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PHOTOS: Students can tailor their housing and dining options to fit their needs.

Housing: Options for Community Living

First Year Experience All first-year students living on campus will participate in the First Year Experi- ence (FYE) program designed to support students through fun and interesting programs as they transition to our uni- versity environment. among their peers with similar interests have an easier transition, make deeper connections with others and do better academically. UC Merced has a series of learning communities. Consider submit- ting a statement of interest as a part of the housing application to live with peers who share a common interest. Academic Excellence: Residents looking to live in a community where academics is a primary focus and extended quiet hours are celebrated should consider the Living Options Studies show that students who live Academic Excellence themed hall. Fiat Lux: Members of the Fiat Lux Scholars Program, aimed at enhancing a student’s overall college experience and academic performance, are encouraged to live together as part of the Fiat Lux Living Learning Community. Gender Inclusive: The Gender Inclusive program brings together individuals as part of a welcoming and inclusive com- munity. It is important to note that this option is not intended to be co-ed hous- ing. Residents applying to participate will have the option of sharing a room and/or suite that accommodates same-gender,

opposite-gender, or other gender-identi- ty room/suitemate pairings, regardless of biological sex. How Do I Apply for Housing? Submit your SIR and payment. The SIR will be processed within one day, after which you can go to housing.ucmerced. edu , select “apply for housing” and com- plete your online housing application. YOUWILL NEED: • Your UC Merced Net ID and password • A valid credit card (Visa not accepted) or electronic check to pay the $300 reservation fee. This fee can be paid by your financial aid. See our website for more details. Complete the online housing application. What Will it Cost? ESTIMATED 2013-14 ACADEMIC YEAR: Rates include the Room Only rates below added to the cost of your meal plan of choice* • Quad or Designed Triple Occupancy Room – $9,660 • Triple Occupancy Room – $8,312 • Double Occupancy Room – $10,320 • Single Occupancy Room – $12,208 * Rates are guaranteed not to exceed this estimate by more than 1 percent. Rates include Internet access, cable TV and all utilities except telephone. Each resident is provided an extra-long twin bed, desk, chair, drawer and closet space. Valley Terraces living rooms come

furnished with a study table and chairs and soft seating. Staff members work closely with residents and student staff to provide activities, advising and other amenities and housing services.

Yablokoff-Wallace Dining Center

Residents will enjoy the variety of contemporary restaurant-style meals in the dining center where daily blue plate specials, Mexican, Asian, pizza, grill items, vegetarian specials, salads, and much more are available. Residents can select from one of the three required meal plans that include the base Residen- tial Dollars meal plan and CAT dollars: CAT Dollars allow a resident to purchase food and convenience items at other locations such as The Summits Market- place, Lantern Café and Diesel Dogz. Coming Soon! You can stop in for coffee at the Freudian Drip. Off-Campus Housing Visit housing.ucmerced.edu for more information on living off campus. A list of apartment complexes in the commu- nity, information about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant, and what to consider when looking for a compatible roommate are included in our informa- tion pertaining to off-campus housing. C A T $4,756 $3,956 $2,956

FOR MORE INFORMATION

TEL: 209-CAT-HOME (228-4663)

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WEBSITE: housing.ucmerced.edu

EMAIL: housing@ucmerced.edu

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