Residence Hall Application Process Begins Mid-May
The Student Housing residence hall application process will begin in mid-May for incoming freshmen students. For transfer students, the application process will begin in mid-to-late June and will be based upon available space. Here is what to expect between now and then:
For incoming freshmen students:
- UC Davis Undergraduate Admissions sent acceptance letters to first-year students last month. Students who choose to attend are required to return their Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) before applying for student housing.
- The Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) is due by May 1, 2008
- All incoming freshmen who return their SIR by May 1 and meet all deadlines are guaranteed a spot in the residence halls
- A few days after May 1, Student Housing sends an offer to live in the residence halls to all freshmen who submitted their SIR by May 1; application information will be sent both via email and regular mail; upon receiving the application information, students may apply for a space in the residence halls
- Incoming freshmen must complete their housing application by June 13, 2008; refer to Apply for Housing for more information
- A reservation fee of $450 should be submitted with the housing application; it is due by June 13, 2008
- Students will receive time-sensitive updates via email from Student Housing throughout the summer and should check their UC Davis email account daily
- During August, incoming students will be advised of their housing assignment, including their room and building address and their roommates' and suitemates' contact information
- Students move into the residence halls on the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2008
For transfer students:
- UC Davis Undergraduate Admissions sent acceptance letters to transfer students last month. Students who choose to attend are required to return their Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) before applying for student housing.
- The Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) is due by June 1, 2008
- Student Housing will send housing information toward the end of June to transfers students who submit their SIR by June 1, 2008
- Transfer students will be offered a space in the residence halls based upon available space
Contact Student Housing for more information.