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Moove-In Moving Into Orchard Park

Instructions for Fall Quarter 2024

Frequently Asked Moove-In Questions

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

Moove-In Schedule

Leaseholders will receive an invitation to visit the MyHousing portal and sign up for Moove-In appointment to receive their keys during the first two days 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 can only be issued to the Leaseholder, and 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 August 1 and September 1

Check-in and parking map for Orchard Park for August 1 and September 1, 2024

Check-In

  • Check in at the South Community Center

Parking Locations

  • Unloading Zones: along the unloading route, on Orchard Park Circle
  • Parking after Unloading: west side of the main parking lot

Parking Instructions

You will have 60 minutes to unload in designated parking areas. 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 move-in days 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 move-in dates are not available.

Bed Lease Assignments

  • Bed Lease assignments become available through the myHousing portal typically in late July
  • Bed Lease assignments 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

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 Move-In

Orientation

Orientation has special programs for students and families during move in. See the Orientation website and scroll down to "Move-In Days Programming" for details and links to register.

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.