For any former University of California student who meets the following requirements:
- Admitted and successfully completed at least one semester or one quarter during a regular term (Fall, Winter, or Spring) at a University of California campus.
- Has not been enrolled at UC Merced for at least one (1) semester immediately prior to the term of admission (not including summer terms) or has not been enrolled at any other University of California campus for at least two (2) consecutive quarters immediately prior to the term of admission for this program (not including summer terms).
- Is pursuing a degree in the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts (SSHA) at UC Merced through intercampus transfer, reentry admission, or actively completing degree requirements or reentry requirements at another institution of higher education and receiving support from the Degree Completion Program.
- Completed a minimum of one (1) semester or one (1) quarter unit at the University of California campus upon successful matriculation and completion of at least one semester or one quarter during a regular term. There is no maximum number of units a student must have earned to be eligible for this program.
- Has not earned a bachelor’s degree from any college or university.
Available Options to Complete Your Degree
If you are unsure if you qualify for our Degree Completion Program, a Transfer or an Academic Reentry, compare the requirements for each program or schedule an advising meeting with us to discuss.
Comparison of Admissions Requirements Across Programs
| Requirement | Degree Completion Program | Lower Division UC Transfer | Upper Division UC Transfer | UC Merced Good Standing Reinstatement | UC Merced Poor Standing Reinstatement |
| Minimum Terms Away from UC Merced | 1 semester | None | None | None | 1 AY incl. summer |
| Minimum Terms Away from any UC | 1 semester (2 quarters) | None | None | None | 1 AY incl. summer |
| Minimum Units Earned | 1.0 | 1.0 | 60.0 | None | None |
| Maximum Units Earned | None | 59.9 | 80.0 | None | None |
| Major Restriction | Yes, SSHA* only | No | No | No | No |
If you have not been away from any UC but are looking to transfer, you can apply via our Transfer Program. Visit our Transfer Program Requirements to learn about your options.
If you wish to be reinstated, visit our Academic Reentry Requirements to see what’s required.
You may also contact our Admissions Advisor at degreecompletion@ucmerced.edu to schedule a meeting to discuss your options and program requirements.
