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First Year Experience
All first-year students living on campus will participate in the First Year Experience (FYE) program, designed to support
students through fun and interesting programs as they transition to our university environment.
LivingOptions
Studies show that students who live among 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
submitting a statement of interest as a part of the housing application to live with peers who share
common interests.
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
community. It is important to note that this option is not intended to be co-ed housing. Residents applying to
participate will have the option of sharing a room and/or suite that accommodates same-gender, opposite-gender,
or other gender identity room/suitemate pairings, regardless of biological sex.
HowDo I Apply for Housing? Submit your SIR and payment by May 1, 2015. The SIR will be processed within one day, after which you can go to housing.ucmerced.edu, select “Apply for 2015-2016 housing” and complete 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).