The UC Merced Fresno Center, established in 1997, houses various UC and non-UC programs, offers educational services and serves as a meeting facility.
UC Merced established the Fresno Center in 1997 as one of the first initiatives during planning stages for the UC Merced campus.
The center helped the San Joaquin Valley prepare for the opening of UC Merced and continues to serve the educational needs of Fresno area residents.
In addition, the UC Merced Fresno Center is ideal for meetings and as a work and office location.
Programs to Serve the Community
The center houses UC programs, including:
UC Merced Small Business Development Regional Network
UC Merced Center for Educational Partnerships
UC Cooperative Extension Fresno County
UCSF Fresno's Latino Center for Medical Education and Research
The Center also houses community-based educational, business and health organizations.
Additional Services
UC application and personal statement workshops, counselor conferences, UC Merced online admissions advising, and lectures and classes are offered periodically at the Fresno Center.
Equipped for High-Tech Needs
The center also offers office space and meeting rooms for lease to Fresno-area businesses and organizations. Amenities include:
Wireless Internet
Computer lab
Central location and free parking
Other Fresno Center Partners include:
Armenian Heritage Museum
California Area Health Education Center
California Federation of Teachers
Central Valley Higher Education Consortium
First 5 of Fresno County
Hmong Cultural Heritage Center and Museum
Service Employees International Union
UC Cooperative Extension Fresno County
UCSF Fresno Latino Center for Medical Education and Research
UC Merced opened Sept. 5, 2005, as the 10th campus in the University of California system and the first American research university of the 21st century. Situated near Yosemite National Park, the campus significantly expands access to the UC system for students throughout the state, with a special mission to increase college-going rates among students in the San Joaquin Valley. It also serves as a major base of advanced research, a model of sustainable design and construction, and a stimulus to economic growth and diversification throughout the region.
UC Merced Center for Educational Partnerships
UC Merced Small Business Development Center Regional Network
UCSF Fresno Latino Center for Medical Education and Research
UC Cooperative Extension Fresno County
Armenian Heritage Museum
California Area Health Education Center
California Federation of Teachers
Central Valley Higher Education Consortium
First 5 of Fresno County
Hmong Cultural Heritage Center and Museum
Service Employees International Union
