Newly Accepted Transfer Student Questions

Hi everyone,

I was recently accepted for Applied Math with Emphasis in CS. Super excited to transfer to merced. Just had a few major related and random questions:

1. Is picking up another major pretty common? I’d really like to dual major or pick up a minor in either Economics or Business. Is it difficult to get approved for another major or minor?

2. Are there any resources on campus catering specifically to transfer students? Like possibly a group or center where I can meet other transfers?

3. I’m gonna be commuting from Clovis, how is parking? Is there a parking permit I have to get?

4. What’s the dining hall situation like? I’m gonna be living off campus and commuting so i’m looking at the non residential meal plans and there’s only a 25 or 100. Im not gonna lie im a big eater and once im in a dining hall i tend to feast. Are the dining halls pretty good or worth the Bobcat if I go 5-10 times a week?

5. Any other tips/advice for a transfer student would greatly be appreciated!