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Building Safe and Inclusive Learning Communities

Living Learning Communities

UC Merced's Living Learning Communities enhance student learning, aid intellectual development and bridge in-class and out-of-class experiences.

Residential Meal Plans

All-you-care-to-eat meal plans ensure residents always have access to nutritious and delicious options at UC Merced.

Off-Campus Housing

Learn more about off-campus housing options in the Merced area. Still have questions? Please email och@ucmerced.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions

We're here to help. Get answers to some of the most common questions about UC Merced housing and campus life.

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On June 12, UC Merced Interim Chancellor Nathan Brostrom sent an email stating that due to COVID-19, “For 2020-2021, our two-year residency requirement will be waived. Priority for campus housing this fall will go to incoming freshmen, housing-insecure students, foster and former foster youth and our students with an ADA accommodation request.”

For updated 2020-2021 housing rates and meal plan costs, please view the Contracts and Rates page. We encourage students to visit the On-Campus Housing FAQ for everything they need to know about living at UC Merced. For more information and deadlines, please visit housing.ucmerced.edu/apply.