The International Center
The International Center located in Kolligian Library Room 101 (KL 101) provides a variety of services to assist international students, scholars, faculty and staff at UC Merced, as well as American students seeking opportunities to study abroad. For information about a specific International Center service area, please contact us at 209-228-4722 or international@ucmerced.edu
The service areas below are managed through the International Center.
- Office of International Affairs (Global Initiatives)
- International Student and Scholar Services
- Study Abroad Office
Hours of Operation
The center is open during the following hours with extended hours during Study Abroad application deadline dates.
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Our Staff
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Garett Gietzen | Director | ggietzen@ucmerced.edu | 209-228-2589 |
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Craig R Harmelin | Study Abroad, Assistant Director | charmelin@ucmerced.edu | 209-756-4665 |
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Suki Nawaz | International Students and Scholar Services, Assistant Director | snawaz@ucmerced.edu | 209-228-4736 |
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Becky Mirza | Student Visa Specialist (F-1, J-1) | bmirza@ucmerced.edu | 209-228-4801 |
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Jennifer Heinrich | Study Abroad Advisor | jheinrich@ucmerced.edu | 209-228-4025 |
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Rico Johnson | Scholar Visa Specialist (J-1) | rjohnson26@ucmerced.edu | 209-228-4361 |
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Cecilia Núñez | Study Abroad Advisor | cvazquez4@ucmerced.edu |
209-228-2735 |
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Thomas Martinez | International Center Manager | tmartinez@ucmerced.edu |
209-228-4724 |
