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UC Merced - Charles Nies - Vice Chancellor

Welcome to UC Merced

As you know, the University of California is known internationally for its three pillars of excellence in research, teaching and public service. At UC Merced, the focus for students isn’t on surviving. It’s on embracing these pillars as cornerstones of a successful collegiate career. 

Ultimately, college success is more about taking advantage of all the opportunities available and moving beyond survival. It is about learning to thrive. 

We hope that you will take advantage of the opportunities available to you at UC Merced. There are many services, departments, programs, resources and faculty and staff members on campus to help support a smooth transition and successful completion of your educational goals. 

Our hope is that you will challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone. That action alone is the first step in your journey to not only surviving your college experience but thriving beyond your expectations.  

I look forward to hearing from you throughout the year on all you have accomplished, learned and discovered.

Best wishes for a great year!

Go Bobcats,

Charles Nies, Ph.D.
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

 

Featured News

‘Home for the Holidays’ Gift-Drive Brings Joy to Local Children

December 11, 2019
UC Merced helps local families each year through the 'A Home for the Holidays' campaign. Participants select a wish list from a local family and then turn in the gift-wrapped items, which...
Rufus the Bobcat and the UC Merced campus community rung in the holiday season at the Beginnings lighting and food drive last week.

UC Merced Rings in Holiday Season with Beginnings Lighting, Food Drive

December 11, 2019

UC Merced’s iconic Beginnings sculpture represents arms reaching out to embrace students as they embark on a higher education journey filled with wonder, excitement and joy. Those same feelings...

Jessica Anderson will give the commencement address on Sunday, Dec. 15.

2010 Alum Jessica Anderson to Speak at UC Merced Fall Commencement

December 10, 2019
Jessica Anderson, a graduate of UC Merced's Class of 2010, will be the featured speaker at fall commencement on Sunday, Dec. 15. Anderson, who grew up in San Diego, earned her B.S. in mechanical...

Events and Happenings

May
09

Finals Week

Finals week begins Saturday, May 9, and continues Monday, May 11 through Friday, May 15.
May
08

Spring Instruction Ends

That's a wrap on the spring semester's classes!
Apr
23

Study Abroad Application Deadline for Spring 2021-Start Programs

This is the deadline for a number of UCEAP Study Abroad opportunities beginning spring 2021 in the following countries: Australia, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Ghana, Hong...
Apr
22

Study Abroad Application Party

Would a stack of pizzas, a room full of friends and your laptop be enough to get you to complete your study abroad application? If you’re working on an app for a program starting spring 2021, join us for our application party and get your last-minute...