Q: How can I find out about on-campus jobs?
A: First you will want to make sure you have signed up for Handshake. Through this platform you can set up appointments with career center staff, search on-campus and local job listings, learn about upcoming employer visits and career fairs (including the spring virtual career fair coming soon)! For more information including a variety of services available through the Student Career Center, please see here.
Q: Is it possible to reserve a room on campus for a study group meeting?
A: Yes. To reserve a classroom or non-instructional space such as an outdoor space or collaborative work room, please see here. Click the FAQ button at the top of that page for additional information including any number of room reservation scenarios you may encounter. Please note, some rooms on campus (e.g., Conference Center Rooms, Crescent Arch Room, California Room) have room charges associated with the use of the rooms and require a COA (Chart of Accounts) to request the rooms. Hospitality Services manages these rooms and can assist you with your events. For more information or questions about these rooms, please email hospitalityservice@ucmerced.edu.
Q: I heard there were specific times reserved in the gym for women and non-binary students. When is this? Do I have to sign up?
A: Yes, that is correct, and no sign ups are required. Just go to the Student Activities and Athletics Center (SAAC) during designated hours, Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 12-2pm.
Q: I broke my laptop and can’t afford a new one right now. What can I do?
A: There are some resources you should know about. First, if you are an undergraduate student, you likely qualify for the technology loan program which can provide you temporary access to a laptop. Second, students can request a one-time cost of attendance adjustment to get approved for additional loans through Financial Aid to purchase a replacement laptop. For more information, please contact Financial Aid. Additionally, the School of Natural Sciences also sponsors a laptop lending program for students in the Natural Science majors.
Bonus Announcements:
• Website spotlight in honor of February being Black History Month: The Black Book is an information and resource hub for Black students, staff and faculty at UC Merced. Be sure to check it out and consider ways to celebrate, uplift and engage with our amazing Black community.
• Summer registration opens on February 21, 2023 (students will be emailed registration times). For information on session dates and course offerings, please see here.
• Are you graduating this May and interested in serving as commencement speaker? Applications are now open! For more information and to apply, please see here.
I don’t know about you, but the semester seems to be absolutely flying by. Hope you are all hanging in there. Please let us know if you have any questions or if there is anything that we can do to be of support.
