Housing
Information for International Students and Scholars
Housing for Students | Housing for Scholars
Most international students and scholars live in rental housing. Rental housing in Davis includes apartments, duplexes, townhomes, condominiums, rooms-for-rent and houses. The arrival of UC Davis students each September nearly doubles the city's population, and makes year-long leases the norm and short-term rentals hard to find.
Year-long Leases. Most leases correspond with the academic year, which means September 1 through August 31. In the spring (March-May), tenants either renew their leases for another year or allow the property to be advertised to other potential tenants. As a result, the most choices for year-long leases are available well before the beginning of each academic year. You may be able to secure a year lease from a distance through the internet or by telephone. In general, however, a number of year-lease properties remain available through the summer.
Short-term Rentals. Very few rentals are advertised for periods less than 12 months (September through August). If you need a short-term rental, plan on arriving early and staying in a hotel while you search. Your best chances will be to rent a room in a house or apartment with tenants who hold a year lease. Most people want to personally interview potential house-mates so renting a room from a distance may be difficult. In general, finding a short-term rental requires an active search and flexibility. Finding a short-term rental that can accommodate a spouse, family or pets is very difficult.
On-campus Student Housing. For students, on-campus housing is primarily for first-year undergraduates and students with families, although there may be some available on-campus housing for other students depending on the time of year and student demand.
WHEN YOU FIRST ARRIVE
You may need to
arrange temporary housing for the first few days or weeks of your stay in Davis. UC Davis
Conference Housing offers full service, convenient and affordable
on-campus housing and dining services for individuals (students or
scholars with official university business). The cost is currently
$65 per day. Three v isiting scholar appartments are available for up to three months through Conference and Event Services. A motel or bed-and-breakfast establishment nearby is another
alternative.
SHORT-TERM HOUSING FOR VISITING SCHOLARS
UC Davis is a research university in the central valley of California. We have over 30,000 students. Finding housing for short term visits, a month to less than a year, is a challenge. You will need to initiate your search well before your expected visit. The information offered here will assist you in finding housing and outline the options and resources available to you both on and off campus.
University Guest Resident Program. Visiting scholars, who are official adult guests of UC Davis, may book accommodations in the UC Davis residence halls throughout the year located in Primero Grove, an apartment style complex on campus. Accommodations are non-smoking and include breakfast at $65/night, for 1-14 nights, $55/night beginning the 15th night of your stay. Amenities include daily bed making, towel exchange, television with basic cable, and local phone service. Because space is limited, guests are encouraged to reserve several weeks in advance. Children and pets are not allowed. Further information can be found at the UC Davis Conference Housing web site. Email confhsg@ucdavis.edu, Phone (530) 752-8000, or Fax (530) 752-8185.
Visiting Scholar Apartments.
The campus manages three fully-furnished apartments conveniently located near Central Campus, and close to downtown. These apartments cost $340-375 per week, and may be rented for a maximum of three consecutive months during the academic year. Contact the Conference and Event Services office several months ahead of your pending visit -- Phone: (530) 752-2675, Fax: (530) 752-5791.
Sabbatical Houses for Rent. University Farm Circle lists sabbatical houses for rent. This might be a good option for visiting scholars.
Pacifico Co-operative. The purpose of Pacifico is to provide affordable co-op housing for students attending University of California at Davis, but non-students also live at Pacifico. Month-to-month leases are available.
Aggie Cottage. Short to long-term rental. One unit only. Easy walking distance to the university, downtown Davis and the Farmers' Market.
OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING FOR STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS
if you plan to live
in off-campus housing, plan to arrive early in order to have plenty of time
to find a suitable place to live. Be prepared to pay expenses such as
first and last months' rent, a security deposit, telephone installation
costs and a utility deposit.
There are a number
of ways to look for off-campus housing. You may need to use all of the
available resources to find a suitable place to live.
Online listings: SISS does not endorse the use of the
following web sites, but many have found them
useful. Also, be sure to sign up for the SISS
email lists. SISS sends out information about available housing each week.
Some students and scholars have found that craigslist.org (for the Sacramento area) or DavisHousing are useful ways to arrange for housing in
Davis before their arrival.
Club
International is a student group including many international students and post docs. Their Yahoo discussion group is a good place to connect with other students to ask about housing.
The California Housing Board is another web site that can connect you directly with students that have information about available housing. Students can also post a notice when looking for housing.
Pacifico Co-operative. The purpose of Pacifico is to provide affordable co-op housing for students attending University of California at Davis and other schools in the Davis and Sacramento communities.
University Village Apartments rents 4-bedroom apartments by the room. Live with friends or ask for the optional roommate-matching service.
Cal Aggie Christian Association/CA House. CA House is an inclusive, progressive campus ministry serving college and graduate students of all faiths in and around the Davis community. We offer opportunities for spirituality, service, personal growth, fellowship, and intentional living.
UC Davis Community Housing Listing Service (Telephone: 530-752-1990; e-mail: chls@asucd.ucdavis.edu)
University Farm Circle lists sabbatical houses for rent. This might be a good option for visiting scholars.
UC Davis international student
organizations offer another good way to connect with current students to get information on housing.
Homestays: See Wise Homestay Services. Please contact Shannon Johnson with WISE at shannon@wisefoundation.com, by phone at (530) 406-1330, or fax (530) 406-1315. Another homestay program is ISP: International Student Placements.
Newspaper advertisements: Consult the classified advertising
section of the community newspaper (The Davis Enterprise) or the campus
newspaper ( The California Aggie) for listings of houses and apartments for rent. Newspapers from surrounding communities include the Sacramento Bee and the Woodland Daily Democrat.
Other:
Walking around the neighborhood, you occasionally find a "for rent" sign
up, usually with a phone number to call. Also, let your friends and
contacts in your department know you are looking; sometimes they may know
of a vacancy.
Fair Housing Information:
OTHER USEFUL SITES
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING FOR STUDENTS
Included with the
letter of admission to UCD is a Housing Request Form to reserve on-campus
housing for single or married students. If you want to arrange
on-campus housing, fill out and return the application immediately. Space
is limited and assigned in the order that applications are received. First-year undergraduates are given first priority for the on-campus residence halls. Student families with children have first priority in family apartments.
Residence Halls: Residence halls are hostel-type living arrangements, sometimes called dormitories or "dorms", where students have either shared or private rooms and everyone eats in a common dining hall. Residence halls are offered to single students; couples and families are not eligible to live in the residence halls. They are located on campus or close to campus. The advantages of living in the residence halls are that they provide excellent opportunities to meet lots of people and they are close to libraries and campus facilities. The disadvantages include having to share a bathroom with several other people and, because residence halls do not have kitchens, residents are required to purchase a meal plan. For more information, contact the Student Housing Office. (Telephone: 530-752-2033; e-mail: studenthousing@ucdavis.edu)
Student Family Housing: Orchard Park and Solano Park Apartments and Russell Park Apartments are offered primarily to undergraduate and graduate students with children. They are in high demand because of their proximity to campus and low cost. Inquiries should be made as soon as possible by contacting the Student Housing office at either 530-753-7322 or 530-752-2033.
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