2019 UC Merced SIR Brochure

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FALL HOUSING PREFERENCE FORM/APPLICATION DEADLINES

FIRST YEAR STUDENTS June 1, 2019 TRANSFER STUDENTS June 5, 2019

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New Student Orientation is a two-part experience and is a requirement for all new students. Orientation will provide valuable information and activities to help jumpstart your transition to UC Merced.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO LIVE ON CAMPUS? The cost of living in the residence halls varies with the number of residents per room. Most students live in double- and triple-occupancy rooms, although a limited number of quadruple- and single-occupancy rooms are available. The rates for on- and off-campus housing are available at housing.ucmerced.edu .

REGISTER FOR ORIENTATION BY JUNE 14TH AT ORIENTATION.UCMERCED.EDU .

To apply for housing, fill out the housing preference form/application at housing.ucmerced.edu/apply by the deadline. UC Merced requires ALL incoming first year students to live on campus for two academic years, unless they qualify for a residency exemption waiver. For a complete list of residency exemptions, visit housing.ucmerced.edu/housing-requirement .

Reservations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage you to register your parents, guardians and supporters, as we have a special program designed especially for them. The cost to attend New Student Orientation is $110 per student and $100 per parent or guest. For your Orientation day, gather copies of your transcripts, sport those sunglasses, put on some sunscreen, and get ready to continue your journey to becoming a Bobcat!

Orientation begins with an Online Pre-Orientation and concludes with your On-Campus Orientation.

1. Online Pre-Orientation: Complete this hourlong online experience at least 2 weeks prior to your on-campus Orientation date. 2. On-Campus Orientation: Build relationships, explore resources, reflect on your goals and learn more about what it means to be a Bobcat!

IMPORTANT FALL HOUSING DATES:

DO I NEED TO PAY THE WHOLE CONTRACT AMOUNT AT ONCE?

Housing preference form/application opens First year housing preference form and residency exemption request deadline First year on-campus exemption request deadline Deadline to cancel housing contract without a fee First year roommate selection begins Transfer housing application deadline

March 11:

June 1:

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No. Although the contract commitment is for a full academic year, you are billed by the semester. You have the option to pay the semester in full (about half the total contract amount), or you can apply for the Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) in MyBill in the my.ucmerced.edu student portal. Visit the On-Campus Housing FAQ at housing.ucmerced.edu/frequently-asked-questions for everything you need to know about living at UC Merced.

ARE YOU TRAVELING FROM A DISTANCE?

June 1:

You can get the full UC Merced experience by making arrangements to stay in a residence hall on campus for $25 per person, per night. For rates and information, or to reserve your room, visit housing.ucmerced.edu/orientation-housing or call 209-228-2313.

June 1:

June 2: June 5:

Aug. 22 & 24: Move-in days for academic year; times will be assigned

ORIENTATION DATES: *

Transfer Student Orientation Friday, July 12

First Year Student Orientations Tuesday, July 9 Thursday, July 18 Tuesday, July 23 Saturday, July 27

Spanish Parent and Family Orientations Tuesday, July 16 Saturday, July 20 English and Spanish Parent and Family Orientations Thursday, July 25

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*Complete your Online Pre-Orientation 2 weeks prior to your Orientation date.