CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE
Due to concerns around the COVID-19 virus, UC Merced leadership has decided to cancel all tours until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause.
After detailed and thoughtful discussion, we believe this is the best decision for our students, staff and guests. We feel it is important to look out for one another and to do what is best for global and UC Merced communities.
If you would like to reschedule your group tour, please contact Welcome Center coordinator Juan Román at 209-201-5601 or jroman4@ucmerced.edu.
Thank you,
UC Merced Welcome Center/Undergraduate Admissions
Family Tours
- Students and their families who wish to visit UC Merced can join other visiting students and their families on a student-led tour of campus.
- A student tour guide will take you on a 60-minute walking tour with a 20:1 visitor-to-guide ratio.
- Consist of a 60-minute walking tour led by a student tour guide.
- Contact the Welcome Center at (209) 228-6316 or via e-mail at tours@ucmerced.edu if you have questions or concerns.
- Available by reservation: Sign up for a tour now
Available Family Tour Times
Dates | Days of Week | Times | Make a Reservation |
Jan. 2 to Feb. 29, 2020 |
Monday through Friday Designated Saturdays at noon PDT (excludes major holidays) |
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March 1 to May 1, 2020 |
Monday through Friday Designated Saturdays at noon PST (excludes major holidays) |
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Registration is closed. |
Please Note
We know that things happen, but please note that due to an increased demand for campus tours, failure to check in by your designated tour start time may result in your spot being given to a guest on our waitlist.
Group Tours
- For schools, community colleges or community-based organizations that would like to visit UC Merced.
- Please allow 7 to 10 business days for confirmation and arrival instructions.
- Please note that due to an increased demand for campus tours, there might be a delay in the response time. Contact the Welcome Center at (209) 228-6316 or via e-mail at tours@ucmerced.edu if you have any questions or concerns.
UC Merced Tour Guides
Campus Drone Tours
- View campus points of interest and see our 2020 development
- Coming soon: A livestream campus tour
- Learn more about campus drone tours
More Information
For additional questions or concerns, please contact:
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Juan Román Welcome Center Coordinator tours@ucmerced.edu 209-228-4635 |
Brian Chongtoua Admissions Public Advisor bchongtoua@ucmerced.edu 209-228-4258 |
Welcome Center 5200 N. Lake Road Merced, CA 95343 Office: 209-228-6316 |