The University of California, Merced, established in 2005, is the newest campus in the UC system and the first American public research university to achieve carbon neutrality. Located in California's San Joaquin Valley, it serves over 9,100 students and is recognized for its commitment to sustainability, with every campus building LEED certified. UC Merced holds an R1 classification for very high research activity and offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs across its three schools: Engineering; Natural Sciences; and Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts. The university emphasizes accessibility and diversity, enrolling a high percentage of first-generation and underrepresented students, and is actively expanding its academic offerings, including a forthcoming medical school to address regional healthcare needs.
Transfer Admission Guarantee
UC Merced has a TAG agreement with SMC.
UC Merced Resources
Major Requirements for UC Merced (opens in new window)
- Enter Santa Monica College as Home School
- Enter University of California, Merced as Transfer School
- Click View Agreements Button
- Next Window Select Major to View Major Prep. Requirements
Note: Transfer admission to UC Merced is based primarily on the quality of an applicant's academic preparation. Students must be well prepared for their majors in order to succeed at UC Merced. While this general guideline is true every year, specific selection criteria are reviewed annually and may change depending on enrollment goals, the number of applicants, and the quality of applicants academic preparation.