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Welcome to the Office of Student Life!

The Office of Student Life is here to encourage involvement in campus life, support student initiatives, and serve as a primary liaison for students.  Education happens both inside and outside the classroom, and a successful college career includes social as well as intellectual development.  Invest in your own success...get involved!

For more information about any of OSL's events and services, please contact us at studentlife@ucmerced.edu, 209-228-5433, or visit us in the Kolligian Library Room 184.

Upcoming Event Information

UC Merced Responds - Fundraising ThermometerUC Merced Responds - Penny Wars!
Help UC Merced support Unicef's efforts in Haiti by participating in our Penny Wars campaign.  Which group can raise more toward our goal - the students or the faculty & staff?

The rules are simple - every cent donated counts as points for your group!  (A penny = 1 point, nickle = 5 points, $1 = 100 points, etc.)  The group with the most points wins bragging rights!

Tubs are available at the Office of Student Life, Students First Center, and the Housing Office.  There are two tubs at each location labeled 'students' and 'staff/faculty' - make sure you put your coins in the right tub!  The contest will only run until February 12 - so make your donations now!

 For more information about UC Merced's response, join our Facebook group.  For more information about Unicef, visit their website here.  For questions, please contact David Turner (228-4552) or Chau Pham, Rotaract President.

 

4th Annual Black History Month Oratorical Contest
"Celebrating Diversity in Education: Does My Success Lead to Your Failure?"
     - Contest Theme

Saturday, February 27, 2010
4pm - Lakireddy Auditorium

In honor of Black History Month and in celebration of the rich oratorical tradition in the African-American community, Intercultural Programs is proud to announce the 4th Annual Black History Month Oratorical Cotnest

To download a contest application, click here

For additional information, click here 

 

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Our Vision

The Office of Student Life will be a leader in providing innovative, student-centered programs and services that enhance the academic vision and connect students with opportunities for social, intellectual and skill development.

 

Our Mission

The Office of Student Life exists to support the development of our students and community to promote responsible and engaged citizenship.

 

Mailing Address: 5200 N. Lake Road Merced, CA 95343
  Main Phone: 209.228.5433   Fax:  209.228.7618