Housing Program for Incoming Freshmen
2025-26 Academic Year

UC Davis guarantees housing for one year to all eligible incoming first-year freshmen students for the 2024-25 academic year!

Students relaxing and studying on the lawn ouside their residence hall

Housing

Incoming freshmen will live in one of our on-campus residence halls, where they'll share fully-furnished bedrooms and community living and study spaces.
Delicious food being prepared in the dining commons

Dining

Incoming freshmen get a meal plan to enjoy delicious meals and drinks in our dining commons, campus restaurants, coffee shops and food trucks.
Living-learning and shared-interest communities

Communities

Students who wish to live with others who share common interests may live in one of our shared-interest and living-learning communities.
How to Apply

Information and Resources

Calendars

Fees

Contract

Family Housing

You Belong Here

Student Affairs programs and services are open to all, consistent with state and federal law as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service or community event—is designed to be accessible, inclusive and respectful of all identities. To learn more, visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy Statement for University of California Publications Regarding Student-Related Matters.