition, find the freedom and support to be yourself on our campus.

The Action Happens Here

Break a sweat in the state-of-the-art Gallo Recreation & Wellness Center. Feel the energy of NAIA athletics on Bobcat Field. Find inspiration everywhere you look on our expansive campus adjacent to scenic Lake Yosemite.

Cows, Yosemite, and the Milky Way

Many students have first-time experiences on our campus: hiking nearby Yosemite, seeing the Milky Way, and even petting a cow!

Experience UC Merced for yourself.

Meet current students, explore classrooms and living spaces, and get your questions answered during an

in-person visit.

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