Semester Start Checklist
Welcome to the New Student Readiness Checklist site!
Below is a web version of the New Student Readiness Checklist. To access a PDF version, click HERE.
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Be Academically Successful |
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Begin logging into your UC Merced Email, CatCourses, and UC Merced Connect daily
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Generate Duo backup codes so you can authenticate and access UC Merced services with Duo if you cannot access your mobile device
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Review OIT's Quick Start Video
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Download and set-up the Campus VPN
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Be Well |
- Review the DoYourPart website for updated information about campus COVID-19 rules.
- Review UC Merced’s Resources for Basic Needs
- Visit the CalFresh website to review benefits eligibility or to connect with a staff member
- Complete Grocery Bag Pick-Up Form each week to receive a pre-packed grocery bag (if you are living on campus or near Merced)
- Familiarize yourself with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) & Health Services
- Learn more about Financial Wellness and take important steps to control your finances
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Mandatory Trainings for New Students |
- Review your Mandatory Training Requirements (personalized links were sent to your UC Merced email address)
- AlcoholEdu
- Complete Part 1 by September 12, 2022
- Violence Intervention & Prevention Program (VIP)
- Complete by September 30, 2022
- Mental Well-Being for Students
- Configure and familiarize yourself with CatCourses. Instructors will be adding course information through the start of the semester
- Review Additional IT Resources
- Find your textbooks through the UC Merced Bookstore
- Review the Classroom Learning Success CatCourse Module (avaliable August 19th)
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Be Engaged |
- Opt-in to the Connect Student Success Channel
- Check out the Welcome Back Festivities
- Have a conversation with family members about when and how you will communicate as well as discussing boundaries and other issues to ensure you are all on the same page
- Identify ways you will connect with fellow Bobcats
- Joining a club
- Create or join a study group
- Visit the Success Website to find more ways to connect to the Bobcat community
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Connect with UC Merced |
- Students First Center: (209) 228-7178
- Information Technology: (209) 228-HELP (4357)
- Health Center: (209) 228-2273
- CAPS: (209) 228-4266
- UCMPD Emergency: (209) 228-2677 (CAT-COPS)
- Register for UC Merced Alerts
- UCMPD Non-Emergency: (209) 228-8273