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Returning Students

What is a Returning Student?

A Returning Student (sometimes referred to as a “reinstated” or “re-entry”) is someone coming back to UC Merced after a leave of absence, academic dismissal, or any period away from the university.

Admission Requirements

For detailed information on Returning Admissions Requirements, please visit the Admissions Reinstatement page here.

Degree Completion Program

UC Merced’s Degree Completion Program offers flexible pathways for former UC or transfer students to finish their bachelor’s in the School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Arts, whether enrolling part- or full-time, with personalized academic and financial advising, credit review, and access to scholarships and support services For more detailed information on the program, please visit the DCP page here.