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Moove-In Moving Into Orchard Park

Instructions for Fall Quarter 2025

Frequently Asked Moove-In Questions

Find answers to frequently-asked questions on the Moove-In FAQs.

Apartment Moove-In Webinar

Check out our apartment moove-in webinar with important information and frequently asked questions.

Moove-In Schedule

Residents will receive an invitation to visit the MyHousing portal and sign up for Moove-In appointment to receive their keys onthe first day of their lease agreement. After that, check in and key issuance will only be available during normal business hours at the South Community Center in building 5002. Keys will only be issued to the contracted student or leaseholder and an Aggie Card or Picture ID will be required.

Please Note: After-hours or weekend check-ins are not available.

Map

Refer to the map below for check-in locations, directions of travel, unloading zones and parking.

Move-in maps are currently being developed for fall 2023. Please check back.

Map for Orchard Park Moove-In

Check-in and parking map for Orchard Park

Check-In

  • Check in at the South Community Center

Parking Locations

  • Unloading Zones: along the unloading route, on Orchard Park Circle - refer to Map Legend
  • Parking after Unloading: Lot A and EV - refer to Map

Parking Instructions

You will have 60 minutes to unload in designated unloading zones (see map). After your 60-minute window, you will need to move your vehicle to the last four rows of the main Orchard Park parking lot. If there is no parking remaining in the main parking lot, you can park in the Orchard Park auxiliary lot located at 1685 Acer Street, Davis, CA 95616. This lot is located on the west side of Highway 113 and is a short walk back to Orchard Park over the bike bridge. Alternatively, you can choose to purchase a parking permit using the AMP parking app, for parking along Orchard Park drive or in Lot 30.

Diagram of the UC Davis campus, including freeways and main roads

Driving to Orchard Park

From Highway 113 to Hutchison Drive:

  • Exit Hutchison Dr Eastbound
  • Turn left onto La Rue Road
  • Turn Left onto Blue Ridge Road
  • Enter at Orchard Park Circle

From Highway 113 to Russell Blvd.:

  • Exit Russell Blvd Eastbound
  • Turn right onto Orchard Park Drive
  • Enter at Orchard Park Circle

Moove-In Date Conflicts

  • Religious Holiday Observations: Students with Moove-In dates that conflict with the observance of religious holidays should contact Student Housing and Dining Services. Note: the UC policy regarding religious holidays that conflict with residence hall Moove-In dates is available on the Contracts and Forms webpage, under "Additional Information."
  • Accessibility Needs: Students needing an accommodation or modified arrangement for Moove-In should contact their assigned specialist. Additional information about the Accessible Housing and Dining processes is available on the Accessible Housing and Dining webpage.
  • Other: Students unable to move in on the official start date of their lease, should sign up for a later Moove-In date. Early Moove-In dates are not available.

Assignments

  • Bed Lease assignments become available through the myHousing portal typically in late July
  • Assignment information includes:
    • Orchard Park apartment assignment (apartment name and address)
    • Contact information for your roommate(s), if applicable
    • Room type information
    • Your contact and emergency information
    • Contract assignments will be available in early to mid August

Checklists

Student Housing and Dining Services provides these checklists to help students (and their families) prepare for moving into Orchard Park.

Recycling

Sort Your Waste:

  • Sort your other waste in Recycle, Compost, and Landfill
  • View the Waste Guide for your building for waste disposal locations

Top Tips for a smooth Moove-In:

  • Remove packaging at home to reduce the waste you'll have to manage and save time while unpacking
  • Pack items in reusable containers or bags; this will reduce waste, and can be used to store seasonal or infrequently used items, or as packing containers when you move out at the end of the year
  • If you bring your belongings in cardboard boxes, flatten and store under your bed to reuse when you move out at the end of the year
  • Bring only what you need; it's normal to accumulate items and space is limited

Activities Following Moove-In

Orientation

Refer to the Orientation website for applicable information regarding Orientation and programming activities.

Fall Welcome

UC Davis hosts a variety of Fall Welcome events. To learn more, visit the Fall Welcome website and view the calendar events details.

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.