Checklist: Planning for and Moving into The Green
Use the following checklist to prepare to move into The Green. Be sure to read the entire checklist: some items should be considered quickly, others in the days before moving.
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 at the end of the year
- Download, read and/or print the move-in map for The Green
- See the Student Housing Calendar for holidays, closures, and deadlines
- NOTE: Please cancel your contract if you no longer plan to live in The Green
Get Your Housing Assignment
- Log into MyUCDavis and make note of your housing assignment, including the contact information for your apartment mate(s) (assignments available in late August)
- 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
- 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 The Green 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 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
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
- Complete an online Room Condition form by October 1, 2023; a link to the form will be emailed to you prior to check-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