Passed/Not Passed (P/NP) No changes can be made after the first two weeks of classes without the approval of the appropriate Dean. The grade P is assigned for a letter grade of C- or better. If the student earns a grade of D+ or below, the grade will be recorded as NP.
GradesA+(excellent)4.0D-(barely passing)0.7F(not passing)0.0P(passed at a minimum level of C- or better by an undergraduate student)S(satisfactory, passed at a minimum level of B or better by a graduate student)35 more rows
You are personally invited to participate in the Count Me In program, exclusively offered at the University of California, Merced. This means you can be considered for admission to UC Merced. You can start your UC journey at one of the fastest-growing research universities in the nation, ranked in the top 100 (and No.
12 unitsStudents at UC Merced are expected to enroll full-time (12 units or more) each semester during their assigned registration time. Full-time status is required if you receive financial aid or veterans' benefits.
Courses graded on a P/NP and S/U basis are not factored into your GPA. Incomplete and In Progress grades are not factored into your GPA until a grade is assigned.
PASS/NO PASS DEFINITION: The grade P is assigned for a letter grade of C-minus or better. If the student earns a grade of D-plus or below, the grade will be recorded as NP. In both cases, the student's grade will not be computed into the grade point average.
UC Merced is one of the country's best four-year universities for quality, affordability and alumni outcomes, according to Money's 2020 Best Colleges rankings by value. In its first year on the annual list, UC Merced is No. 76 out of 739 schools that met Money's criteria for evaluation.
84.8% (2020)University of California Merced / Acceptance rate
We welcome students from all over the country to apply to UC. In addition to our commitment to California students, we believe that out-of-state students bring a diversity of backgrounds that add an important dimension to the educational experience and campus community.
120 unitsTo meet the normal progress to degree requirement, undergraduate students are expected to pass an average of 15 units per semester or 30 units per academic year, completing the 120 units necessary for graduation in four years.
The University of California, Merced is on the semester system. The academic year is divided into two semesters, and summer sessions during the summer term.
Undergraduate students at UC Merced have access to their MyDegreePath online via connect.ucmerced.edu. Once logged in, go to the Student Services tab or channel, then select MyDegreePath on the left under Student Services.