Services for International Students and Scholars

Living In Davis

We hope that international students and scholars will participate in many activities in the area throughout their stay. To find information on local and regional clubs, libraries, places of worship, etc., click on the links below:

City Information

Community Organizations

Davis Bike Club
Davis Bike Club: Non-profit organization dedicated to cycling and cycling related activities.
Davis Community Theater Events
Visit Davis Community and Theater Events to learn more.
Davis Golf Club
Davis Golf Club: Non-profit organization open for membership to all golfers wishing to play in either a competitive or social setting.
Davis Sport Leagues
Davis Sport Leagues: Adult and youth sport leagues are available.
Davis Rotary Club
Davis Rotary Club: Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.
Davis Toastmasters
Davis Toastmasters: Improve your public speaking skills and develop leadership skills with a diverse group of students and non-students in Davis.
Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop
Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop: For children and adults, these dance classes vary from Ballet, Modern, Earth Rhythm, Hip Hop, and more!
Yolo Hiker
Yolo Hiker: This website has lists of comprehensive descriptions of outdoor recreation centered in Yolo County.

Religion and Spirituality

Sacramento | UC Davis Medical Center

Sacramento is the closest large city to Davis and hosts the medical campus, the UC Davis Medical Center. About 17% of UC Davis' International Scholars work on this campus as postdoctoral scholars and researchers.

Living or Working in Sacramento?

Housing: Craigslist, Housing Maps and the Sacramento Bee
UC Davis Medical School: Living in Sacramento
UC Davis Medical Center: Weekly Farmer's Market
Sacramento: 2-1-1 Sacramento
Sacramento: Local Wiki
Sacramento: Yelp

UC Davis Medical Center (UCDMC)

English Language Learning

There are a number of opportunities in Davis and Sacramento for family members (as well as international students and scholars) to practice or improve their English language skills.

Davis Area English Classes

Davis Adult School
Davis Adult School offers classes in English and other languages, computers, arts and crafts, dance and fitness/health. Their calendar conforms to UCD's quarter system, although students may begin classes at any point during the quarter. They offer mostly evening classes and a few daytime classes. A placement test is required prior to enrollment. Classes tend to be inexpensive.
International House (I-House) Conversation Groups
The International House (I-House) in Davis offers English conversation groups. People gather in small groups to practice English in informal conversation. Membership in the International House is inexpensive and students can attend as many conversation groups as they like. Visit the International House webpage for more information.
UC Davis Extension
UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education offers many independent study programs, including an Intensive English Language Program such as Academic Engagement Track and Short-Term Programs. Classes are held during various times of the year, including summer.

Sacramento Area English Classes

ESL Program at Sacramento City Unified School District
Sacramento City Unified School District offers ESL courses and a certificate program through the Charles A. Jones Career and Education Center.
ESL Program at Sacramento City College
Sacramento City College (SCC) offers a variety of ESL courses (“English as a Second Language”).
English Language Institute, Sacramento State University
Sacramento State University offers 8- and 17-week programs at all levels of English as a Second Language (ESL) through their English Language Institute. Prospective students must apply to participate in their program of choice 60 days in advance.

International House Davis

Located at 10 College Park, International House Davis is a non-profit organization that is not part of the University of California, Davis. International House Davis serves the entire Davis community by offering many programs to the general public, which includes our UC Davis international students and scholars.