Checklist: Planning For and Moving Into Orchard Park
The following checklist may be helpful as you prepare to move into Orchard Park. Please note that some items are time-sensitive.
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 leaseholders who have not provided proof of Renter’s Insurance
Get Your Bed Lease 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) (Bed Leases)
- What each roommate will bring (television, printer, etc.)
- Establishing optional subscription services, if desired
Know the Policies and Expectations
- Access your Lease 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)
- Make sure you have paid the $250 Security Deposit; keys will not be issued to leaseholders who have not paid their security deposit
- 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
- 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