Find Your Registration Time

Familiarize yourself with UC Merced's online registration tools in advance of your scheduled access period to ensure access to My Registration. Then, register at your earliest convenience when your registration appointment opens to obtain the best selection of classes. Delaying registration may limit the number of preferred classes available to you to register in.  
 
 

Registration Order During Registration Weeks

In general, this is how registration is organized during registration weeks. However, days might change due to holidays and other scheduled activities. 

Week Description Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Priority Registration Groups Mandated Priority Groups Campus Priority Groups
Week One Graduate Students and Seniors (90+) Seniors (90+) Juniors (60+) Juniors (60+)  
Week Two Sophmores (30+) Sophmores (30+) Frosh Frosh  

Web Navigation Path to Registration Appointment Time

  • Find and then click the My Registration button (magnifying glass) under the "For Continuing Students" section of My Merced.
  • Click "Prepare for Registration"
  • Select a term and then press continue.
  • Review the messages in each ribbon - Time Ticket information will be available here.
    • Note multiple dates and times registration is allowed within.

How are Registration Appointment Times Assigned?

Registration appointments are assigned based on the amount of earned and in-progress units a student has at that time. For transfer credit to be included in semester assignments, students should have official transcripts submitted to the Office of the Registrar by the dates listed below:

  • Spring assignments, official transcripts need to be submitted by September 10, (e.g Spring 2027, transcripts should be received by September 10, 2026).   
  • Summer assignments, official transcripts need to be submitted by January 10, (e.g. Summer 2027, transcripts should be received by January 10, 2027).
  • Fall assignments, official transcripts need to be submitted by February 10, (e.g. Fall 2027, transcripts should be received by February 10, 2027).   

A registration appointment will not be changed after it is assigned. This includes instances where transcripts eligible for transfer credit review are received after a registration appointment has been assigned. More information about registration priority can be found in the catalog. 

When are Registration Appointment Times Available?

Appointment times are available in October for spring registration, February for summer registration, and March for fall registration, approximately 2 to 3 weeks before registration begins. 

Registration appointments for Spring 2027 are available for review in My Registration located in the My Merced portlet of connect.ucmerced.edu.

Check for Registration Holds

A registration hold is placed on your record to prevent registration. You may view your holds in My Merced. The types of holds that may appear include:

  • Financial- In most cases, financial holds may be paid in cash or by check at the Cashier's Office next to the Students First Center. They may also be paid online through MyBill.
  • Non-financial- You must clear any non-financial holds with the administrative office that imposed it.
  • Advising- In some cases, you may find that you are required to visit with an advisor, due to special circumstances or concerns about your academic performance.

More information and with a detailed list of holds is available on the Registrar's webiste.

Registration Pause

During spring and fall registration cycles all continuing student registration activity, including waitlist, will be paused when new students register. For Spring 2027 registration, the pause will start December 7, 2026 at 11:59pm, and registration will resume Friday, December 11, 2026 at 9:00am.

New Students

First-year and transfer students entering the University in Spring 2027 will be sent information about registration appointment times, how to choose your classes, and how to register. Be sure to review the Admitted Student page for a full list of upcoming important registration-related events, dates, and deadlines. Of course, all new students are encouraged to attend an orientation session. During orientation, incoming students will meet with their academic advisor. Information about orientation, is available online.