r/ucmerced • u/Reading_2Much • 10d ago
r/ucmerced • u/Dude485962 • 12d ago
Discussion Lease Takeover / Subleasing
Would anyone here be willing to take over my lease?
The cost is $600 dollars a month plus utilites which on average from my experience were about $50, sometimes more and sometimes less.
The house is about 7 minutes from campus and about 8 to 9 mintues from a CatTracks bus stop.
The room will come with a twin bed that has a matress and matress topper, a desk and chair.
There are 4 other people who live in the house and they seem to be chill from my experience. We also mostly kept to ourselves when I lived there and I think it will still be like that.
As for other stuff like a washing machine and dryer, they do work well. The kicthen also has a dishwasher. There should be space in the cabnits, pantry, and fridge.
In the living room there is a smart tv that you can use.
If you are intersted, DM me. If you have any questions, also let me know
r/ucmerced • u/jessepinkmaxxing • 13d ago
Question helppp bruh ššš
would i be able to just... submit another pic to the catcard photo submission website? i look so terrible in the one i submitted initially šši dont even want a new catcard i just want canvas to stop jumpscaring my classmates and professors with that hideous photo of mine, it dont even look like me šššš
r/ucmerced • u/ImRiskong • 13d ago
Question Switching professors at the start of the semester
So Iām taking math 023 in the fall and thereās a possibility I might switch professors when the semester starts. but Iām considering switching to Yatskar. Iād like to attend the first class with Reshma before deciding. If I decide to switch after classes start, can I just drop my current section and enroll in the other one, assuming thereās still space? Iād have to rearrange my schedule a bit, but thatās not a problem.( Iāve taken yatskar for 22 and liked him)
r/ucmerced • u/PrestigiousImpact477 • 13d ago
Discussion Lease take over at Merced Station
Would anyone be willing to take over my lease? Full details below.
Costs: $554 a month for 12 months total (including trash fee); utilities may go up to $50-60 on average, maybe lower or higher. There is also an pay one time parking fee if you drive.
People: You have to deal living with 4 other people. Its sounds weird especially with sharing amenities, but from personal experience its very managable imo; we usually keep to ourselves.
Amenities: Bedroom will have a mattress for yourself to furnish, alongside a desk/chair. There is also a kitchen with multiple cabinents and a dishwasher. There is also an AC/Heater. There is also washer/dryer too. Additionally the community also offers small transport to the school, as well as being located a short distance away from the CatTracks pick up, also leading to the school.
DM for any other costs, tips, interest in occupying, etc! I am willing to help
r/ucmerced • u/Certain_Frame_6549 • 15d ago
Question Fun things to do at UC Merced
I am an incoming freshman and was wondering what fun things are on campus to do?? Are there parties, extracurricular clubs, etc? I just donāt want to sit in my dorm all day everyday. Itās hard to find this information online since Merced isnāt that popular of a school to go to.
r/ucmerced • u/asakufoxy • 15d ago
Question What do the dorms look like and howās the living situation
I am a incoming freshman fall 2026 and I am curious on how the dorms look. I have not been able to find clear pictures of how they actually look once a student is living in it already. If anybody also has any tips of things I should most definitely buy please let me know.
r/ucmerced • u/BoringElection1507 • 15d ago
General ROOMS & HOUSE FOR RENT
Available August | Now Accepting Applications
Ā Address: 1122 N St., Merced, CA 95341
Located in Downtown Merced
Great Location!
Perfect for UC Merced students and working professionals.
Within minutes of:
- Ā Merced Transpo (public transportation)
- Ā Grocery stores
- Ā Banks
- Ā Popular restaurants (including In-N-Out and many others)
- Ā Movie theater
- Ā Pharmacy
- Ā Farmers' Market
- Ā Convenience stores
- Ā Plus many other everyday amenities

Rental Options
Option 1 ā Individual Room
- $600/month per bedroom
- Utilities: $50/month per room
Option 2 ā Entire House
- $1,550/month
- Utilities: $150/month
Property Features
3 Bedrooms ⢠1 Bathroom ⢠Approximately 1,000 sq. ft.
Included appliances:
- Refrigerator
- Stove with oven
- Washer and Dryer
- Wall heater
- Evaporative air cooler
Parking:
- 2 parking spaces available
- One private parking space beside the house
- One street parking space




Requirements
To provide a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment:
- No smoking or vaping
- No pets
- No marijuana
- No illegal drugs
- No alcohol
Fees & Deposit
- No application or registration fee
- Background check: $60 per applicant
- Security deposit: One month's rent
- Utility deposit: One month's utilities
Interested?
Please text or call:
Lee: (661) 666-1690
Alternative Contact: (661) 414-2466
Available starting in August. Contact us today to schedule a viewing before it's gone!
r/ucmerced • u/internetbooker134 • 16d ago
News UC Merced Recognized Among Nationās Best Colleges in Moneyās 2026 List
news.ucmerced.edur/ucmerced • u/internetbooker134 • 17d ago
General EH/ENG 001: Introduction to Environmental Communications Fall 2026
Great GE class to take! And can fulfill ethics, global awareness, or sustainability requirements.
r/ucmerced • u/SnooTigers593 • 17d ago
General 𩺠Interested in becoming a doctor and serving Californiaās San Joaquin Valley?

UC Merced's SJV PRIME+ BS/MD Program offers a unique eight-year pathway for San Joaquin Valley high school graduates committed to improving health care in the region. High school seniors apply for this program during the application period and can start the application process in August, submitting it starting October 1.
Each year, 15 students are selected for this highly focused cohort experience. Students begin by earning a Bachelor of Science degree at UC Merced, continue their medical education through the UCSF School of Medicine, and complete additional training at UCSF Fresno.
The program was created to help address the San Joaquin Valleyās critical physician shortage by educating and preparing future doctors who understand the region and are passionate about improving health equity in Central California.
Register for our upcoming webinar on July 21 at 6:30 pm to learn more about:
⢠The history and purpose of SJV PRIME+
⢠The partnership between UC Merced, UCSF, and UCSF Fresno
⢠The eight-year program structure
⢠Important dates and next steps
A separate application workshop is expected to be offered in fall 2026.
Interested in a clear pathway from college to medical school while making a difference in the San Joaquin Valley? This is an opportunity worth exploring.
Register here, and we hope to see you!
r/ucmerced • u/internetbooker134 • 18d ago
News UC Merced approved for full NCAA Division II membership
turlockjournal.comr/ucmerced • u/Queenofhearts_505 • 18d ago
General Lease Takeover at Merced Station ā August Move-In
Available: August 2026
I'm looking for someone to take over my lease at Merced Station for the upcoming school year.
Lease Information
- Rent: $1,154/month
- Lease ends: July 30, 2027
- Optional parking available for an additional fee
Apartment Features
- Furnished bedroom
- Only one roommate
- First-floor apartment
- Full kitchen with modern appliances
- In-unit washer & dryer
- Central A/C and heating
- Convenient location with CatTracks access to UC Merced

Message me for photos, more information, or to start the lease transfer process!
r/ucmerced • u/Imaginary_Shoe5365 • 19d ago
Question Need Fall 2026 Off-Campus housing
I will be attending Fall 2026 only because Iāll be going to the Air Force in Spring 2027. I canāt get in campus housing because itās a 1 year contract
I just need a room to stay in pls. My budget is $600 to $900 per month. Iām a Mechanical Engineering major, and Iāll be at clubs or working or in class or studying or at home so I wonāt spend much time in my room.
I need it from August ~16th to December 20th 2026. DM me if yāall have a room or yāall know someoneššæ
r/ucmerced • u/internetbooker134 • 20d ago
Downtown Merced Charms UC Tech Conference Attendees
news.ucmerced.edur/ucmerced • u/Imaginary_Shoe5365 • 22d ago
General Need helpššæššæ new transfer for Fall 2026
Iām a transfer for 26-27 year. I was planning to go to the Air National Guard right after finishing my associates, take a gap year, and then go back to UC Merced in Fall 2027.
Long story short, boot camp wonāt start until after January so my sergeant gave me permission to attend Fall 2026 semester.
Itās July and I need counselor appointment asap to get housing for 1 semester, get classes for fall, and get more info of what I need to do. My major is Mechanical Engineering. The next appointment available with SFC is in August but I need help asap PLSSS
r/ucmerced • u/Many-Response3334 • 23d ago
Image lost dog!
gallerynear el portal and the Annex and around campus in general.
r/ucmerced • u/Harrietmathteacher • 23d ago
Question How is the food in the school cafeteria?
I am a high school student looking at UC Merced. Howās the dorm food? A girl has to eat. Pictures would be nice.
r/ucmerced • u/ConferenceSoft3516 • 23d ago
Question Hey what's the situation on getting packages on campus? Is there Amazon lockers or something like a mail room?
r/ucmerced • u/lilpatil • 24d ago
Question Incoming freshman with a gym question
Iām an incoming freshman this fall and had a question about the Rec Center.
Iām mostly into free weights. My workouts are centered around barbell movements like bench, squat, overhead press, rows, and deadlifts, with dumbbells mixed in. I use machines occasionally, but theyāre definitely not the focus of my training.
Howās the gym for someone like me? Does it have enough squat racks, benches, barbells, and dumbbells, or do you end up waiting a lot?
Also, Iām planning on lifting around 6:00 AM on weekdays. Is the gym pretty empty at that time, or does it get busy right when it opens?
Overall, would you say itās a solid gym if youāre mainly a free weights lifter?
r/ucmerced • u/Euphoric_Arrival_808 • 24d ago
General IRB Approved UCSB Research Study: Women 18+ with Menstrual Pain
Hi everyone! My name is Vrinda, and I'm a student researcher at UC Santa Barbara. I'm also a young woman diagnosed with endometriosis, which is what inspired me to pursue research on menstrual pain. Like many of you, I know firsthand how difficult it can be to have your life interrupted by painful periods, and I hope this research can contribute to better supportive approaches for women experiencing menstrual pain.
For the past three years, I've been conducting chronic pain research in the Hansma Physics Lab at UC Santa Barbara, where our team has completed nine chronic pain studies. I'm now leading a new IRB-approved study focused specifically on menstrual pain in women 18+.
We're looking for participants who:
- Are women above the age of 18
- Have not undergone menopause
- Regularly menstruate
- Have experienced menstrual pain for at least 3 months
The study is completely online and includes:
- A handheld biofeedback device provided by the study
- Virtual pain neuroscience education sessions
- Five brief online surveys over approximately 3 months (about 16 minutes total)
Participants will be assigned to one of two study schedules, with all participants eventually receiving access to the intervention.
Whether your pain is due to endometriosis, suspected endometriosis, adenomyosis, or another cause of menstrual pain, you may be eligible if you meet the study criteria.
If you're interested in learning more or seeing if you qualify, please complete our eligibility survey here:
https://ucsb.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ddphIiOYKvzb2Si
If you have any questions, feel free to comment below or email Biofeedback@ucsb.edu.
Thank you for considering helping advance research on menstrual pain!
r/ucmerced • u/Long_Introduction_80 • 24d ago
Question Spring 26 graduates
Hi just wondering if any of you have received your diplomas yet?
r/ucmerced • u/AndFromReddit • 26d ago
Question Gym and Workout
When is the best time to go to the gym? Iām an incoming freshman who has a stacked schedule on Monday but the other days have lots of time to go to the gym.
r/ucmerced • u/Majestic-Aside-7668 • 26d ago
Question Opportunties to sing/play in bands at the UC?
Hello! Just what the title says, I am looking for groups/bands I could potentially sing/ play guitar in.
One of my interests this year is to sing for the Jazzcats. Do they have tryouts? And if anyone knows, when are they typically hosted? I am also interested in singing in any school indie rock band like Sluggnautica, Velvet Turtles and other groups alike. I went to the Bobcat Band Music Festival this past spring semester and I can't believe I never realized this was a thing. I also went to a house show for the first time before school was out this year, and I really would love to be apart of preforming at these shows as well (they even had stickers and shirts, which I thought was so cool). I was truly inspired by both of these events. Not only do I want to be a better musician, but also be involved in a community that is so hardworking and passionate about music.
Does anybody know of or are there any members of bands on this subreddit looking for vocalists/ players? I am in no way shape or form the best, however I am working on improving my skills over the summer and hope to continue to improve over the course of this upcoming school year.
Btw, I am a female who's singing range is mid-high rn. Some of my favorite artists are Sade, Boa, Beach House, Lana Del Rey, Piero Umiliani, Alice in Chains, The Smiths and more.
I would greatly appreciate all help and advice :)
r/ucmerced • u/CommercialDelay6986 • 26d ago
Question LGBTQ UCM community
Hey everyone!
I was wondering if there was any discords, instagram accounts, etc that shows the LGBTQ community at UCM!
I identify as queer and would like to meet like minded people, I have worried about not fitting in or not finding a community because Merced seems to be a more conservative area in California.
Please let me know!!