Welcome

Navigating your academic journey here at UC Merced can feel overwhelming, to say the least, however, you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you're joining us as a transfer student, returning to school after some time away, or transitioning from military service to academic life, we’re thrilled to welcome you to our community!

 

At the Transfer, Returning, and Veteran Student Services, or TRV for short, we recognize that our non-traditional students bring unique experiences and different perspectives to our vibrant campus community.  Our mission is to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where you can thrive academically, personally, and professionally. From orientation to graduation, we’re here to connect you with tailored resources, create a sense of belonging, and celebrate your accomplishments along the way. Whether you need help navigating campus, accessing support services, or building community, the TRV is your success hub. We encourage you take full advantage of the services we offer - our lounge, our workshops, our game nights, or just pop in and say hi! Our dedicated team is ready to support you every step of the way.  

 

Welcome to UC Merced—we’re so glad you’re here!

- Astrid Bravo, TRV Coordinator

Creating A Sense of Belonging At The Calvin E. Bright Success Center

At the Calvin E. Bright Success Center (BSC), we seek to make sure that every scholar feels as if they belong at the University of California, Merced and have the resources to thrive academically, personally, and professionally. The BSC has a dual purpose of supporting the retention and success of every UC Merced scholar. While also supporting the most resilient, determined, and systemically oppressed student populations that exist in higher education today. This is challenging & rewarding work that requires intense collaborations (with campus and community partners) and intentional community building strategies to ensure students experience our programs and services as supportive and enhancing to their college experience.

The BSC works to welcome and support scholars before they even join campus. For some BSC programs, we support potential scholars applying to UC Merced. Since they choose UC Merced and come to campus we lead them through New Student Orientation, and connect with the peer mentors and other campus resources designed to support their wholistic success while attending UC Merced. By participating in a BSC program or service, every UC Merced scholar increases their chances of graduating successfully!

Office Hours

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
10:00 AM to 8 PM	10:00 AM to 8:00 PM	10:00 AM to 8:00 PM	10:00 AM to 8 PM	10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

 

 

 

Email: trv@ucmerced.edu

IN ALIGNMENT WITH PROPOSITION 209, THIS SPACE IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING FAIR AND HOLLISTIC SUPPORT FOR ALL SCHOLARS. WE EMBRACE A VARIETY OF IDENTITIES, PROMOTE EQUAL ACCESS, AND ENSURE A WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE FOR EVERYONE, REGARDLESS OF RACE, GENDER, ETHNICITY, OR BACKGROUND. 

Our Commitment: Connection: Foster meaningful connections through respect and collaboration. Consideration: Recognize & value the identities, beliefs, and lived experiences of all scholars.