UC Merced Promise

What is Merced Promise?

The Merced Promise is a partnership between Merced College and the University of California, Merced. It is a commitment to our students to create a streamlined transfer process to earn their bachelor’s degrees here at the University of California, Merced.

The Career and Transfer Center have a dedicated UC Merced Advisor who works in Transfer Admissions at UC Merced. They have an office in the Career and Transfer Center, and they are ready to meet with you!

Student Support for Students

All the help starts with an appointment with MJ Jimenez.

  • Get support understanding UC Merced transfer requirements.
  • Get support with the UC Transfer Admission Planner (TAP).
  • Get support with the UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
  • Receive important updates as they relate to your transfer timeline.
  • Receive invitation to events.
  • Get insights into UC Merced programs, scholarships, and activities.

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Benefits of the Merced Promise

A successful transfer to UC Merced!

  • By attending counseling sessions, attending Merced Promise advising sessions and events, you can fully understand the transfer process to UC Merced.
  • Successfully submit UC TAG applications and UC Applications.
  • Fully understand the timeline of your application to UC Merced.
  • Invitations to special events like “Bobcat Day.”
  • If you meet UCM requirements, have a guaranteed transfer there through the UC TAG program.

Schedule with MJ

  1. Call the Career and Transfer Center. MJ Jimenez is available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
  2. Or you can submit an interest form directly to MJ to be part of the Merced Promise program.
Submit Interest Form

UC Merced Majors

Please review the PDF or download the PDF to review majors at UC. 

UCM Major List Fall 2025

MC2UCM Cross-Enrollment

UC Merced and Merced College have created a Cross Campus Enrollment agreement that allows Merced College students who meet eligibility criteria to enroll in one course at UC Merced for the same cost as a Merced College student.

Enrollment is limited to one course per term, and participating students need the approval of both the home and the host campus.

  1. Application Form 
  2. Instructions and Guide to support the process of cross-enrollment.

Blue and Gold: UC financial aid

UC Blue and Gold: Financial Aid 
Blue and Gold is our commitment to offering financial aid that greatly benefits all California students and provides cost predictability to all students.

Tuition Coverage: Most California families that earn up to $100,000 receive enough grant and scholarship funds to cover their UC tuition.

Minimized Student Debt: With an average aid package including up to $22,000 in grants and scholarships, many California students are able to work part-time to cover their remaining costs, allowing them to graduate with minimal debt and often times debt-free.

Tuition Predictability: As a UC student, your tuition amount will be set when you first enroll and will remain the same for up to six years.

How to apply: FAFSA/California Dream Act Application + Cal Grant GPA Verification Form (you will be automatically considered when you submit these forms by March 2.