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UCPath Notice: PathPal Launching March 16

March 12, 2026
PathPal helps employees and managers quickly find information and guidance for common UCPath self-service tasks directly within the UCPath portal. Users will receive step-by-step instructions and links to official UCPath job aids, making it easier to locate needed resources. This release...

Annual Reminder: Please Review Your Personal Info in UCPath

March 5, 2026
It’s that time of year! To help ensure timely communication and accurate payroll, all employees are asked to take a moment to review and update their personal information in UCPath. Just log in to the UCPath portal and go to Personal Information → Personal Summary to confirm...

Join the Community of Practice for Supervisors of Student Employees!

March 5, 2026
Let’s wrap up the academic year together!  Please join us for the Supervisors of Student Employee’s Community of Practice meeting on Wednesday, April 8th. Date: Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Location: COB1, Room 102 The...

April 13-17 is Student Employee Appreciation Week

February 17, 2026
Mark your calendars – April 13-17 is Student Employee Appreciation Week!   Designated by the National Student Employment Association, National Student Employment Week is celebrated annually to recognize the invaluable service of student employees.   Student...

UC Path Update: Improve Accrual Management Phase I Release

February 17, 2026
On March 9th, UCPath will release the Improve Accrual Management Phase I.  Key improvements include: Automating accrual calculation for biweekly employees who terminate during a non-accruing period Improving the accuracy of accrual data by allowing multiple...

You are invited: UC Merced Student Part-Time Job Fair

January 28, 2026
Dear Hiring Managers, You are invited to participate in the Student Part-Time Job Fair at UC Merced! UC Merced’s Workforce Onboarding Hub and Student Career Center invite campus departments and local businesses and organizations to join us for an in-person Student Part-Time Job Fair on...

UCPath Automated Direct Deposit Security Notifications

December 1, 2025
Beginning November 17, 2025, employees who have recently updated their direct deposit information may receive an automated call from UCPath confirming the change to help protect employee information.    The response options that will be presented include:...

Student Employment Year End Updates & Reminders

November 19, 2025
As we quickly move towards curtailment and the new year, Student Employment Services would like to share some important updates and reminders.    Early Timesheet Deadlines for December Payroll: Due to UC Merced's winter break, ...

Go Paperless with UCPath — Fast, Secure & Eco-Friendly!

November 18, 2025
UC Merced employees: Now’s the perfect time to switch to electronic delivery for your W-2 and 1095-C tax forms!   Why enroll? - Safe & Secure: No risk of lost or stolen forms. - Faster Access: Get your tax forms instantly online. - Eco-Friendly: Reduce paper waste and...

Student Employee Supervisors: Community of Practice Quarterly Conversations

November 11, 2025
Dear Supervisors, As a Supervisor of Student Employees, you are invited to participate in the 2nd Community of Practice Quarterly Conversations meeting. These meetings are intended to provide an opportunity for supervisors of student employees to come together in community to...

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