Former UC Merced students taking the last course to graduate with an undergraduate degree are in a special category and will be required to obey certain rules and policies related to the Open University (Concurrent Enrollment) Program. While courses taken through the Open University Program can count toward a degree at UC Merced, those seeking a degree from this campus should contact an academic advisor in their school for approval before enrolling.
- Former UC Merced students will need permission from their School Dean prior to enrolling in Open University. The school will determine how many Open University units and/or courses a student may apply to their undergraduate degree graduation requirements. Typically, this will not be more than two courses.
- All campus debts must be paid in full. Failure to report outstanding balances on campus may result in application denial.
- A student must be in good standing. Students currently on academic warning or probation must present written approval from your school with the Concurrent Enrollment application form.
- Grade point averages (GPA) for courses taken through Open University (Concurrent Enrollment) are not counted toward fulfilling requirements for the degree.
Students on the Education Leave Program may not enroll in Open University while they are on leave from UC Merced.