GIS Lab - Reopening August 26
KL 330 - Library 3rd Floor West
About the GIS Center
The GIS Center is the hub for spatial science research, analysis, education, visualization, spatial data archiving, and access to spatial science software and equipment for UC Merced and its partners.
- Goals & Mission
- Leadership & Affiliations
- GIS Lab Details - Location, Hardware, Software
- UC Merced ArcGIS Online Portal
- Make an appointment with a GIS Expert
- Project Initiation Form
GIS Resources & Technical Support
ArcGIS is a geographic information system (GIS) system to manage, analyze, and display geographic information. ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online are both available to all UC Merced students, staff, and faculty with Single Sign-on. Complete instructions on how to sign up for ArcGIS Online and download ArcGIS Pro are available below. Please note that this software only runs on Windows operating systems.
The GIS Center also supports QGIS and can provide technical support and guidance.
- GIS Center LibGuide - Learn how to sign up with our organizational ArcGIS Online account, download software, and access tutorials.
- FAQs - Please read before submitting a Technical Support Request.
- ArcGIS Pro 2024 Instructions
- ArcGIS Online (UC Merced Site – Enterprise Login)
- For further technical support, please submit a GIS Technical Support Request.
Consulting Services
GIS Center professional and technical staff members consult with graduate students, faculty members, community partners, and non-UC affiliates and work closely with clients (UC and non-UC) in determining estimated time and materials for projects.
- GIS research support for faculty including cartographic services and data management
- GIS administrative support for campus planning and facilities
- Faculty and staff consultations on project design and GIS technical guidance
- GIS Center Recharge Policy and Rates
- GIS Center - Project Initiation Form
Education & Training
A variety of workshops and training opportunities are available for the campus community.
Central Valley GeoSummit (2013-2019)
An annual one-day spring Central Valley Geosummit conference brings together state and regional GIS experts, educators, graduate students, and faculty using GIS and geospatial technology in their research. Previous GeoSummit presenters have included Yosemite National Park, California Department of Water Resources, ESRI, California Department of Conservation and various faculty and student presenters from UC Merced and CSU Stanislaus.
Central Valley GeoSummit – Past Agendas
