GIS Center
The GIS Center serves as the central hub for spatial science at UC Merced, offering expertise in research, analysis, education, data visualization, and geospatial archiving. It provides access to cutting-edge spatial software and equipment for both campus affiliates and external partners.
In addition to supporting day-to-day projects, the GIS Center plays a leading role in faculty-led and community-driven research projects involving geospatial technologies, fostering collaboration and innovation across disciplines.
GIS Lab (KL 330)
Our new lab has 12 dedicated workstations for researchers and drop-in support for geospatial analysis, software technical support and data management projects.
GIS Resources & Technical Support
ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online are both available to all UC Merced students, staff, and faculty with Single Sign-on. The GIS Center also can provide support with QGIS and ENVI.
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 Workshops & Events
A variety of workshops and training opportunities are available for the campus community.
News | Updates
Fall 2025 Drop-In Hours: Tues -Friday 11am -4pm (KL 330)
UC Merced Library to Celebrate Opening of New Data Hub | UC Merced Library
The GIS Center is now located in ournewly expanded lab space in KL 330 in the Kolligian Library.
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