Housing 

Spring 2010 On-campus Housing Application Information (print page)

Who is eligible for housing?
Spring 2010 housing is available to undergraduate UC Merced students who are fully matriculated. New students (incoming freshmen and new transfer students) must first submit their SIR and payment before being allowed access to access the on-line housing application. Please allow the system 48 hours to update after submitting your SIR payment before trying to apply for housing. Priority will be given to students under the age of 25.

Who is guaranteed housing?
For the Spring semester housing is not guaranteed however, spaces will be offered on a first come first serve basis. Undergraduate students interested in living on campus must complete an on-line application and submit their $300 reservation fee to be considered.

How much does it cost to live on campus?
The housing contract includes a furnished room, dining plan (meals) and all utilities (except telephone). Also included are high-speed internet, cable TV, programs and activities, and staff available 24 hours a day for emergencies.

Note: The rates below include the required $20 Housing Association Dues (activity fee).
$4710
Triple Occupancy: Three students share one double occupancy bedroom. Triples are available only to first-year students. A double occupancy bedroom is furnished to accommodate three students for a discounted rate. Each student is provided their own bed, desk and chair, and set of drawers. Roommates share the closet space.

$5027
Designed Triple Occupancy: Three students share one bedroom designed to accommodate three students. There are two (2) designed triple rooms in the Sierra Terraces (Mariposa and Tuolumne Halls).

$5,539
Double Occupancy: Two students share one bedroom. Doubles are available to incoming freshmen, new transfers, and continuing students.

$6,274
Single Occupancy: Single suites accommodate one student alone. There are a very limited number of singles available and priority is given to students requiring disability housing accommodation and continuing students.

What are the deadlines to apply?
Spring semester housing is being offered on a first come first serve basis. Your application will not be considered until you apply on-line and pay the $300 reservation fee.

Could there be a Waitlist?
A waitlist will be generated, if the demand for housing exceeds the space we have available. Your order on the waitlist will be based on the date you submit your housing application and pay your $300 reservation fee. Housing will communicate with you via email regarding your application status.

How will I know the status of my housing application?
Housing will communicate with you via your UC Merced email throughout the process. You need to check this email on a regular basis. When completing the application, make sure your email addresses, both personal and UC Merced, are accurate.

How do I cancel my contract?
Once you accept the terms of the housing contract on-line (Application Status: “Applied”), you will need to submit a written request to formally cancel your contract. Do not assume you can just cancel it on-line. Get the proper form here.

Where will I live?
Each residence hall has been designated to accommodate a specific population based on your student status (first-year, continuing, and transfer student) or theme program. Our goal is to house students with similar developmental needs together, which allows us to offer specialized programs and activities.

First-year freshmen will be assigned to the Sierra Terraces and a few designated halls in the Valley Terraces. Continuing and transfer students will live together in the Valley Terraces. When you sign up for a specific room, your classification will allow you to see only those rooms set aside for your classification.

What is a Theme Hall?
There are three (3) Theme Learning Communities available: Academic Excellence, Green Theme and RMP. The Residential Management Program, available to all resident Management and Economics majors and minors. First-year students interested in The Residential Management Program please email us at housing@ucmerced.edu. Students who sign up to live in theme communities must meet the requirements and are expected to be actively involved in the program. If you do not qualify, you may be reassigned to another room.

Can I pick my Roommate? Suitemates? Room?
Because space is limited, you will not be able to select your roommate, suitemate, or a specific room.

Tips to Navigate the on-line application
The menu items are on the left. All actions must be performed by scrolling down on the right side and using the commands at the bottom of the page on the right.

The “Cancel” command allows you to re-set your application so you can start again. For example if change your mind or made a mistake, you can cancel your application and start again. Remember clicking on the cancel menu on the left only takes you to the cancel menu. You need to scroll to the bottom of the page on the right and click the “Cancel Application” command.

Once you submit your application “Application Status: Applied” you MUST cancel your contract in writing with housing. Do not only cancel it on-line. See the Contract Cancellation section.

How do I apply?
You will need your UCMID and Password to apply. New students must wait approximately 24 hours after submitting and paying for your SIR to be able to access the housing application.

1. Click here to Apply. (Application available 9am, November 9th)
2. Pay your $300 Reservation Fee
3. Contract Acceptance – Written notice sent by Housing to your UC Merced email account. You will receive information about your Roommate(s) and Room Assignment this way.

2010 Timeline
November 9: Applications Available (first come first serve). Your application is not complete until you pay the $300 reservation fee. Check your UC Merced email regularly.
January 11: Housing sends assignments and move-in information via email.
January 18: Halls open @ 10am for Spring Semester. Classes begin January 19th.

Resident Parking
Please contact the Transportation and Parking Services Office (TAPS: (209) 228-8277) about the possibility of purchasing a parking permit for the spring semester.