Get ready to virtually explore our campus and connect with faculty, graduate students, and staff! VGVD is hosted by UC Merced's Graduate Division and our campus partners. VGVD 2025 dates will be posted soon.
REGISTER HERE: https://applygrad.ucmerced.edu/register/vgvd2024
Day 1: General VGVD Events
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Time |
Event Information |
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9-10 AM PST |
Graduate Division Welcome Description: Kick off VGVD with Vice Provost and Graduate Dean, Dr. Hrant P. Hratchian and Graduate Division support staff during this webinar and Q&A session! We will discuss what to expect as a graduate student at UC Merced and all the exciting opportunities that await you on our campus. |
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10-10:30 AM PST
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Meet the Leadership: School of Engineering Description: Open to all. The following program applicants are especially encouraged to attend: Bioengineering, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Environmental Systems, Management of Complex Systems, Materials & Biomaterials Science & Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Presenter: Dr. Stefano Carpin, Associate Dean and Professor, School of Engineering |
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10-10:30 AM PST |
Meet the Leadership: School of Natural Sciences Description: Open to all. The following program applicants are especially encouraged to attend: Applied Math, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Quantitative & Systems Biology and Physics. Presenter: Dr. Betsy Dumont, Dean and Professor, School of Natural Sciences |
| 10-10:30 AM PST |
Meet the Leadership: School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Arts Description: Open to all. The following program applicants are especially encouraged to attend: Cognitive & Information Sciences, Economics, Interdisciplinary Humanities, Political Science, Psychological Sciences, Public Health and Sociology. Presenter: Dr. Heather Bortfeld, Dean and Professor, School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Arts |
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Cancelled
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Virtual Campus Tour |
Day 2: General VGVD Events
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Time |
Event Information |
| 8 - 9 AM PST |
Office of International Affairs: “I’m An International Student, What’s Next?” Description: During this webinar, UC Merced’s Office of International Affairs (OIA) will discuss next steps for international students and what to expect if you are offered admission to one of our graduate programs. Presenter: Lacey Long Vejar |
| 9 - 10 AM PST |
School of Engineering Graduate Student Panel: Why I Chose UC Merced Description: School of Engineering (SOE) graduate students will share their experiences at UC Merced during this panel and Q&A. Open to all. The following program applicants are especially encouraged to attend: Bioengineering, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Environmental Systems, Management of Complex Systems, Materials & Biomaterials Science & Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. |
| 10 - 11 AM PST |
School of Natural Sciences Graduate Student Panel: Why I Chose UC Merced Description: School of Natural Sciences (SNS) graduate students will share their experiences at UC Merced during this panel and Q&A. Open to all. The following program applicants are especially encouraged to attend: Applied Math, Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Quantitative & Systems Biology and Physics. |
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11 - 12 PM PST |
School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Arts Graduate Student Panel:Why I Chose UC Merced Description: School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts (SSHA) graduate students will share their experiences at UC Merced during this panel and Q&A. Open to all. The following programs are especially encouraged to attend: Cognitive & Information Sciences, Economics, Interdisciplinary Humanities, Political Science, Psychological Sciences, Public Health and Sociology applicants. |
School and Graduate Program VGVD Events
| Graduate Group |
Date |
Time |
Event Information |
| Physics | 2/15/24 | 8 AM- 9 AM PST |
Physics: Meet the Program Chair Description: Join the Physic's graduate chair Dr. David Strubbe to virtually discuss the program, campus, and the opportunities that await you as a UC Merced graduate student. |
| Environmental Systems | 2/15/24 | 11:30 AM- 12:30 PM PST |
Environmental Systems: Meet the Program Chair Description: Join the Environmental Systems graduate chair Dr. Emily Moran alongside ES faculty to virtually discuss the program, campus, and the opportunities that await you as a UC Merced graduate student. |
| Economics | Cancelled | Cancelled |
Economics: Meet the Economics Graduate Faculty & Current Students |
| Materials and Biomaterials Science and Engineering | 2/16/24 | 8:00 AM- 9:00 AM PST |
Materials and Biomaterials Science and Engineering: Meet the Faculty and Current Graduate Students Description: Join the MBSE graduate chair, Dr. Sarah Kurtz, alongside a panel of current graduate students and faculty to virtually discuss the program, campus, and the opportunities that await you as a UC Merced graduate student. |
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Quantitative and Systems Biology |
2/16/24 | 9:00 AM- 10:00 AM PST |
Quantitative and Systems Biology: The Quantitative & Systems Biology Graduate Program Description: Join the Quantitative and Systems Biology graduate chair Dr. Fred Wolf alongside QSB faculty to virtually discuss the program, campus, and the opportunities that await you as a UC Merced graduate student. |
| Chemistry & Biochemistry | 2/16/24 | 9:00 AM- 10:00 AM PST |
Chemistry & Biochemistry: Meet the Faculty Description: Join the Chemistry & Biochemistry graduate chair Dr. Michael Findlater alongside a panel of current faculty to virtually discuss the program, campus, and the opportunities that await you as a UC Merced graduate student. |
| Chemistry & Biochemistry | 2/16/24 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM PST |
Chemistry & Biochemistry: Current Graduate Student Panel Description: Join the Chemistry & Biochemistry department to have a roundtable discussion with current graduate students. |
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Mechanical Engineering |
2/16/24 | 10:00 AM- 10:30 AM PST |
Mechanical Engineering: Meet the Program Chair Description: Join the Mechanical Engineering's graduate chair Dr. Mehmet Baykara to virtually discuss the program, campus, and the opportunities that await you as a UC Merced graduate student. |
| Political Science | 2/16/24 | 12:00 PM- 12:30 PM PST |
Political Science: Meet the Program Chair Description: Join the Political Science graduate chair Dr. Brad LeVeck to virtually discuss the program, campus, and the opportunities that await you as a UC Merced graduate student. |
| Political Science | 2/16/24 | 12:30 PM- 3:00 PM PST |
Political Science: Office Hours with the Faculty Description: Join UC Merced's Political Science Faculty during their office hours to discuss their research and the opportunities that await you as a UC Merced graduate student. |
| Public Health | 2/16/24 | 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM PST |
Public Health: PhD Virtual Visitation Description: Join the Public Health's graduate chair Dr. Sidra Goldman-Mellor to virtually discuss the program, campus, and the opportunities that await you as a UC Merced graduate student. |
| Psychological Sciences | 2/23/24 | TBD |
Psychological Science: Meet the Program Chair Description: Join the Psychological Sciences graduate chair Dr. Martin Hagger to virtually discuss the program, campus, and the opportunities that await you as a UC Merced graduate student. Registration links will be sent via email |
Contact Information:
School of Engineering Graduate Staff: soe-grstaff@ucmerced.edu
School of Natural Sciences Graduate Staff: snsgradstaff@ucmerced.edu
School of Social Sciences Humanities & Art Graduate Staff: ssha.grad@ucmerced.edu
