The College offers support to justice-impacted students through our Rising Scholars program. Justice-impacted individuals include those who have been incarcerated or detained in a prison, immigration detention center, local jail, juvenile detention center, or any other carceral setting, those who have been convicted but not incarcerated, those who have been charged but not convicted, and those who have been arrested.

Academic Transition Packet

Download our complete Academic Transition Packet. Table of Contents
Rising Scholars Introduction Letter
Program Services
How to Become a Rising Scholar
How to Register for Classes
Merced College Programs & Services to Promote Student Success
Associate Degree Majors and Certificate Programs
Associate Degree Breadth Requirements
CSU-GE Breadth Certification Requirements
IGETC
Fast Track Training
Merced College Campus Map
Financial Aid
EOPS Eligibility & Application
DSPS Application & Enrollment

Complete the Rising Scholars Referral Form

STEP 1
Download the Rising Scholars Referral Form (pdf)

STEP 2
Complete all parts of the form.

STEP 3
ON CAMPUS  – Click the submit button on the form if you are on campus, this will launch Outlook client.
OFF CAMPUS/HOME – 
Save the form and attach it in a new email to [email protected]

STEP 4
Send email with completed attachment.