Mission

The UC Merced Recreation and Athletics Department provides recreation and athletic opportunities for our students to lead healthy, engaging lifestyles that enhance student success, promote individual wellbeing, and foster a commitment to lead and serve the community.

Values

Excellence – We strive to promote an attitude of achievement by having purpose in all we do, setting high standards, and being committed to exceptional results.

Integrity – We hold that consideration of others is the cornerstone of community and encompasses trust, honesty and responsibility.  Our respectful treatment of people and resources is the foundation of our department.

Student Focus – We prioritize students in our decision making and invest in creating a positive student experience.  Students are exposed to opportunities and resources to gain life skills that will promote future success.

Teamwork – We embrace our diversity of talents and perspectives in order to foster an environment of collaborate effort and collective goals.

Institution	University of California, Merced
Founded	2005
Address	5200 North Lake Road, Merced, CA 95343
Enrollment	9,093
Nickname	Bobcats
Mascot Name	Rufus
Colors	Navy & Gold
Affiliation	NCAA Division II
Conference	California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Western Water Polo Association (WWPA) Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF)
Athletic Facilities	Joseph Edward Gallo Recreation & Wellness Center Student Activities & Athletics Center Bobcat Field Health & Athletics Center Recreation Fields Aquatics Center
Chancellor	Juan Sánchez Muñoz, Ph.D.
Director of Athletics	David Dunham
Department Phone	(209) CAT-TEAM
Department Fax	(209) 228-4064
Men's Varsity Programs	Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track, Volleyball & Water Polo
Women's Varsity Programs	Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track, Volleyball & Water Polo
University Division	Division of Student Affairs