When you first arrive at UC Merced, you might wonder how you will meet people. You can start by leaving the comfort of your room, exploring campus and following your interests, whether in dance, gaming, photography, robotics or anything else.
Ask any bobcat about what advice they have for a successful college experience, both academically and personally, and they all share getting involved in a student club, recreational sport, study groups or any other experience that connects you to another will enrich your time here and make the life long connections we share throughout life. Residence halls offer computer labs with printers, study lounges, a laundry facility with an Internet notification system, a gaming center, a dance and music room, kitchens, outdoor barbecues and more.
Housing is guaranteed for two years for first-year undergraduate students and one year for transfer students. Students must apply by the housing application deadline to secure their spot. Apply at housing. The university does not currently offer university-sponsored off-campus housing. Housing offers a resource for those students seeking to live in the community.
Visit och. Take a degree tour of UC Merced. Scroll up, down and side-to-side to explore our campus including classroom buildings, housing, library, recreation areas, student services buildings, and vernal pools. Enjoy the virtual tour but be sure to see our campus in person , too.
Virtual Tour. A meal plan is mandatory because residence halls do not have kitchen facilities that allow all students to cook meals on a regular basis. Students can select an all-you-care-to-eat meal plan that meets their weekly dietary needs. UC Merced Dining Services provides several options for students who choose to eat a vegetarian, vegan or gluten-sensitive diet and strives to ensure that students with special dietary needs can safely dine in our facilities.
