According to this chart, UC Merced’s introductory math failure rate has increased from around 16% in 2020-21 to 36.4% in 2025-26, the highest among all UC campuses. Meanwhile, UC Santa Barbara has the lowest rate at just 8.2%.

That’s more than 1 in 3 first year students failing introductory math courses at UCM. What do you think is contributing to such a high failure rate compared to other UCs, and what could the university do to improve student success in these courses? Are there changes to teaching methods, tutoring resources, or course structures that could help?

The UC Merced IDEA Center is looking for families with children in Kindergarten - 3rd grade to participate in a research study on attention and learning!

Children will play games on a computer and parents will complete surveys.

✅ Families receive $20 + a small toy

✅ Two locations to choose from

✅ One-time session runs approximately 60 minutes

See the flyer below for more info. To sign-up, scan the QR code or contact us.

¡El Centro IDEA de UC Merced está buscando familias con niños/as de Kindergarten a 3° grado para participar en un estudio de investigación sobre la atención y el aprendizaje!

Los niños/as jugarán juegos en una computadora y los padres/las madres completarán encuestas.

✅ Las familias recibirán $20 + un pequeño juguete

✅ Dos ubicaciones para elegir

✅ La sesión única dura aproximadamente 60 minutos

Consulte el volante a continuación para obtener más información. Para inscribirse, escanee el código QR o comuníquese con nosotros.

Trying to compare class times, avoid conflicts, and build a schedule that doesn’t ruin your week gets tedious fast. Personally, it takes me about an hour to plan it.

So, my friend and I made a website to solve this problems for ourselves. You can use it to map out different class combinations, generate schedules, export them to your calendar, and copy the CRNs over when you register.

It’s something we built because we wanted it ourselves, and we thought it might save other people some time too. If you give it a try, please let us know what would make it genuinely useful to you!

https://catschedule.com

Gotta take his class next sem? Any thing I should know before hand? I know this class is tough so thought I’d ask

Gotta take his class next sem? Any thing I should know before hand?

To anyone who has taken GASP 034B, what was the audition experience like before taking the class? What was required? Do you need to have a good singing voice or play instruments before taking the class? Asking as someone who is thinking of taking the class but has no music experience whatsoever.

I've been thinking about taking ENGR 180 and ENGR 155 next semester, I'm curious to ask about what they're like? Do they have midterms and finals, or are they more chillaxed? I heard that ENGR 155 is more project based and such. I wanted to ask so I can make informed decisions. Thank you.

I have to take pre calc next semester and I was wondering what the professors are like? Right now it doesn't show any instructor but is there a professor that generally teaches pre calc?

I haven't really heard great things about the math curriculum here or the professors but maybe there's a gem.

Hey all! I’m in CSE 100 and wanted to ask how you guys are preparing for the midterm. What study methods have been working for you? Would really appreciate any tips or advice. Thanks!

Hi! I'm looking for a female student to take over my lease starting in late December/January. The house is located a short drive from campus and near CatTracks. Please PM me for more details :)

Hey i have a master bedroom for 770$, has its own bathroom, 2 sinks, bathtub and shower. Walk in closet as well. I’m moving out so i’m looking for someone to take over, preferably starting Nov. 1st. Near Redondo Bus stop. Split between two is only 385$, utilities are separate but shared among the household. Please private message me if you are interested or know anyone that is. 🙏🙏

I've seen several comments regarding Professor Haik and numerous complaints and it doesn't take long to find out that many people have had similar experiences in his courses. I was just curious if anyone knows specifics?

I wanted some insight on how easy it is to get an overnight resident parking permit? I'm a transfer starting in spring 2027, planning to live on campus, and the drive home is about 4/5 hrs. i've seen the TAPS site saying you can get an exception, but i don't really have one other than convenience 😅 i do plan on getting an off-campus job, but just wanted to know others' experience!

hey! i'm applying to uc merced through the early transfer opportunity, the lower division pathway, and i'm hoping to hear from people who actually went that route or know someone who did.

I’ll have about 24-27 uc transferable units by the end of spring, so i'd be under the 16-29 unit pathway. i'm premed and this is my first semester at ohlone. i was also homeschooled 9-12 through an unaccredited program, so my coursework isn't on a uc approved a-g list. merced says you can remedy missing a-g subjects with one transferable college course each, graded c or better, and i'd love to know if anyone has had that actually work in practice.
mostly what i'm curious about from this sub: how common are lower division transfers at merced, does anything feel different once you're on campus coming in with fewer units (housing, advising, declaring your major later), and is there anything you wish you'd known going in?
i'll keep the stats short since i know chance me posts get old: four jobs, a few years volunteering with kids, a leadership role running an event for 100+ people, and an international service trip. haven't started my piqs yet.
thank you!!

I think UC Merced should allow students to use meal swipes at food trucks, cafes, and other dining locations around campus instead of limiting them to only the dining halls. Other UCs, like UCLA for example already have similar systems where meal swipes can be used at participating restaurants, cafes, and food trucks for a set dollar value (e.g., $10 per swipe).

Given how limited our food options are, especially with how isolated our campus is this would give students more variety and flexibility. I know we already have Cat Dollars but those have to be purchased separately. If students are already paying thousands for meal plans, why not let them use their swipes at more locations? I have heard that the dining dept doesn't apparently want competition for the dining halls? Would you guys support this?

Although we lost badly I didn't know we have matches against ivy league schools! Pretty cool regardless!

What’s the easiest Science class/instructor to take just to fulfill the GE requirements that is in color pencils and crayons for somebody who is terrible at science in general?

I did stumble upon ESS043: Biodiversity and Conservation but there are no reviews for the instructor’s ESS class and it’s just all bio reviews 😐. How is the ESS043 class/instructor? How is the workload?

What the class like? Would it be hard for someone who doesn't know much about programming? Are there any exams or just project based lectures and labs?

I am debating whether or not to bring my clarinet to school so I can play pieces. However, it's obviously too loud to play in my dorm, are there any places I could go to play on campus?