Fresno Unified is partnering with University of California, Merced, to provide a tangible path to higher education and removing barriers for students.
The district has joined the Merced Automatic Admission Program, which guarantees admission to UC Merced for qualified high school students.
The new partnership allows pupils who have completed the UC A-G course requirements and have a weighted GPA of 3.0 to be automatically admitted to the university.
“This new guaranteed admissions partnership will pave the way for more of our students to pursue their education at UC Merced, enhancing opportunities for a rich college experience,” said Fresno Unified Superintendent Misty Her.
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