Winter 2022 Housing Move-In

What to Expect on Move-In Day

Arriving on Campus

Please be aware that FACE COVERINGS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES on the UC Davis campus, with the following exceptions: when students are in their rooms and when eating. Please wear your face covering to protect yourself and the people around you. Also, please remember to keep at least 6 feet of distance between yourself and others on campus. When this is not possible, such as in a hallway, please proceed by the other person and do not linger

Testing Before Checking In

Students are required to participate in COVID-19 screening as part of the move-in process. The screening must be completed BEFORE move-in appointments.

COVID-19 testing will take place in the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC). Go to the entrance on the north side of the ARC, located near the entrance to Visitor Parking Lot 25.

There is no cost associated with testing. Students who have already been tested should bring their test results to the testing location.

• The testing process consists of providing a saliva sample. It is expected that the process will not take more than 10-15 minutes.
• Results will be communicated to you within 24-48 hours.
• The confidentiality of individuals with positive results will be protected, and their name and COVID-19 status will not be shared with close contacts.
• If a student tests positive, they will be contacted by SHCS and provided with information about next steps.
• If you choose to be tested as part of the UC Davis project, you will need to continue to be tested weekly at a testing kiosk on campus.
• If you have previously tested COVID-19 positive, please go to the testing kiosk at your assigned time and speak with a nurse.

You will need to arrive at the COVID Screening Site at the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) one-hour before your move-in time. Please do not eat or drink anything 30 minutes before your appointment. Due to the overall scheduling, and need to keep physical distancing in place, you will not be able to test any earlier than the one hour window. Also note that you will not be able to access your residence hall until you have completed the screening test or provided the on-site ARC medical team with documentation of a previous test (completed within the last 72 hours of your move-in day).

Please Note: The ARC Screening Site will be closed from 12:00pm-12:45pm each day for sanitization and resetting supplies. If your scheduled residence hall move-in appointment time is between 1:00pm-1:45pm, please arrive at the testing site at or after 12:45pm.

Once testing is completed or verified, you can then proceed to the check in location. You are expected to arrive promptly for your move-in appointment. Interim housing arrangements for students that miss their check-in time is the sole responsibility of the student.