Checklist: Planning For and Moving Into Orchard Park

Planning for the Move

• Check your UC Davis email (check it daily)
• Decide what to bring (and coordinate with your apartment mate(s))
  • 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
• Download, read and/or print the move-in map for Orchard Park
• Obtain and provide proof of Renter’s Insurance before you arrive for Moove-In; keys will not be issued to students who have not provided proof of Renter’s Insurance

Get Your Assignment

• Log into the myHousing Portal and make note of your housing assignment, including the contact information for your apartment mate(s)
• Refer to the move-in map to learn how to get here, and where to park your vehicle to unload

Coordinate With Your Roommate(s)

• What each roommate will bring (television, printer, etc.)
• Establishing optional subscription services, if desired

Know the Policies and Expectations

• Access your Lease on Contract any time through the myHousing Portal
• Access additional documents, including the fee schedule and payment coupons, from the Family & Graduate Housing tab on the Contracts and Forms webpage

Preparing Your Computer

• Prepare and register your computer for use on the UC Davis network
• Familiarize yourself with our Residential Computer Support information
• Read the IET Service Hub's Computer Ownership FAQ for Students
• Read the IET Service Hub's Top technology questions and resources for new students

Biking on Campus

• Review Bicycle Policies, including mandatory bicycle registration, on the UC Davis TAPS Bicycle Program webpage
• Review the UC Davis TAPS Bicycle Parking & Security webpage
• Watch the UC Davis Bicycle Education and Enforcement Program Video
• Consider buying a bicycle package from the Bike Barn "Online Bike Buy" (select a new bicycle, customize it with accessories, and care for it with an Aggie maintenance plan)

Paying Your Fees

• Pay your housing bill (view the Student Housing and Dining Services Calendar for deadlines)
• Visit the UC Davis Financial Aid and Scholarships financial literacy website for information on budgeting and managing your money, and sign up to access the CashCourse financial tool

Bed Lease and Unit Leaseholders

• Make sure you have paid the $250 Security Deposit; keys will not be issued to leaseholders who have not paid their security deposit
• Students receiving Financial Aid that assists with the cost of housing and food are responsible for allocating their money throughout the quarter

After Moving In

• Complete an online Room Condition form right away; a link to the form will be emailed to you prior to Moove-In
• License and register your bicycle at Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS)—it's the law and a university requirement
• Read all of the information you received when checking in to your apartment
• Attend Fall Welcome and Welcome Week events; to learn more, visit the Fall Welcome website and view the calendar events details
• Refer to the Waste Guide to learn where and how to sort your waste in your apartment (look for the printable instructions per building)
• Refer to the Sustainable Action Guide for tips on how to live sustainably