Office Hours
- Monday-Thursday: 10:00 AM (10:00) - 4:00 PM (16:00)
- Friday: 10:00 AM (10:00) - 2:00 PM (14:00)
*Except the holiday closure dates noted on this page
Office Location
Kolligian Library, Room 101
Please note that we have changed our entrance door. It is now the KL-101 external door, immediately next to the CARE Office and near Social Justice Plaza.
Mailing Address & General Contact Information
Office of International Affairs
5200 N. Lake Rd., KL-101
Merced, CA 95343
5200 N. Lake Rd., KL-101
Merced, CA 95343
email: international@ucmerced.edu
tele: (+1) 209-228-4722
fax: (+1) 209-228-4708
Office of International Affairs Services
Study Abroad
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Schedule an appointment with the appropriate Study Abroad staff member (see responsibilities)
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Visit the Study Abroad staff page in the MyStudyAbroad Portal for appointments, drop-in hours, or other contact information (cell phones for voice and texting, email, Whatsapp, etc.).
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Attend Study Abroad Events
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Are you ready to submit your MyStudyAbroad application? Just click submit and if you have further question you can email your study abroad advisor or drop into zoom hours.
International Students & Scholars
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Are you a new international student who has questions on how to obtain your UC Merced I-20 or DS-2019? If so, you can email iss@ucmerced.edu. Are you a current student who needs information on CPT,OPT, Academic Training or any other questions regarding your F-1 or J-1 student visa? For all current student matters, you can also email iss@ucmerced.edu.
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Are you a J-1 Exchange Visitor teaching or researching at UC Merced? You can email our J Scholar Visa Specialist Rico Johnson. His direct cell phone number is (209) 355-1018.
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Do you have questions about employment-based visas (H, O, E-3, TN or Permanent Residency)? If so, you can email Becky Mirza. Her direct cell phone is (209) 355-0913.
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General Inquiries / New or Current International Students (Including I-20, DS-2019, CPT, OPT, Academic Training, F-1, J-1 Questions) | International Students & Scholars ( iss@ucmerced.edu ) |
J-1 Exchange Visitors (Teaching or Researching) | Rico Johnson (rjohnson26@ucmerced.edu) |
Employment-Based Visas (H, O, E-3, TN, Permanent Residency) | Becky Mirza (bmirza@ucmerced.edu) |
The Office of International Affairs will observe closures on the following dates
University-Wide Holiday Closure Dates 2025
Holiday | Date |
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New Year Holiday | Wednesday, January 1, 2025 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Monday, January 20 |
President's Day | Monday, February 17 |
Cesar Chavez Holiday | Friday, March 28 |
Memorial Day | Monday, May 26 |
Juneteenth Day | Thursday, June 19 |
Independence Day | Friday, July 4 |
Labor Day | Monday, September 1 |
Veteran's Day | Tuesday, November 11 |
Thanksgiving | Thursday, November 27 Friday, November 28 |
Winter Holiday | Wednesday, December 24 Thursday, December 25 |
Winter Curtailment | TBD |
New Year Holiday | Wednesday, December 31, 2025 Thursday, January 1, 2026 |