UC Merced Late Application Appeal Form

Page 1 - Appeal Information

Fall 2025 Notice
If you intend to appeal for a late application to the fall 2025 term, please allow us a little additional time to prepare this form for new major additions. Please expect them to all be available by the middle of December. If the major you are attempting to apply late for is already available in this form, please continue with your submission.
Appeal Introduction
The University of California's application periods are the following dates:

Fall Semester: November 1 - November 30
Spring Semester: July 1 - July 31

If you are interested in appealing to submit a late application, it is important that you complete this form as soon as possible. This form is not your application but, if approved, you will receive further information on steps to complete your application.  If you have questions, call (209) 228-7178 or email admissions@ucmerced.edu.

NOTE: Students whose appeals are granted and are invited to apply will receive additional information in a subsequent email. Remember, if you are selected to apply, any application fees incurred are non-refundable. Please ensure that you meet the admission requirements for first year or transfer students before you submit your appeal.


You are encouraged to:
  • Student-led campus tours are available Monday-Friday and most Saturdays throughout the year. To sign up for a tour or find out more information, visit our tours website.
  • Review what educational opportunities UC Merced has to offer at our Majors Page.
  • Ask us any questions you have. Please feel free to contact us at (209) 228-7178 or at admissions@ucmerced.edu. You can also visit our website.
University of California Application Status



Your Application ID number is a seven (7) digit number starting with a '2' for fall 2024 or spring 2025.

All majors are selective at the transfer level.  Please review what courses are required to transfer.
Personal Information





Address Information







Reason for Appeal

Additional Information
You can submit letters, documents or transcripts with your appeal. If "unofficial transcript" attachment is listed below, it is required with your appeal. Letters should substantiate the reason(s) for the appeal. Additional information such as letters of recommendation are not required.



Appeal Introduction
The University of California, Merced, is committed to educating tomorrow's leaders. In that spirit, we are pleased to offer you a special opportunity to be considered for admission to UCMerced, with the condition that you meet first year or transfer admissions requirements.

NOTE: Students whose appeals are granted and are invited to apply will receive additional information in a subsequent email. Remember, any application fees incurred are non-refundable; please check your invitation to determine if application fees are waived.
You are encouraged to:
  • Student-led campus tours are available Monday-Friday and most Saturdays throughout the year. To sign up for a tour or find out more information, visit our tours website.
  • Review what educational opportunities UC Merced has to offer at our Majors Page.
  • Ask us any questions you have. Please feel free to contact us by at (209) 228-7178 or at admissions@ucmerced.edu. You can also visit our website.
Appeal Introduction
The University of California, Merced, is committed to educating tomorrow's leaders. In that spirit, we are pleased to offer you a special opportunity to be considered for admission to UC Merced, with the condition that you meet a prescribed set of criteria.

NOTE: You will receive additional information in a subsequent email as soon as your application is received; this couple take up to a couple of weeks. Remember, any application fees incurred are non-refundable; please check your invitation to determine if application fees are waived. Please ensure that you meet the admission requirements for first year or transfer students before you submit your appeal.
You are encouraged to:
  • Student-led campus tours are available Monday-Friday and most Saturdays throughout the year. To sign up for a tour or find out more information, visit our tours website.
  • Find out if you qualify for the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) at UC Merced Students from WUE states can qualify for a tuition discount.
  • Review what educational opportunities UC Merced has to offer at our Majors Page.
  • Ask us any questions you have. Please feel free to contact us by at (209) 228-7178 or at admissions@ucmerced.edu. You can also visit our website.
Appeal Introduction
The University of California, Merced, is committed to educating tomorrow's leaders. In that spirit, we are pleased to offer you a special opportunity to be considered for admission to UC Merced, with the condition that you meet a prescribed set of criteria.

NOTE:You will receive additional information in a subsequent email as soon as your application is received; this couple take up to a couple of weeks. Remember, any application fees incurred are non-refundable; please check your invitation to determine if application fees are waived. Please ensure that you meet the admission requirements for first year or transfer students before you submit your appeal.
You are encouraged to:
  • Student-led campus tours are available Monday-Friday and most Saturdays throughout the year. To sign up for a tour or find out more information, visit our tours website.
  • Review what educational opportunities UC Merced has to offer at our Majors Page.
  • Ask us any questions you have. Please feel free to contact us by at (209) 228-7178 or at admissions@ucmerced.edu. You can also visit our website.
Personal Information





Your Application ID number is a seven (7) digit number starting with an '1' for fall 2024 or spring 2025.



Page 2 - Major Selection

Major Information
You are required to select a major. Please review all majors available at our Majors Page. Use the drop- down menus to either view by academic school or to view all majors.

School of Engineering
School of Natural Sciences
Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts
Undeclared
  • Undeclared/Undecided
  • Undeclared Engineering
  • Undeclared Natural Sciences
  • Undeclared Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts

only majors for the selection you are viewing will appear in the selection area; if you want a different major please change your school selection.
Major Information
You are required to select a major. Please review all majors available at our Majors Page. Use the drop- down menus to either view by academic school or to view all majors.

School of Engineering
School of Natural Sciences
Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts

only majors for the selection you are viewing will appear in the selection area; if you want a different major please change your school selection.

only majors for the selection you are viewing will appear in the selection area; if you want a different major please change your school selection.

only majors for the selection you are viewing will appear in the selection area; if you want a different major please change your school selection.

only majors for the selection you are viewing will appear in the selection area; if you want a different major please change your school selection.

only majors for the selection you are viewing will appear in the selection area; if you want a different major please change your school selection.

only majors for the selection you are viewing will appear in the selection area; if you want a different major please change your school selection.

only majors for the selection you are viewing will appear in the selection area; if you want a different major please change your school selection.

only majors for the selection you are viewing will appear in the selection area; if you want a different major please change your school selection.

only majors for the selection you are viewing will appear in the selection area; if you want a different major please change your school selection.



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