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 the 2026-2027 Academic Year will open soon!
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 2026 | AY 26-27 Application Opening Soon Priority Deadline: February 19, 2026 Final Deadline: April 12, 2026 |
August 24 - December 5, 2026 Move-in: August 21-22, 2026 |
| Spring 2027 |
AY 26-27 Application Opening Soon |
January 11 - April 25, 2027 Move-in: January 6-7, 2027 |
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
Upcoming Zoom Information Sessions:
Friday, February 6, 10:00-11:00 am
Friday, February 13, 1:30-2:30 pm
Thursday, March 5, 2:00-3:00 pm
Friday, March 20, 10:30-11:30 am
Tuesday, March 31, 12:00-1:00 pm
Zoom Meeting ID: 896 5498 4240
This page was last updated on January 20, 2026.
