On-Campus Housing Summer 2022

Overview and Eligibility

UC Merced summer housing applications open at 12 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2022. Students who are enrolled and registered for summer sessions and/or enrolled for the fall 2022 semester are eligible to apply. Please apply through the Housing Portal*.

*Students on 2021-2022 year-round contracts do not need to apply for summer housing. It is included in the year-round contract.

Sessions

Rates and Contract

Summer contract and rates are posted on our "Contracts and Rates" page here.

Summer Programs

Summer program housing is coordinated by the academic staff member in charge of the program. If you're participating in any of these programs below, contact the program administrator about housing for that program.

• UROC
• USDA FACTS
• Summer Bridge

Important Dates

Please click here for a step-by-step tutorial on the summer housing application process.

Please click here for a step-by-step guide on how to sign summer housing contract.

Housing Type

Summer housing will be in the Half Dome residence hall. Please check out a floor plan here. Summer rooms will be triple occupancy, exluding documented housing accommodations.

Roommates

Summer housing students will be able to choose roommates who share the same contract type. Year-round students can choose year-round contract roommates. Summer contract residents will be able to choose their roommate from other summer contract roommates. Roommate groups are prioritized within the room assignment process; however, roommate groups are subject to space availability. Choosing a roommate or being in a roommate group is not required. All summer housing students without roommate groups will be placed with best-fit roommates based on responses to their housing profile questions in the application.

Dining

The summer meal plan is an unlimited swipes meal plan that does not feature CatDollars. The summer meal plan is required for students living on campus. Learn more about dining at https://dining.ucmerced.edu. Half Dome features a kitchen accessible to residents on the first floor.

Accommodations

Students with existing accommodations will be assigned to summer spaces consistent with their accommodations. In some cases, this assignment may be outside of Half Dome. Students who need new or modified accommodations for summer housing should begin this process with Student Accessibility Services as soon as possible. Learn more here: https://housing.ucmerced.edu/accommodations.

Intersession Housing

Housing during the intersession period between spring and summer terms and the summer and fall terms is available at the daily summer rate of $36.57 per night. This price includes housing and meals. Intersession housing is available but not required. Please contact housing@ucmerced.edu if you need intersession housing.

*Does not apply to year-round contract holders' transition to summer or fall 2022 housing.

Contract Cancellation and Move Out

To cancel your housing contract, please visit the Housing Portal and complete a cancellation request. Housing Services will approve your cancellation within 72 hours. Please click here for more information on the move-out process. Housing and meal plan fees will be prorated based on check-out/move-out date. Check out/move out is not complete until you return your room key.

A $300 housing cancellation/liquidated damages charge will be applied to your account if you did not cancel by Wednesday before move-in day for your session. These dates are listed above. 

Questions About Summer Housing

The Housing Services office is availble to answer questions you might have about summer housing. Our hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday-Friday. Please see the contact methods below:

• Email: housing@ucmerced.edu
• Phone: 209-228-2293

Move-In and Move-Out Schedule, Location and Details

For A and D sessions, students currently living on campus for spring 2022 who need intersession housing must move to their summer space after 4 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2022. Students who have concerns with the Friday, May 20 move-in date, please contact housing@ucmerced.edu. Moves must be completed by 8 p.m.. Students in A & D sessions who can't move on Friday, May 20 should not plan for intersession housing. All other Summer A & D session housing move in is 12-4 p.m. Sunday, May 22.

After summer term, students in B, C and D sessions who will be living on campus for fall 2022 can move into their fall assignments Aug. 13, 2022. More information will be posted soon.

Check in and check out will be at the Resident Services Desk in the Terrace Center. The phone number for the office is 209-228-4663.

For more information about the move-out process, please click here.

COVID-19 Policies

Symptom Monitoring  

In preparation for your arrival to campus, all residents are expected to participate in the daily health check in for 14 days prior to your assigned move-in date.

However, if you signed the housing contract late or have circumstances that would prevent you from submitting the daily health check in for 14 days prior to arrival, please compete the attestation form here: https://ucmerced.service-now.com/hub/com.glideapp.servicecatalog_cat_ite...

In addition, you must continue to respond to the daily health check in sent to your UC Merced email address. This can also be completed using an app.

If you were exposed to someone(meaning within six feet of them for more than 15 minutes or sharing a bathroom and/or kitchen with them)who tested COVID-19 positive within the last 14 days or you have been diagnosed as COVID-19 positive within the last 10 days, stay home and contact the COVID Response Center at COVIDResponseCtr@ucmerced.edu or 209-228-0000.

COVID Testing Testing is available in the California Room and students need to make an appointment online. Please make an appointment for date and time closest to your arrival date and time. Check out the Student Health Center COVID testing and vaccination schedules and appointments here: https://health.ucmerced.edu/. The testing administered will be saliva testing. Students should not vape, smoke, chew, eat, drink or put things into their mouth for 30 minutes prior to their test.

Daily Health Screening

The daily health screening must take place each day for 14 days prior to your arrival. Please set a reminder on your phone or write yourself a note. If you have questions or concerns, or if something is not working, please contact COVIDResponseCtr@ucmerced.edu or call 209-228-0000.

Additional Information

CatCard

If you do not have a CatCard, please email CatCard@ucmerced.edu or visit CatCard.ucmerced.edu to make sure they have a CatCard ready for you when you check in. You will not be able to enter buildings or go to the dining halls without a CatCard.

What to Bring

UC Merced Housing and Residence Education wants to help make your transition to college as smooth and comfortable as possible. To help ensure students have what they need in their residence hall and make it feel like home, we have put together a list of what to bring and what to leave at home.

Internet Access

Learn more about internet access here. Please contact IT Help Desk if you have questions or concerns.

Parking and Transportation

Parking for move in is at Scholars Lot. Please connect with UC Merced Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) if you have questions about bus service or parking on campus: 209-228-8277 or taps@ucmerced.edu.

Resident Services Desk Operations

Please visit the housing office to get questions answered, request toilet paper/cleaning supplies, pick up mail and borrow games/den game items. Residents who need help with lock outs should first visit the desk during its hours of operation. If the desk is not open, please use the after hours information listed below.

Summer Hours for Resident Services Desk at 100 Terrace Center:

• May 14, 2022: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• May 15 and May 16, 2022: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• May 17 to Aug. 15, 2022: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Aug.16 to Aug. 20, 2022: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Resident Services Desk phone: 209-228-4663 

Email: residenceeducation@ucmerced.edu

Mail and Packages

Please learn more about how to get mail and packages living on campus here.

Work Orders

For repairs needed in your room or in the common areas/lounges, kitchen, or hallways, please complete the work order here and use the “Guest Log In” option.

Handbook

Residents are expected to know and abide by all Housing and Residence Education policies. Policies and information regarding living on campus can be found in the Housing Handbook (Behavioral, Conduct and Occupancy Policies) at https://housing.ucmerced.edu/ABC-policies.

Basic Needs Services

Please refer to this webpage for updated information: https://basicneeds.ucmerced.edu/covid-19-basic-needs-resources.

Residence Education Staff

Residence Education Coordinator Rahma Kohin will provide direct staff support to all summer academic residents. Her contact information, including a link to schedule a meeting with her, can be found on our staff directory page. Rahma is available to help residents with any issues. These may include community challenges, policy violations or general questions about help and support resources available. Rahma will provide services in lieu of an RA for the summer term. In general, Rahma’s working hours follow university business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

After-Hours Service and Contacts

Professional staff are on site and available to assist you after hours in case of emergency or for general assistance.

For assistance after hours, please contact: Residence Education/RA On-Call at 209-769-8631 (No texting).

For emergencies, please contact UC Merced Police Department at 209-228-2677.

Student safety is important to us. Please check out more information at https://housing.ucmerced.edu/current-residents/safety-and-emergency-procedures.