Moove-In Moving Into Orchard Park or Primero Grove

Instructions for Fall Quarter 2026

Moove-In Schedule

• Moove-In Dates: residents will receive an invitation to access the MyHousing portal and sign up for a Moove-In appointment to pick up their keys on the first day of their lease or contract.
• After these Dates: residents are still required to sign up for a Moove-In appointment and need to follow the below process by housing area to check-in and be issued their key(s):
  • Orchard Park: during regular business hours at the Area Service Desk (building 5002).
  • Primero Grove: during regular business hours at the Primero Grove Office.
• Note(s):
  • Keys will only be issued to the contracted student or leaseholder and an Aggie Card or photo ID will be required.
  • After-hours or weekend check-ins are not available.

Map

Refer to the map below for applicable Moove-In Stations, driving route, unloading zones and parking. For the general housing area maps for both Orchard Park and Primero Grove, refer to Apartments Maps Webpage.

Parking Instructions

• Students may be issued an unloading pass pending their Moove-In date. If so, staff will be at the entrance to Orchard Park to issue the pass.
• Regardless, all students will have 60 minutes to unload in a designated Unloading Zone (refer to map).
• Following the 60 minute window students will be expected to move their vehicle to designated extended parking lots located in the main Orchard Park Parking lot or in the auxiliary lot (refer to map).
• The Orchard Park auxiliary lot is 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 AggiePark for parking along Orchard Park drive or in Lot 30.

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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

Recycling and Sustainability Tips

Sort Your Waste:

• Sort your other waste in Recycle, Compost, and Landfill
• View the Waste Guide for your building for waste disposal locations
• Refer to Recycling Electronic Waste at UC Davis Website

Top Tips for a smooth and sustainable 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
• Residents are strongly encouraged to connect with their roommates (if applicable) prior to Moove-In to avoid duplicating common household items such as appliances and cleaning supplies

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.