Through a variety of programs, resources, and initiatives, the Transition Programs team
supports students through their personal and academic transitions into, through, and out of UC Merced.
The programs and services that make up Transition Programs include:
- ASCEND New Student Experience
- New Student Orientation
- Strengthening Talents and Educational Pathways (STEP) Scholars Program
- Transfer, Returning, & Veteran (TRV) Program