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Technology Resources Program

Need to borrow a University-Owned Device? 

Technology for Undergraduate Students: UC Merced students should have a computer or laptop for their academic coursework. The Technology Resources Program (TRP) provides short-term, emergency laptop loans.

Note: Students in the cohorts below may only borrow a laptop for a short-term while awaiting delivery of a purchased laptop or emergency repair (with documentation). Plese see below for additional technology options.

  • All students who enter UC Merced after Fall 2023 who are subject to the new campus wide laptop policy.
  •  All students, regardless of entry term declared in the School of Engineering who are subject to the SOE Laptop policy.

 

How to Apply

  • Qualifying students may submit a request via ServiceNow.
  • Please allow up to 72-hours for processing.
  • First-year and engineering students, will need to show proof that they are waiting for a laptop to get delivered or fixed. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us via email at undergradeducation@ucmerced.edu. 

 

Returns

  • Loans are limited to one month. 
  • If the equipment is not returned by the due date, the student will be billed for the full replacement cost of the equipment. This cost will be charged to the students' account, and failure to pay the bill may result in the suspension of borrowing privileges.
  • Please schedule an appointment to return your device(s) to our office using the following link: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/TRP@merced.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/
  • Office Location: Student Services Building (SSB) 310

 

Additional Options for Technology Support

 

UC Merced students are strongly encouraged to have a laptop computer by the second week of the fall semester. Recommended minimum laptop specifications can be found at:https://it.ucmerced.edu/student-laptop-recommendation. (Note: Chromebooks and Android tablets are not recommended.) 

 

Students seeking support for technology should review these additional campus resources:

                                                                                                                      

 

The information on this page was last updated: June 30, 2023