Housing Guarantee for Students Who Enter UC Davis in Fall Quarter 2024*

Research shows living on campus is correlated with academic success. All incoming freshman and transfer students entering UC Davis for fall quarter 2024 are guaranteed on-campus housing†.

†Students must meet eligibility requirements and deadlines to qualify for guaranteed housing. Housing is defined as a single bed, and related shared and personal space in a bedroom or suite, for an individual student. Families are not eligible to live in the residence halls or transfer student apartments; students who wish to live with their families should consider applying to live in on-campus family housing, or housing in the Davis community.

Freshman Students

Housing is guaranteed for all incoming fall-quarter 2024 freshman students.

Freshmen will be housed in on-campus residence halls. Freshmen must be under the age of 24 to qualify for guaranteed housing. Freshmen aged 24 and older should contact Student Housing and Dining Services for their housing options.

Freshmen living in the residence halls during their first year at UC Davis will be offered on-campus housing in residence halls or apartments for their second year based on availability.

Transfer Students

Housing is guaranteed for all incoming fall-quarter 2024 transfer students.

Transfer students will be offered housing in either on-campus apartments or residence halls for their first year.

Transfer students living in on-campus apartments or residence halls during their first year at UC Davis will be guaranteed on-campus housing for their second year.

Guarantee Conditions

  • Students must meet all UC Davis and Student Housing and Dining Services deadlines
  • Students must enter UC Davis during the fall quarter
  • Students must adhere to all Terms and Conditions of the housing contract and residential policies
  • The Transfer Student second-year guarantee is only available for those transfer students who live with us their first year and maintain continuous residence throughout the academic year

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, UC Davis may withdraw or amend this guarantee in the case of public health guidance or other extenuating circumstances.

*View the Student Housing Guarantee for Students who entered UC Davis in fall quarter 2023