Application Deadlines
Students who are interested in the UCDC Program must complete the online application and supplemental form in order to be considered for admission.
The Spring 2027 application is open!
The AY 2027-2028 application will open in January 2027
Submit the required supplemental form
All application materials should be submitted before the deadline. Letters of Recommendation should be emailed to ucdc@ucmerced.edu within 24 hours after the deadline.
To learn more about the program before the application deadline, please attend one of our events listed below or contact us.
Future Program Dates and Deadlines
| Term | Deadline (11:59 pm) | Program Dates |
| Spring 2027 |
Priority Deadline: September 17, 2026 |
January 11 - April 24, 2027 Move-in: January 6-7, 2027 |
| Fall 2027 | Application will open January 2027 | August 23 - December 4, 2027 Move-in: August 20-21, 2027 |
Questions? Meet with us!
Schedule a 1-on-1 meeting with Program Coordinator, Diana Hernandez Garcia: Virtual and In-person Meetings
Upcoming Zoom Information Sessions:
Fall 2027 Info Session coming soon!
Zoom Meeting ID: xxx xxxx xxxx
Upcoming System-wide Information Sessions (hosted by UCDC):
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 11:00 am PT
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 11:00 am PT
Tuesday, December 8, 2026 11:00 am PT
Tuesday, January 12, 2027 11:00 am PT
Tuesday, February 9, 2027 11:00 am PT
Tuesday, March 9, 2027 11:00 am PT
Tuesday, April 13, 2027 11:00 am PT
Tuesday, May 11, 2027 11:00 am PT
Register to attend here
This page was last updated on September 1, 2027.
