Merced College

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Merced College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Merced College has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Merced College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Are Required At Merced College?

Merced College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Merced College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Merced College

When choosing a major, Merced College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Merced College.Merced College allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Merced College false.Merced College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Merced College

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Does Merced College Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Merced College offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Merced College Have An Online Program?

✅ Merced College true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Merced College Offer AP Credit?

✅ Merced College true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Merced College Have An Honors Program?

✅ Merced College true for highly-qualified applicants. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Merced College.

Does Merced College Require Internships?

❌ Merced College studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Merced College does not require internships for students of any major, internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.

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Additional Information About Merced College

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Merced College Library

The main library on campus is the Lesher Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Merced College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Merced College does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

Does Merced College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Merced College does not have any ROTC programs.

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