Where is the Fiat Lux Scholars Program Office located?
Interim Fiat Lux Coordinator/Counselor, Alejandro Delgadillo - KL 222
Fiat Lux Counselor, Kisha McGuire - Tenaya 160
Program Assistant, Brandon Perez - KL 222
What type of services does the Fiat Lux Scholars Program provide?
The Fiat Lux Scholars Program offers a variety of workshops, socials, study sessions, faculty receptions, and one-on-one meetings with professional/student staff.
What are the requirements for first-year students?
First-year students are required to live on campus in our Living Learning community. After your first year, you may live off-campus. In addition, students have a set of requirements that you must complete each semester. You may find the updates here: http://fiatlux.ucmerced.edu/First_Year_Scholars
How can I maintain my eligibility within the Fiat Lux Scholars Program?
Each Program Participant will undergo a semesterly review regarding requirement completion. In order for scholars to maintain eligibility in the program you must meet all of the following criteria:
- Maintain active participation and complete Fiat Lux Program requirements each semester
- Maintain at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA
- Complete the FASFA application by the priority deadline each year (March 2)
- Submit all required documentation requested by the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships by the established deadline each year (June 1)
- Maintain a full-time course load of 12 units or more per semester
- Meet UC Merced Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards each year
- Maintain Pell Grant and Cal Grant eligibility
- Maintain continous enrollment at UC Merced for the 4 years
Who do I contact if I have any questions about my Fiat Lux financial aid package?
Our program has a Financial Aid Advisor that is devoted to assisting students with their Fiat Lux financial aid package. You may contact Lauren Hogan for any questions regarding your package at lhogan@ucmerced.edu.
What if I want to be removed from the program?
After being admitted to the program, you will be required to be a part of the program for at least a year. If you would like to be removed after a year, you will need to meet with the Program Coordinator as this may impact you academically and financially while at UC Merced.
Are Fiat Lux students required to live on-campus?
Yes, first-year students are required to live in the Fiat Lux Living Learning Community on campus. Students must submit a housing application here: http://applyforhousing.ucmerced.edu/StarRezPortalX/2A5D75CC/1/1/Home-Home
You will later be notified on how to proceed with the roommate selection process and move-in dates.
Can I apply to the Program if I am a transfer student?
No, Fiat Lux is only available for incoming Freshmen. However, UC Merced has a program called TRV (Transfer, Returning, & Veteran Program), which you can apply to. You can find more information here: darts.ucmerced.edu