Student Services
Basic Needs - Food Security
- Basic Needs Security refers to the food, housing, and wellness security of our community.
- Website: https://basicneeds.ucmerced.edu
- Contact Information
CalTeach
- CalTeach is a system-wide program initiated by the state and the University of California president to prepare and support students
- Website: https://calteach.ucmerced.edu
- Contact Information
Campus Advocacy, Resources, & Education (CARE)
- Campus Advocacy, Resources, and Education (CARE) provides prevention education for the UC Merced community to achieve an environment free from the threat of sexual violence, dating/domestic violence, and stalking.
- Website: https://care.ucmerced.edu
- Contact Information
Career Center
- The Center for Career & Professional Advancement (CCPA) at the University of California, Merced empowers students and alumni to reach their full potential by offering services in career development, experiential education, employment, and graduate school.
- Website:https://hire.ucmerced.edu
- Contact Information
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) supports the mental health and well-being of our students. It is the intention of all CAPS staff to provide a safe, confidential atmosphere of acceptance and accessibility to professionals in the field of psychology.
Contact Information:
Phone: (209)228-4266 | Fax: (209)228-2270 | E-mail: counseling@ucmerced.edu
After-Hours Crisis Line: (209)228-4266, option 1
Website: https://counseling.ucmerced.edu
Financial Aid
UC Merced is firmly committed to making a college education affordable for all students. With financial aid and scholarship resources, attending UC Merced is more affordable than you might think!
Contact Information: https://financialaid.ucmerced.edu/contact_us
Website: https://financialaid.ucmerced.edu
Health Center
Health Services helps each student strive for maximum physical and emotional health while pursuing their academic and personal goals at UC Merced.
Website: https://health.ucmerced.edu
Health Promotion
Health Promotion department fosters a campus community that encourages positive health behaviors supportive of UC Merced students' academic success and well-being during their collegiate experience.
Contact Information: https://healthpromotion.ucmerced.edu/form/connect-us
Website: https://healthpromotion.ucmerced.edu
Office of the Ombuds
The Office of the Ombuds is designed to serve as a safe, alternative channel for confidential, neutral, and informal dispute resolution services.
Contact Information: (209) 228-4410
Website: https://ombuds.ucmerced.edu
Student Business Services
The Student Business Services provides the most relevant information, resources, and guidelines based on the different types of users or stakeholders that BFS interacts with.
Website: https://bfs.ucmerced.edu/departments/student-business-services
Study Abroad
UC Merced students can choose to study abroad with a variety of programs including UC Education Abroad Program (UCEAP), UC Summer Abroad (UCSA), or International Opportunities Program (IOP).
Contact: https://studyabroad.ucmerced.edu/contact-us
Website: https://studyabroad.ucmerced.edu
