University of California, Merced
The University of California, Merced, commonly referred to as UC Merced or UCM, is the tenth and newest of the University of California campuses. Located in the San Joaquin Valley at Merced, California, UC Merced was the first American research university to be built in the 21st century.
The history of UC Merced dates back to 1988, when the UC Regents first authorized planning for at least one additional campus based on projections of long-range enrollment demand. From an initial review of more than 80 sites in the San Joaquin Valley, 20 were initially advanced for additional study.
UC Merced had established a regional office at Merced College, and the UC Fresno Center also served as a focal point for the new UC Merced campus.
Vision
Eight sites were then further evaluated and visited by a senior level task force, leading to the identification of three sites which were selected for detailed analysis and for inclusion in a full environmental impact report.
Library
The library was the first building to open on campus. During the Fall 2005 semester, while construction on the Classroom and Science/Engineering buildings was still going on, all academic courses were conducted in the library. Its official motto is “Not what other research libraries are, what they will be.”
Courses Offered
Graduate Programs
- Applied Mathematics
- Biological Engineering and Small-scale Technologies
- Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
- Environmental Systems
- Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics
- Physics and Chemistry
- Quantitative and Systems Biology
- Social and Cognitive Sciences
- World Cultures
Schools
- School of Engineering
- School of Natural Sciences
- School of Social Sciences & Humanities and Arts
Faculty
- Engineering
- Natural Sciences
- Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts
Contact Details
University of California, Merced
ATTN: Graduate Division
5200 N. Lake Road, Ste KL 227
Merced, CA 95343
Phone: (209) 228-4723
Fax: (209) 228-6906
Official Website: http://www.ucmerced.edu/
