Faculty members considering the development of a new graduate program at UC Merced are invited to complete the Graduate Program Interest Form. The form collects essential information, including program type, proposed title, collaborators, and anticipated start term.
Following submission, the Graduate Division will review the information and coordinate a meeting with the relevant parties to discuss the proposal and outline next steps in the development process.
We appreciate your commitment to advancing graduate education at UC Merced and look forward to supporting your efforts.