Support Resources and Who to Contact
Not sure who to ask for help with your MyDegreePath (MDP) audit or planner? Use the guide below to find the right support based on your need or issue.
Academic Questions
Academic Advisor
Start here for most audit-related questions. Your academic advisor can help you:
- Understand your audit and what it means
- Fix misplaced or missing courses (via exception requests)
- Answer questions about majors, minors, or GE requirements
- Provide guidance on catalog year and course planning
How to find your advisor:
Your assigned advisor is listed at the top of your Degree Audit.
Or visit: https://advising.ucmerced.edu/who-my-academic-advisor
Bobcat Advising Center
Supports first-year and undeclared students with general education, registration, and audit questions.
Website: https://bobcat-advising-center.ucmerced.edu
Transfer Credit & Registrar-Related Questions
Office of the Registrar
Contact the Registrar if you have questions about:
- Transfer credit posting or evaluation
- Catalog year errors
- Graduation requirement rules
- Degree clearance questions
Email: registrar@ucmerced.edu
Website: https://registrar.ucmerced.edu
Graduate Students
Graduate students should work directly with their program advisor for:
- Program-specific audit concerns
- Thesis/dissertation requirement tracking
- Exceptions or substitutions
Need further help? Email: registrar@ucmerced.edu
Technical Issues or Login Problems
OIT Service Desk
If you're having trouble logging in, seeing your audit, or believe there's a system bug, contact the OIT Service Desk:
- Submit a request: https://servicehub.ucmerced.edu → Get Help
- Email: helpdesk@ucmerced.edu
- Phone: (209) 228-HELP (4357)
- Live Chat available through the Service Hub
Tip: Be Specific in Your Request
- Include your full name and student ID
- Describe what you’re seeing (or not seeing)
- Add screenshots if possible
Your Degree Audit and Planner are powerful tools—don’t hesitate to reach out when you need help!