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 application for Spring 2026 is open!
Priority Deadline: September 18, 2025 by 11:59 pm.
Final Deadline: October 3, 2025 by 11:59 pm.**
**Application will remain open after the dealine until spots are filled for Spring 2026
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 |
| Fall 2025 | Application Closed | August 18 - December 5, 2025 |
| Spring 2026 |
Final Deadline: Oct. 3, 2025** |
January 5 - April 17, 2026 |
Questions? Meet with us!
Schedule a 1-on-1 meeting with UCDC Student Ambassador, Alisa Ioffe, or Program Coordinator, Diana Hernandez Garcia: Virtual and In-person Meetings
Zoom Information Sessions:
Friday, September 12, 2:00-3:00 pm
Monday, September 15, 3:00-4:00 pm
Tuesday, September 23, 10:00-11:00 am
Zoom Meeting Id: 830 2872 910
This page was last updated on September 24, 2025.
