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Technology Resources Program (TRP)

  • Located at KL 122, Front Desk, Bobcat Advising Center

TRP Hours for Fall 2024

  • Mondays  9:00 to 12:00
  • Tuesdays  9:00 to 2:30
  • Thursdays 9:00 to 2:30

Campus Wide Laptop Policy

  • UC Merced’s Campus Wide Laptop Policy requires undergraduate students to have their own personal computer.  Students in Engineering have additional requirements, as outlined in the SOE Laptop policy.
  • The policy is intended to support students in acquiring the tools necessary to achieve success in their academic, career, and personal goals.
  • Laptops should meet university designated minimum specifications.

Program Information

The Technology Resources Program (TRP) provides short-term, emergency loans for undergraduate students while a personal laptop is being repaired or a new laptop is being purchased.  This program does not provide students with a university-owned laptop in place of acquiring a personal laptop.

  • Laptops are loaned for one month.
  • Except under exceptional circumstances, students may apply and receive a laptop on only two (2) occasions.
  • These limits support compliance with the Campus Wide Laptop Policy and ensure that there are enough computers to support the student population.

Conditions for Obtaining a Loaner Laptop

  • To be eligible for a laptop, students must:
    • Be an undergraduate student enrolled in UC Merced courses for a Fall, Spring or Summer term.  Loans are not available for graduate students, TAs, or instructors.
    • Students must fill out an application as described below.

How to Apply

  • Application: Use this link via ServiceNow. 
  • Applications must explain in detail the need to borrow a university computer.
    • Explain the problem with your personal computer and the need for the pending repair or purchase.
    • Provide a timeline for resolution (required).
  • Please allow up to 72-hours for processing an application.
  • If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us via email at undergradeducation@ucmerced.edu.

Calendar for Pick-up or Return

Return Policy

  • Students are expected to communicate with the program about the condition of the equipment and to return laptops with peripherals per the assigned deadline.
  • If the equipment is not returned by the due date, the student may be billed for the replacement cost of the equipment.  The minimum cost for a laptop is $800.  Missing power adapters or other peripherals may be charged a separate fee. 
  • These costs will be charged to the student’s account.

Additional Resources: Students seeking support for a personal computer should review these campus resources.

The information on this page was last updated: November 2024