Get ready to virtually explore our campus and connect with faculty, graduate students, and staff! Join us on February 15 & 16 for Virtual Graduate Visitation Days (VGVD). VGVD is hosted by UC Merced's Graduate Division and our campus partners.
REGISTER HERE: https://applygrad.ucmerced.edu/register/2023VGVD
Access links will be made available closer to the event dates. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email us at grad@ucmerced.edu.
Day 1: General VGVD Events
Wednesday, February 15
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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. Anita Bhappu |
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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 & Chemical Biology, Quantitative & Systems Biology and Physics. Presenter: Dr. Mike Colvin |
| 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. Anne Zanzucchi |
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10:45- 11:30 AM PST
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Virtual Campus Tour |
Day 2: General VGVD Events
Thursday, February 16
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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 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 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 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 |
| Bioengineering | 2/15/23 | 3 pm PSt | Bio E: Meet the Faculty |
| Chemistry & Biochemistry | 2/14/23 | 8:30 AM PST | CBC: Meet the Faculty |
| Chemistry & Biochemistry | 2/14/23 | 4 PM PST | CBC: Current Student Panel |
| Environmental Systems | 2/16/23 | 12 PM PST |
ES: Current Student & Alumni Panel |
| Interdisciplinary Humanities | 2/14/23 | 10 AM PST |
IH: Meeting with IH Leadership and Faculty Advisors |
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Mechanical Engineering |
2/15/23 | 12:00 PM PST |
Mechanical Engineering: Meet the program chair with Dr. Mehmet Baykara |
| Physics | 2/15/23 | 11 AM PST |
Physics: Meet the program chair with Dr. Chih-Chun Chien |
| Physics | 2/15/23 | 4 PM PST |
Physics: Roundtable with Current Graduate Students |
| Political Science | 2/17/23 | 2 PM PST |
PoliSci: Meet the program chair with Dr. Brad LeVeck |
| Political Science | 2/17/23 | 2:30 PM PST |
PoliSci: Office Hours with the Faculty |
| Psychological Sciences | 2/16/23 | 9 AM PST |
PsySci: Meet the program chair with Dr. Martin Hagger |
| Psychological Sciences | 2/16/23 | 12 PM PST |
Meet with Health Psychology faculty |
| Psychological Sciences | 2/17/23 | 9 AM PST |
Meet with Quantitative Psychology faculty |
| Psychological Sciences | 2/17/23 | 9 AM PST |
Meet with Developmental Psychology faculty |
| Psychological Sciences | 2/17/23 | 11 AM PST |
" Living in Merced" Panel Join the Psychological Science faculty and graduate students to virtually discuss living in Merced as a graduate student as well as an open Q&A session. |
| Public Health | 2/16/23 | 9 AM PST | Public Health Student Research Showcase |
| Quantitative & Systems Biology | 2/15/23 | 11:30 AM PST |
QSB: Meet the program chair with Dr. Fred Wolf |
| Quantitative & Systems Biology | 2/15/23 |
12 PM-2:30 PM PST |
QSB: One-on-One Meetings with the Faculty
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| Quantitative & Systems Biology | 2/16/23 |
11 AM- 1:30 PM PST |
QSB: One-on-One Meetings with the Faculty |
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
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