Basics Orientation - Thursday, September 12
The Basics Orientation offers sessions covering topics to help your adjustment to life in Davis. The sessions cover transportation, how to open a bank account, enrolling your children in school, and more.
| Time | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m.—9:50 a.m. |
F2 & J2 Partners Orientation: The SISS student advising team explains important immigration and employment regulations for partners and spouses of graduate students. |
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| 10:00 a.m.—10:50 a.m |
American K-12 School System: Join the Davis Unified School District as they explain the American school system and how to sign up your children for school. |
International Center 3119 |
| 11:00 a.m.—11:50 a.m. |
U.S. Health Insurance 101: Get an overview of the U.S. health care system and how to access health services in Davis. |
International Center 3119 |
| 1:30 p.m.—2:20 p.m. |
Safety in Davis and on Campus: Come meet the Davis City Police and learn more about safety and the city of Davis. |
International Center Lobby |
| 2:30 p.m.—3:30 p.m. |
Transportation and Bicycles: Learn more about transportation options and the importance of having a bike in Davis! |
International Center Lobby |
| 3:45 p.m.—4:45 p.m. |
Phones, Banks, and Shopping: Learn about your options for phones, banks, and shopping in Davis and Sacramento. |
International Center Lobby |
Family Friendly Day
The Family Friendly Day allows students, scholars, and families to explore the UC Davis campus and city of Davis and visit some of the popular spots!
| Time | Session | Location |
| 9:30 a.m—10:30am |
Campus Tour: For more information and registration, check out the events page here. |
UC Davis Welcome Center |
| 10:00 a.m.—11:30 a.m. |
Connections - Partners Reception: Partners and dependents of international students and scholars are invited to connect and socialize with the Davis community. You are welcome to bring your children. |
International House Davis |
| 1:30 p.m.—2:30 p.m. |
R. M. Bohart Museum of Entomology Tour: Join a special tour of the R. M. Bohart Museum of Entomology, which houses the 7th largest insect collection in North America! You are welcome to bring your children, as this is one of the most popular kid-friendly destinations in Davis! Please register for the tour here. |
Bohart Museum of Entomology, Academic Surge Building (Room 1124) |
| 3:15 p.m.—4:15 p.m. |
Davis Recreation and Public Library: Learn about programs and services offered by the City of Davis, including English language learning resources, after school activities for children, and the Davis Public Library. Presented by Davis Recreation and the Davis Public Library. |
International Center, Room 3119 |
| After 4:30 p.m. |
Davis Farmers Market: Explore the Davis Farmers Market and buy some locally grown produce! |
Central Park, Downtown Davis |