Checklist: Planning for and Moving into the Residence Halls

Planning for the Move

• Check your UC Davis email (check it daily)
• Decide what to bring
  • 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
• Refer to the Student Housing Calendar for holidays, closures, and deadlines
• Each room includes a MicroFridge so you do not need to bring one; please be sure to coordinate any refrigerated and frozen food purchases with your roommate(s) beforehand
• NOTE: please cancel your contract if you no longer plan to live in the residence halls

Get Your Housing Assignment

• Log into the myHousing Portal to view your Housing Assignment
• Refer to the move-in map for your residence hall to learn how to get here, and where to park your vehicle to unload

Know the Policies and Expectations

• Review the 2023-24 Guide to Student Housing and Dining Services (remember, per your Housing Contract, you've agreed to abide by these rules and regulations)
• Access your Contract any time through the myHousing Portal
• Access additional documents, including the fee schedule, payment coupons and calendar from the Residence Halls 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
• Complete the Bicycle Education and Enforcement Program online training course (take this course to learn how to avoid expensive bicycle traffic tickets and major injuries)
• Consider buying an Aggie Bike Buy bicycle package (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 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

Meal Plans

• Make changes to your meal plan, if necessary, during scheduled meal plan change periods (refer to the Calendar for meal change period schedules)

After Moving In

• Rearrange your room if desired; beds may not be reconfigured (bunked or lofted)
• License and Register your bicycle at Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS)—it's the law and a university requirement
• Refer to the Waste Guide to learn where and how to sort your waste in your residence hall (look for the printable instructions per building)
• Refer to the Sustainable Action Guide for tips on how to live sustainably
• Refer to the Thermostat User Guide for instructions on how to use your room thermostat
• Watch movies and TV on XFINITY on Campus

Fall Quarter Move-In Only

• Attend Welcome Week activities in the residence hall areas and on campus
• Attend Fall Welcome events during fall quarter
• To learn more, visit the Fall Welcome website and view the calendar events details