UC Merced is rapidly gaining recognition for its emerging areas of research prominence and unique interdisciplinary approach to learning. The campus offers the benefits of a small, private college with the affordability of a public university. Foster your talets and be part of a tightly knit community. About UC Merced Name a field science, politics, education, engineering, public service and more and you’ll likely to find a UC Merced alumnus working and making his or her dreams come true. UC Merced Bobcats are uniquely equipped to do so. Pioneering alumni helped shape the campus during their student years, just as UC Merced influenced the course of their lives. That process continues as UC Merced proceeds into its next exciting phase of growth. You are invited to jump in and be a part of it! Stand Out Help develop clubs and organizations that will define life on the 10th University of California campus for generations to come.Find research opportunities for one-on-one interaction and hands-on experience that will make your education meaningful and memorable. Make a Difference Meet Your Goals Balance Your Life