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Information for Academic Year 2026-2027
Who may apply?
- The following students may apply to the University Honors Program to start in Fall 2026:
- Incoming first-year students
- Incoming transfer students
- Rising 2nd and 3rd year UCM students
Where do I apply?
- All University Honors Program applications are available online on our website here.
When can I apply?
- Incoming first-year students may apply upon receiving their admission notices from UC Merced.
- Incoming transfer students may apply upon receiving their admission notices from UC Merced.
- Rising 2nd and 3rd year UCM students may apply during the Spring 2026 semester.
- We will continue to accept applications and keep it open until all seats have been filled.
- If the priority consideration deadline has passed, we still strongly encourage applicants to apply!
- Check out our events calendar for deadlines.
