Current Students

Working with SISS

If you are a UC Davis student who is currently in F-1 or J-1 status with a Services for International Students and Scholars (SISS) issued I-20 or DS-2019 form, you will want to make sure you understand how to maintain your "immigration fitness." That means understanding the immigration and visa regulations that apply to international students. We also want to help you make the most of your years at UC Davis by knowing about the various campus offices that can support your academic success, making friends, and learning more about the local culture.

We hope that SISS has been helpful in planning your arrival in Davis. We also want to make you feel at home in this community for as long as you are here. As always, if you need some assistance, please let us know. If we cannot help you directly, we should be able to refer you to the appropriate campus or community resource.

Important Links for Current Students:

Common Questions About Technology and Where to Study

How do I choose my classes?
Contact your academic advisor with questions about building your schedule. UC Davis uses Schedule Builder, a class planning and registration tool that lets you search, build class schedules and register for classes. Use your Kerberos ID and password to log into Schedule Builder.
How do I get my textbooks?
Equitable Access, a program developed by UC Davis Stores, offers undergraduate students access to all textbooks required for their classes for a flat fee of $169 per quarter. The graduate student rate is $199 per quarter. Students have the ability to opt out each quarter if they wish. Under Equitable Access all textbooks will be available by the first day of class. No more sold-out textbooks or waiting for books to arrive. Equitable Access delivers your required textbooks digitally or in print when a digital version is not
available. Be sure to buy your course materials as early as possible.
Where can I study?
There are numerous places to study on the UC Davis campus, from the Residence Hall Study Lounges to the International Center. The Teaching and Learning Complex (TLC) offers great study spaces with natural lighting and a modern interior to promote active learning in students. Shields Library has a number of study spaces and provides students with 24-hour access to a study space year-round, including expanded locations to accommodate peak study times (e.g., finals).
How can I use the library?
The UC Davis Library supports research, teaching and learning in every discipline. At Peter J. Shields Library in Davis and Blaisdell Medical Library in Sacramento, students can find study space, consult with librarians and data science experts, and access books, online resources and archives. Student library accounts are automatically active and renew quarterly with current registration. Faculty and staff may activate their accounts at the library or online. Users unaffiliated with UC Davis may apply for library privileges.
Are there shared computers or printers available on campus?
Yes, computer rooms are available on campus where you can access specialized software for video and audio editing, design, programming, etc. These computer rooms also offer low-cost printing.
Where do I go for help with technology?
Information Education Technology (IET) offers technical support services to faculty, students, and staff, and provides support for various software and campus applications, the latest Windows and Macintosh Operating Systems, email clients, and web browsers.
How do I connect to campus Wi-Fi?
Once you are enrolled and have a Kerberos ID, you can connect to the campus Wi-Fi network, Eduroam, a worldwide service. Eduroam automatically and securely connects to Wi-Fi on UC campuses, and at other sites, including airports and public sites around the globe. Simply enter your Kerberos ID (followed by @ucdavis.edu) and password.