Contacting SSHA Academic Advisors
UC Merced Policy on the Use of Email for Official Communications with Students establishes email as a method for official communications from UC Merced to graduate, professional, and undergraduate students. All students are responsible for knowing, and when relevant, acting on all contents they are sent via email.
Contacting SSHA Academic Advising
- Due to privacy regulations, Academic Advisors will solely communicate wtith students through their assigned UC Merced email account (@ucmerced.edu).
- Students should check their UC Merced email regularly as important information is distributed via this communication method.
- Students must be aware of and act on all email communications as needed.
- Email communication is preferred if a student is unable to meet with their Academic Advisor via appointments or walk-in hours.
Email Etiquette when Contacting SSHA Academic Advisors
- During non-peak times, email response from Academic Advisors is 5-7 business days.
- For support with general questions email ssha.advising@ucmerced.edu.
- In an effort to assist you more quickly, please be sure to include the following information in your message:
- Your full name
- Your UC Merced student ID number
- A brief, but detailed, explanation of your question or concern
