About On-Campus Student Housing Options
- First-year undergraduate sutdents have priority for the on-campus residence halls
- Student families with children have first priority in family apartments
- Space is limited and assigned in the order that applications are received
- Get to know your on-campus housing options and learn more from Student Housing
- Student eligibility for on-campus housing
Find general move-in information at housing.ucdavis.edu, and specific dates are provided to each student via the “MyHousing” portal. Depending on the year, move-in dates for residence halls are typically around middle or late September. Students moving into The Green will move in either early or middle of September. Students moving in winter or spring quarter should contact Student Housing at studenthousing@ucdavis.edu.
Undergraduate Students
First-Year Undergraduate Students: Residence Halls
Incoming first-year and transfer undergraduate students under the age of 24 who are entering for the fall quarter are guaranteed on-campus housing as long as they meet all eligibility requirements.
First-year students are offered housing in the Residence Halls: Segundo, Tercero and Cuarto. Residence halls have different types of rooms, such as single rooms (one person) or double and triple occupancy rooms shared among roommates.
Each room type has furniture for each occupant: a bed, a wardrobe or closet for clothes, and a desk with a lamp. All three housing areas have dining commons, where meals are prepared and served.
Incoming Transfer Undergraduate Students
Incoming transfer undergraduate students under the age of 24 who are entering for the fall quarter are guaranteed on-campus housing as long as they meet all eligibility requirements. Up to the first 1,000 incoming transfer students entering UC Davis for the fall quarter are guaranteed housing in The Green at West Village, on-campus apartments operated by UC Davis Student Housing and Dining Services.
Other On-Campus Housing
In addition to the residence halls and on-campus apartments, UC Davis students can also explore Public-Private Partnerships. These additional on-campus housing choices are privately owned and managed, and represent a wide range of community and lifestyle options for students to make campus their home. Leases with these properties are independent of the university. Incoming graduates with families may want to consider how close schools and childcare will be to your home.
Housing Cooperatives
There are housing cooperatives on the UC Davis campus open to students. Housing cooperatives value community involvement, so residents are often required to contribute to the upkeep of the house. Most cooperatives host weekly communal dinners and social activities for residents to get to know each other.
UCEAP Students
UCEAP Students
UCEAP students must secure housing before classes start. There are many options to rent on and off campus. For on-campus options, visit Student Housing.
Graduate Students
Graduate Students and Scholars
There are on-campus housing options for graduate students, but experts recommend that you start looking for housing as early as possible. You can ask your graduate coordinators or your program contacts to assist you. Graduate students may also want to consider Orchard Park and Primero Grove, which offer family housing and are managed by Student Housing and Dining Services.
On-Campus Apartments
UC Davis offers family-friendly apartments on campus to transfer, graduate, and professional students. Apartments come with furnished or unfurnished options, and come equipped with full-size kitchens, including a refrigerator, stove and oven.
Other On-Campus Housing
In addition to the residence halls and on-campus apartments, UC Davis students can also explore Public-Private Partnerships. These additional on-campus housing choices are privately owned and managed, and represent a wide range of community and lifestyle options for students to make campus their home. Leases with these properties are independent of the university.
Housing Cooperatives
There are housing cooperatives on the UC Davis campus open to students. Housing cooperatives value community involvement, so residents are often required to contribute to the upkeep of the house. Most cooperatives host weekly communal dinners and social activities for residents to get to know each other.
Tip for Incoming Students with Families
You may want to consider how close your home is to schools and childcare.
Postdocs
On-Campus Apartments
UC Davis offers family-friendly apartments on campus to transfer, graduate, and professional students. Apartments come with furnished or unfurnished options, and come equipped with full-size kitchens, including a refrigerator, stove and oven.
Housing 101: Living On-Campus
For students, the best place to start is the Student Housing office (530-752-2033 or studenthousing@ucdavis.edu). First-year undergraduates have priority for the on-campus residence halls. Student families with children have first priority in family apartments. Space is limited and assigned in the order that applications are received.
- UC Davis Tri-Coops: An on-campus student housing association providing affordable, cooperative housing. Tri-Coops offers quarter-to-quarter living, as well as a very unique experience for people to get involved in a community.
For More Information About On-Campus Housing:
- Office of Student Housing
- Office of Student Housing Publications and Forms
- On-Campus Housing Options & Eligibility
For scholars, there are three apartments near campus available for rent. These apartments may be rented for a maximum of three consecutive months during the academic year. To receive more information about availability and cost, please contact the Conference and Event Services office several months ahead of your pending visit — Phone: (530) 752-2675, Fax: (530) 752-5791 or email events@ucdavis.edu.