2013 Living on Campus - UC Davis Student Housing

STUDENT HOUSING 

<strong>Living</strong> On 

Campus 

Residence Halls And 

Campus Apartments 

housing.ucdavis.edu

<strong>Living</strong> on Campus 

at UC Davis 

Every year, Student Housing is home to over 5000 UC Davis students, most of whom are firstyear 

freshmen and transfer students. In addition, many other students, including continuing 

undergraduates, graduate students, and students with families, live in Student Housing. 

<strong>Living</strong> in Student Housing is not required; however, most students choose to live in the residence halls 

their first year for many reasons: instant connection with other first-year students who might become 

life-long friends; excellent academic and peer support programs; on-site computer labs and Academic 

Advising Centers; clean well-maintained buildings, many of them LEED-registered or certified; learning 

communities; an award-winning dining program. There are many reasons to live in Student Housing! 

Types of Housing 

Student Housing offers three types of housing: 

residence halls, apartments, and cooperative 

housing. The Table on page 3 describes 

eligibility for each type of housing. 

Housing Locations 

Cuarto 

Apts 

Segundo 

Residence Halls 

Residence halls are comprised of fully-furnished 

bedrooms, most of them double-occupancy, and 

shared bathrooms. Residence halls also include 

community spaces for relaxing and studying. 

Most students live in the residence halls. See 

pages 4-13 to learn more. 

Hwy 113 

Apts 

Tercero 

Apts 

I-80 

Housing Areas 

Apartments 

Student Housing operates, alone or in 

partnership, multiple apartment complexes. 

Apartments typically offer 1-4 bedroom layouts 

with a kitchen, dining room, living room, 

and 1-4 bathrooms. Parks Apartments and 

privatized apartments are located on campus; 

transfer student apartments (SHA) are located 

within 2.5 miles of campus. Apartment spaces 

are limited. See pages 15-19 to learn more. 

Cooperative Housing 

Cooperative Housing communities are small, 

tightly-integrated communities that emphasize 

environmental stewardship and community 

involvement. Contact Student Housing to learn 

more about Cooperative Housing. 

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Housing Guarantee 

Central Campus 

UC Davis 

Downtown 

All incoming fall quarter freshmen and transfer 

students are guaranteed housing in Student 

Housing, provided they meet eligibility 

requirements and all Student Housing and 

university deadlines. Freshmen are guaranteed two 

years of housing. Transfer students are guaranteed 

one year of housing. For more information, visit 

housing.ucdavis.edu/prospective. 

Students entering the university after fall quarter 

begins, as well as continuing and graduate 

students, should contact Student Housing to 

inquire about their housing options.

Eligibility 

Accessibility 

Eligibility Table 

Table assumes a fall quarter move-in 

(except for Summer Session Students). 

Students wishing to move in during 

another quarter should contact Student 

Housing regarding their options. 


Student Hsg Apts 

O/P Parks Apts. 

Privatized Apts. 

Cooperative Hsg 

Incoming Freshmen 

(undergraduates) • • 

Incoming Transfer Students 

(undergraduates) • • • • • 

All Continuing Undergraduates 

• • • 

All Summer Session Students 

• 

All Graduate Students 

• • • 

All Students with Families 

• • 

Notes: Students must be under age 24 to live in the residence 

halls, and single to live in the residence halls or Student Housing 

Apartments. The Parks require a minimum stay of 6 weeks. Other 

factors, including wait lists, may impact the availability of housing 

space regardless of eligibility. 

UC Davis works with students to ensure 

every student can access university resources. 

Wheelchair-accessible rooms are available in 

every residence hall and apartment complex. 

Shared community spaces are ADA-compliant. 

Students should advise Student Housing 

that they require special accommodations 

when applying for housing so the necessary 

arrangements may be made before move-in. 

In addition, students should contact the Student 

Disability Center (sdc.ucdavis.edu) to learn 

about other resources available to them, and to 

coordinate their needs with their professors. 

Safety & Security 

Student Housing strives to provide a safe and 

secure place to live. In order to do so, we utilize 

several services and systems. 

Locked 24/7 

All residence halls feature an electronic 

key-card access system for exterior entrances*: 

all buildings are locked at all times. Access is 

limited to residents of the hall (and certain 

Student Housing and emergency staff), so the 

collective resident community controls and 

limits access to their building. Every residence 

hall bedroom has its own lock. 

UC Davis Police and Escort Service 

UC Davis proudly operates its own police 

department with sworn officers providing highvisibility 

patrol, response to criminal incidents 

and emergencies, and crime prevention 

education programs. 

The Aggie Host Student Patrol, overseen by the 

police department, operates a campus escort 

service that is available every evening to escort 

students traveling to and from residence areas as 

well as across campus. (police.ucdavis.edu) 

Housing Staff Are Available 

Student Housing staff are available to help 

with any questions or concerns. Via an on-call 

system, staff are always available during 

non-business hours. In addition, Student 

Housing staff help develop and encourage 

a healthy, safe atmosphere. They facilitate 

workshops that support community values, 

including courtesy, sensitivity and respect, and 

that reject discrimination and hatred. 

*Except for Lysle Leach Hall in Tercero and Primero Grove in Segundo 

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Communities on Campus 

<strong>Living</strong> in the residence halls is an excellent way 

for first-year students to transition into the UC 

Davis community. There are a wide variety of 

opportunities to meet people, make friends, 

learn about campus, and establish roots. What 

also sets the residence halls apart are the 

support programs Student Housing provides. 

Residence halls are home to more than 4,500 

freshmen and transfer students each year - 

Student Housing takes pride in helping with 

their successful transition to university life. 

What is a Residence Hall 

A residence hall is a moderate-size building 

containing many bedrooms and bathrooms, 

living rooms, study spaces, laundry facilities, 

and other shared indoor and outdoor spaces. 

At UC Davis, residence halls are clustered into 

three areas on campus. Each residence hall 

area has a dining facility, convenience store, 

area service desk, academic support, transition 

services, and computer resources. 

Residence Halls and Areas 

Student Housing operates 21 residence halls, 

totaling 32 residential buildings, in three areas 

on campus: Segundo, Tercero, and Cuarto. 

Segundo 

• 12 residence halls 

• about 2250 residents 

• located on the northwest corner of central 

campus 

Tercero 



• located on the southwest corner of central 

campus 

Cuarto 



• located one block northwest of central 

campus 

Visit housing.ucdavis.edu/housing for more 

information about residence halls and areas. 

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SustainabLe Design 

Residence halls incorporate many design 

features to reduce their environmental impact. 

Several buildings are LEED-registered or 

certified. 

Related project goals and outcomes include: 

• Responsible purchasing program 

• Green Cleaning procedures 

• On-site water-retention designs 

• Solar thermal systems 

• Low-flow faucets, toilets, shower heads 

• Energy-efficient lighting 

• Filtered drinking water dispensers 

• Numerous bicycle paths and bicycle 

parking spots 

Visit housing.ucdavis.edu/sustainability 

for more information. 

What are rooms like 

Size 

Residence hall rooms are around 100 sq feet 

(typically about 10x10 or 9x12, though size and 

shape may vary), carpeted, and have a window, 

a closet or wardrobe, and a place to hang towels. 

Furnishings 

All rooms are fully furnished: they include a 

twin-size bed and mattress (size varies), desk 

and chair, dresser, desktop bookshelf, desk 

lamp, and waste and recycling containers. 

Internet, Television, Telephone 

Each room includes high speed Internet service 

via an Ethernet port and/or a Wifi network, 

broadcast television programming, including 

three movie channels, and access to Resident 

Select, an online on-demand movie service. 

Optional telephone service is available in most, 

but not all, residence halls. 

Requesting Roommates 

Residence hall applicants may submit a request 

to live with roommate(s) of their choice and, 

while not guaranteed, in most cases Student 

Housing is able to honor the request. Students 

who choose not to request a roommate will 

be randomly matched with a roommate based 

upon room option preferences (pg 9); students 

are not matched based upon lifestyle, personal 

habits or culture. 

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Staff & Services 

Community Resources 

Residence hall Staff 

Resident Advisors (RAs) and Senior RAs (SRAs) 

are undergraduate students who live in the 

residence halls, overseeing their respective 

building community, engaging students in 

various activities, one-on-one and group 

contact, advising, and community development 

activities. SRAs also assist professional staff with 

managing the residence hall areas. 

Student Housing Coordinators, Student 

Housing’s professional-level staff, oversee 

student staff. Coordinators offer additional 

support to residents, including academic 

support and leadership development 

opportunities, as well as guidance regarding 

policies and conflict resolution. 

An efficient professional maintenance and 

custodial staff oversees building and grounds, 

facilitates repairs and upgrades, and provides 

cleaning services to all public areas and public 

bathrooms. 

Area Service Desk 

The Area Service Desk is the customer service 

and support center of the residence halls—the 

place residents go to get information, pick 

up mail and care packages, and to borrow 

things, such as games, cooking items, and bed 

configuration tools. It is also where students go 

to borrow a key or temporary access card when 

they get locked out of their room. There is an 

Area Service Desk in each residence hall area. 

Computer Centers 

Computer Centers provide complimentary 

access to computers, printers (up to 250 pages 

per quarter), scanners, Internet access, and 

space for studying and holding review sessions. 

Desktop computers and terminals run Windows, 

Microsoft’s Office Suite, iTunes, and Firefox. A 

Computer Center is available 24/7 in all three 

housing areas. Computer Center student staff 

provide computer and software support. Note: 

campus labs offer additional resources, including 

Apple desktops and accessible workstations. 

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Occupancy Diagrams 

Single 

Occupancy 

Room 

Double 

Occupancy 

Room 

LIVING PREFERENCES 

There are three categories for which prospective 

residents may submit preferences: Occupancy, 

Gender, and <strong>Living</strong>-Learning Community. 

In the residence hall application, students 

indicate their living preferences by selecting 

available options within each category in 

their order of importance. Because not every 

preference can be accommodated, Student 

Housing determines assignments based upon 

students’ priorities and available space. 


Triple 

Occupancy 

Room 

Occupancy diagrams 

represent what an 

average residence hall room 

may look like. However, there are 

often a variety of ways in which the furniture 

can be arranged. Also, rooms do not all have the same dimensions, 

so not every furniture arrangement can be achieved in every room. 

GO ONLINE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT 

UC DAVIS RESIDENCE HALLS 

Visit housing.ucdavis.edu/housing to learn 

more about the residence halls. Read about the 

three housing areas and which residence halls 

are in each area, review residence hall features, 

and view photographs, maps, floor plans, and 

room layouts/occupancy diagrams for each 

residence hall. 

Occupancy 

Occupancy refers to the amount of residents 

in each room. Rooms are available in singleoccupancy 

(one person; no roommate), 

double-occupancy (two total people), and 

triple-occupancy (three total people). Most 

rooms are double-occupancy; demand for 

single-occupancy rooms usually exceeds the 

availability; demand for triple-occupancy usually 

meets the availability. Occupancy choice affects 

the cost of housing. 

Gender 

Gender refers to the ability to live in a 

single-gender community or a mixed-gender 

community. Most communities are mixedgender. 

Gender choice does not affect the cost 

of housing. 

<strong>Living</strong>-Learning Community 

<strong>Living</strong>-Learning Communities (LLCs) are special 

interest communities within the residence halls. 

LLC choice does not affect the cost of housing. 

See page 9 or visit housing.ucdavis.edu/ 

education/communities to learn more about 

<strong>Living</strong>-Learning Communities. 

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Academics 

Custom support for residents 

First-Year Experience 

Student Housing provides a comprehensive 

in-house academic first-year experience 

program. Professional staff work with academic 

departments to deliver academic programming 

and support services developed specifically 

for first-year students. Emphasis is placed on 

“advising services”, ensuring students have the 

greatest chance of a successful transition into 

a research-based university setting. Subjects 

such as math, chemistry, and writing receive 

dedicated support. 

Academic Advising Centers 

Academic Advising Centers (AAC) provide 

convenient, personalized academic support for 

every residence hall student through Residence 

Hall Advising Team (RHAT) peer advisers and 

Student Academic Success Center tutors. 

Residence Hall Advising Team 

Peer advisers from all four Colleges–Letters & 

Science, Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, 

Biological Sciences, and Engineering–and the 

First-Year Experience program provide academic 

planning assistance, major exploration, 

grading options, internship information, and 

connections with other campus resources. 

For more information, including hours and locations, visit 

housing.ucdavis.edu/current/academic_advising_center.asp. 

Tutoring 

In addition to peer advisers, tutors from the 

Student Academic Success Center (SASC) are 

available most evenings on a drop-in basis for 

free assistance with common first-year courses 

like math, chemistry and writing. 

Locations 

Each housing area has an AAC, and all AACs 

offer RHAT and SASC resources. For residents 

who are simply looking for a space to study, read 

or work on group projects, the AAC is the ideal 

place. 

Benefits of an In-House Academic Program 

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• Augments in-class learning in a convenient 

and comfortable atmosphere 

• Improves advising for first-year students 

and eases the transition into university life 

• Encourages development of proactive 

academic practices 

• Bridges a connection to the College Dean’s 

Office early in the college experience 

• Connects students with faculty members 

which aids in academic achievement and 

retention 

• Improves understanding of resources 

available on campus

<strong>Living</strong>-Learning 

Themed Communities 

Students who decide to live in the residence 

halls and want to enhance their experience can 

apply to live in a living-learning community 

within the residence halls. These communities 

bring students with similar interests together 

into one hall where they participate in 

specially-designed programs that integrate 

academic challenges, community development, 

and leadership growth into the daily living 

environment. Students who participate in livinglearning 

communities get unique opportunities 

to network with peers and faculty, to explore 

new ideas, and to begin finding internship 

and career resources within their field. 

Academic Theme Programs 

Many living-learning communities include an 

opportunity for residents to further enhance 

their experience by selecting and participating 

in an academic component called an Academic 

Theme Program (ATP). 

ATPs include a one-unit seminar, where faculty 

members lead discussions on topics directly 

related to the theme of the community. Seminars 

are held weekly within the residence hall. ATPs 

provide students with unique opportunities to 

learn about academic and career options, to 

network with faculty and students in similar 

fields, and to learn about internship, research 

and career opportunities. In addition, ATP 

participants contribute to special community 

program planning and facilitation. 


Additionally, students often find their transition 

to the university to be even more fulfilling and 

successful. 

How to Apply 

Students apply for living-learning communities 

at the same time they apply for a space in the 

residence halls. The online housing application 

includes a living-learning community section; 

interested students should indicate which 

community they wish to apply for. Students who 

are assigned to a living-learning community with 

an ATP component may register for the ATP 

seminar during Orientation or after they have 

moved into the residence halls. 

Types of Programs 

Student Housing offers a variety of livinglearning 

programs, such as Engineering, 

Leadership, Health Sciences, African American 

& African, and Business Innovation and 

Leadership Development. For a complete list 

of living-learning communities, visit housing. 

ucdavis.edu/education/communities. 

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Residential Dining 

Flavorful & Healthy Food 

UC Davis offers one of the best programs in 

collegiate dining: exceptional recipes, local 

sustainable food sources, and options for a wide 

range of dietary needs, including vegetarian 

and vegan. A full-time nutritionist is available 

to assist students with planning a healthy diet, 

including management of food allergies. 

Dining Commons 

Dining commons (DCs) are Student Housing 

dining facilities located in each residence hall 

area. DCs offer comfortable community dining 

rooms featuring seasonal menus served at 

various themed kitchen “platforms” throughout 

the room. These include soup and salad bars, 

a grill, sautéed and pasta entrees, specialty 

entrees, an open fire brick pizza oven, a 

Mongolian Wok, and a variety of desserts. A 

wide range of beverages are available, including 

Fair Trade coffee. 

Daily Meals 

During the week, DCs are open for breakfast, 

lunch and dinner; on weekends, they’re open 

for brunch and dinner. Monday through 

Thursday they reopen after dinner for a “latenight” 

meal period. 

Dining On Campus 

There are many places to get food on campus. 

There are three dining commons in the 

residence hall areas. Several restaurants operate 

at the Silo Union and Memorial Union. The 

ASUCD CoHo (CoffeeHouse) brews coffee 

and espresso, and bakes a variety of cookies, 

pastries and other snacks. Convenience stores 

are located near the dining commons. Starbucks 

operates at the Activities and Recreation Center 

(ARC). Other food and coffee retailers can be 

found around campus, including the Sciences 

Lab building and in the Health Sciences District. 

C-Stores 

There is a convenience store, or “C-Store”, in 

each residence hall area. C-Stores sell a variety 

of food, including house-made microwavable 

meals and a variety of salads and sandwiches. 

Snacks, chips, candy bars, gum, ice cream, 

and beverages, including water, tea, Fair Trade 

coffee, smoothies, and energy drinks are also 

available. C-Stores are open from morning 

until late evening every weekday, and during 

evenings on the weekend. 

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Dining Plans 

Every residence hall contract includes a meal 

plan to be used in the dining commons, and 

Aggie Cash for non-dining commons purchases. 

Meal Plans 

There are five meal plans from which to choose: 

• 90 meals (per quarter) 




• unlimited meals (per quarter) 

Students may choose any of the meal plans and, 

to decide, should estimate how many meals (per 

week) they expect to eat on campus based upon 

their schedule, eating habits, and expectations 

for staying or leaving campus on weekends. 

Residents may eat in any dining commons for 

any meal–they are not limited to the one in their 

area–so they have the flexibility to eat based 

upon their schedule or preference. 

Aggie Cash 

Aggie Cash is a declining balance (“debit”) 

program that is included with every meal plan. 

An alternative to carrying cash, Aggie Cash adds 

greater flexibility to the meal program as it can 

be used to make food and drink purchases at 

campus and community locations, including 

The Silo, The C-Stores, and Starbucks. Each 

plan automatically comes with $100/quarter in 

Aggie Cash. Plans may be upgraded to $200/ 

quarter or $250/quarter in Aggie Cash. 

Visit housing.ucdavis.edu/dining to learn 

more about meal plans and Aggie Cash. 

Nutrition and Sustainability 

The professionals in Dining Services place an 

emphasis on planning and serving nutritious 

meals using food that is in-season, local and 

sustainable whenever possible. Vegetarian and 

vegan options are available at every meal and 

meals can be customized to meet a student’s 

special nutrition needs/allergy limitations. 


Changing Meal Plans 

Students who determine their meal plan isn’t 

appropriate for their needs may change from one 

meal plan to another. Students may change their 

meal plan during the “meal plan change period” 

in between each quarter; they may not change a 

meal plan at any other time. 

Adding Extra Meals 

Students who run out of meals before the end 

of a quarter may purchase additional meals in 

blocks of 10. Dining Services publishes a meal 

planning guide to help students decide how best 

to manage their meal plans. 

The dining program composts or recycles over 

95% of its waste. Dining Services reduced food 

waste and water usage by removing trays from 

the dining rooms, and offer a reusable dishware 

program for student events in the residence areas. 

The dining program offers a dynamic 

educational program focused on giving student 

guests the skills and knowledge they need to live 

in a sustainable manner and nourish their bodies 

outside of the residence halls. 

A registered dietician is available for students 

with special dietary needs or concerns. Please 

contact Student Housing for more information. 

Dining Plan options, including meal plans and Aggie Cash, are subject to 

change. Check housing.ucdavis.edu/dining for the most recent information. 

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Getting Around 

Transportation Options Abound 

Getting ARound 

Some of the best characteristics of both UC Davis and the City of Davis relate to the variety of travel 

options available. UC Davis is a large campus, but much of it can be traveled in a timely fashion on 

foot. For those in need of a different form of transportation, there are several options. 

Cycling-Friendly Community 

Davis is home to more bicycles per capita than any 

other U.S. city and offers more than 50 miles of 

bicycle paths. Due to its cycling-friendly design, 

the city is home to the U.S. Cycling Hall of Fame 

(usbhof.org). An extensive bicycle path system 

connects all of UC Davis and the city, and there 

are thousands of bike parking stalls throughout 

campus, allowing the majority of students to 

bike to their classes. When in need, parts and 

service may be found at the Bike Barn on campus 

(bikebarn.ucdavis.edu) and at the many bicycle 

shops in town. 

Parking On Campus 

First-year freshmen residence hall students 

are not eligible to purchase campus 

parking permits and may not bring a car 

to campus. Residence hall students walk, 

bike, and utilize public transportation to 

get around the campus and community. 

Transfer students who are assigned to 

an on-campus residence hall space may 

apply for a parking permit that may be 

used in designated on-campus lots. Permit 

applications are available after moving in. 

Unitrans Buses 

The Unitrans bus system is run by the 

Associated Students of UC Davis (ASUCD) and 

serves both UC Davis and the Davis community. 

Buses run extensive routes throughout the city, 

operating 16 hours each weekday during the 

academic year. Undergraduate students receive 

unlimited access to Unitrans. Learn more: 

unitrans.ucdavis.edu. 

Other Modes of Travel 

The Amtrak station in downtown Davis is a stop 

on the train’s “Capitol Corridor” route between 

Auburn, Sacramento and the Bay Area. 

Yolobus, an intercity bus service, runs routes 

between Sacramento, Davis, and Woodland, as 

well as the Sacramento Airport. 

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Next Steps 

Applying, Fees, Deadlines 

How To Apply 

Before applying for housing, students must first 

submit their Statement of Intent to Register 

(SIR). Students who submitted their SIR and are 

eligible to live in the residence halls may then 

proceed to apply for housing. Those who do not 

immediately apply will receive a housing offer 

by email soon after the SIR has been received; 

this is the first step in the application process. 

Once their SIR has been received, students 

may apply online to live in the residence halls. 

Go to myadmissions.ucdavis.edu and select 

“Housing Application Request” to begin the 

application. Be sure to read the Terms of Use 

and all contract information. Students must 

complete their application by the Housing 

contracts deadline to qualify for guaranteed 

housing. Applicants filing after the deadline will 

be offered housing based upon available space. 

Residence Hall Fees 

Residence hall fees vary based upon two factors: 

room occupancy and meal plan. Residence hall 

area and living-learning community options do 

not affect rates. 

Payments are made in three installments, due 

September 15, December 15, and March 15. 

Student Housing does not invoice for these fees, 

but an online statement is available at 

MyBill.ucdavis.edu. 

Contact Student Housing or visit 

housing.ucdavis.edu/fees for more 

information about rates and payments. 

2012-<strong>2013</strong> Rates* 

90 

meals 

120 

meals 

150 

meals 

180 

meals 

unlimited 

meals 

Triple 

Occup. $11,170.20 $11,377.60 $11,589.88 $11,799.72 $12,399.96 


Reservation Fee 

A $500 reservation fee is due by the application 

deadline, and can be paid online when the 

application is submitted by selecting “Pay my 

reservation fee”. The reservation fee may also be 

sent by mail. 

Double 

Occup. $12,370.68 $12,578.08 $12,790.36 $13,000.20 $13,600.44 

Single 

Occup. $13,605.32 $13,812.72 $14,025.00 $14,234.84 $14,835.08 

$100 of Aggie Cash is automatically included in all meal plans. 

Aggie Cash program upgrades can be made to any meal plan for 

an additional fee. Visit the Student Housing website for more 

information and current rates and changes. 

*Note: Housing rates are projected to increase 3-5% for <strong>2013</strong>-2014. 

Deadlines & Contact Information 

Refer to the back page of this brochure for a list of Important Dates and application deadlines, as 

well as contact information for Student Housing and a selection of other campus departments. 

Questions 

Call or email Student Housing at 530-752-2033 or studenthousing@ucdavis.edu, and visit the 

Student Housing website at housing.ucdavis.edu for tour schedules, photographs, important 

dates, or additional information about our residence halls. The website also features AskMe!, 

Student Housing’s frequently asked questions database. 

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The Second-Year 

<strong>Living</strong> in Housing Again 

As part of the “Freshman Housing Guarantee”, Student Housing provides second-year housing 

to any student who lives in the residence halls during their first year (and who qualified for the 

Freshman Housing Guarantee when entering UC Davis in the fall). 

How It Works 

Student Housing will make housing offers to 

eligible students beginning in January 2014. 

Students who accept the offer will be required 

to make their reservation payment no later than 

February 2014. Housing assignments will be 

sent in August 2014. Specific housing locations 

are subject to change and will be finalized no 

later than August 2014. 

University Honors Program 

Students participating in the University Honors Program (UHP) in the residence halls their first 

year are eligible to continue with the second year of the UHP. Second-year UHP students live at The 

Colleges at LaRue, an on-campus apartment location. 

International 

Students and Scholars 

Many international students attend UC Davis each year. Some international students come to study 

for a short amount of time–a few weeks, perhaps a quarter–while others enroll for a year or more, 

often pursuing a degree. Student Housing offers housing to meet international students’ needs. 

<strong>Living</strong> Here A Little While 

International students attending UC Davis 

for less than a year are eligible to live in 

Student Housing. Students may live in the 

residence halls, apartment communities, or 

the cooperatives. Housing space is subject to 

availability, and not all students qualify for 

all types of housing. Students must commit 

to a minimum stay of 6 weeks. Contact 

Student Housing to learn more about housing 

availability, pricing, and how to apply. 

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<strong>Living</strong> Here for the year 

Most international students entering UC Davis 

in the fall as a freshman or transfer student are 

eligible for housing either in the residence halls 

and/or Student Housing Apartments, provided 

they meet eligibility requirements and deadlines. 

Those who are eligible will receive a housing 

offer after they submit their SIR. Those who do 

not qualify for guaranteed housing or require 

different accommodations should call Student 

Housing to learn about all of their options.

Parks Apartments 

Family-Friendly Communities 

Student Housing operates two campus apartment complexes, Orchard Park and Solano Park 

Apartments, known together simply as “The Parks”. Named for their park-like settings, with 

expansive lawns and plentiful shade trees, The Parks’ mission is to provide safe, well-maintained, 

comfortable campus apartments at affordable rates. 

Apartments 

The Parks places priority on providing housing to full-time students with children and offers a 

family-orientated atmosphere. Regular community events include potlucks, children’s crafts and 

games, and health awareness activities. A resident-produced newsletter is published monthly, 

highlighting community events while sharing news and updates. 

Parks Apartments Features 

• Unfurnished, undraped 1- and 2-bedroom 

apartments 

• 1-bedroom units are about 450 square feet 

• 2-bedroom units are about 600 square feet 

• Each apartment has a patio or balcony 

• Linoleum floors 

• Full kitchens with a refrigerator, stove and 

oven; Orchard Park units have gas ovens; 

Solano Park units have electric ovens 

How To Apply 

1. Go to housing.ucdavis.edu/apply 

2. Select Application Process for Orchard Park 

and Solano Park Apartments 

3. Download, complete, and submit to 

Student Housing an application with the 

$20 application fee 

Application Timeline 

Students may apply for The Parks Apartments 

at any time: there is no application process 

timeline. Because there is a waitlist, Student 

Housing encourages students to apply early. 

Students who have not yet enrolled in classes at 

UC Davis need not wait until they are enrolled 

to apply for the Parks and should consider 

applying up to six months before they anticipate 

beginning classes. 

Eligibility 

All students are eligible to live in The Parks 

Apartments, though students with children 

receive priority over other applicants. Student 

Housing maintains a waitlist arranged according 

to order of priority, by the date the application 

was filed, and as space allows. 

The Parks Fees 

2012-<strong>2013</strong> Rates 

1-bedroom apartment: $751/month 

2-bedroom apartment: $888/month 

Contact Student Housing or visit 

housing.ucdavis.edu/fees for more 

information about rates and payments. 

Note: Orchard Park Apartments will be closing in 2014. 

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Student Housing Ap 

Transfer Student Communities 

What are the apartments like 

Size 

The size and layout of each apartment varies. 

Each apartment features single occupancy 

bedrooms and a limited number of doubleoccupancy 

bedrooms, a living room, a dining 

room, a full kitchen, 1-4 bathrooms, and closet 

space. 

What are Student Housing 

Apartments 

Student Housing Apartments (SHA) incorporates 

all apartment options available to students. 

Student Housing leases space from privately 

owned and operated apartment complexes in 

order to guarantee that housing is available. 

SHA has designated apartments specifically for 

first-year transfer students to aid in their transition 

to UC Davis. 

What is the sha student 

experience 

SHA has dedicated support staff to help connect 

students with various campus resources as well 

as build community through planned social 

programs. For example, staff coordinate intramural 

sports teams, produce a monthly newsletter, 

host a campus resources scavenger hunt, meet 

with residents to discuss living agreements, and 

mediate conversations when issues arise. They 

also create a variety of social and informational 

programs to help develop communities. By 

partnering with the apartment complexes, SHA 

offers a unique experience that combines the “offcampus” 

independence students want with the 

academic and transition support first-year students 

need to be successful at a research university. 

Furnishings 

All apartments are fully furnished: they include 

a twin-sized bed and mattress, desk and chair, 

dresser, desktop bookshelf, desk lamp, and 

waste containers in each bedroom. In addition, 

the living room is furnished with a couch, chair, 

and coffee table, and the dining room has a 

dining room table and chairs. 

SHA Features 

• Single-occupancy bedrooms, limited 

double-occupancy bedrooms 

• Furnished 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom 

apartments 

• Utilities included (Cable TV not included) 

• Access to Student Housing resources 

including Academic Advising Centers, 

Computer Centers, and Professional Staff 

Apartment Amenities: 

• Community Room 

• Pool 

• Fitness Center 

• On-Site Parking 

• Near Unitrans bus routes 

• Easily access campus via bike paths 

The APartments 

Visit housing.ucdavis.edu/housing/sha.asp to 

learn about each of the SHA complexes. 

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artments 

Dining 

At Home 

All Student Housing Apartment units have a 

full kitchen, and most SHA residents prepare 

meals at home. Kitchens include an oven, range, 

full-size refrigerator, and microwave. Apartments 

include cabinet or pantry space. 

Cash 

Of course, cash purchases may be made with 

any vendor on campus or in the community, so 

while having a meal plan or Aggie Cash plan can 

make daily life easier, they’re not necessary. 

Parking & Transportation 

At Home 

Parking is available at all SHA locations, and 

residents are eligible to bring a car with them. 

Each location manages its own parking. Parking 

permits will be assigned at fall check-in and may 

be requested the rest of the year on a first-come, 

first-served basis. 

Apartments 

On Campus 

Meal Plans 

To supplement their need to cook at home, SHA 

residents have the option of adding any Student 

Housing meal plan to their contract (see pages 

10-11). Adding a meal plan adds flexibility to 

the SHA student’s schedule: rather than prepare 

and pack a lunch to bring to campus each day, 

those with meal plans can eat lunch (and/or 

breakfast and/or dinner) on campus in any of 

the dining commons on any day they choose. 

On Campus 

SHA students are eligible to purchase permits 

to park in UC Davis parking lots. Contact 

Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) for 

more information: taps.ucdavis.edu. 

Other Ways To Travel 

For those who do not choose to bring a car to 

campus, there are many alternative modes of 

transportation available. For more about getting 

around Davis, see page 12. 

Aggie Cash 

All students, including SHA residents, may buy 

Aggie Cash through the Dining Services office at 

Student Housing. Aggie Cash is a declining/debit 

program, like an ATM card, that may be used to 

purchase food at a discount from most campus 

locations, and downtown vendors often offer 

specials to Aggie Cash patrons. 

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Next Steps 

SHA: Applying, Fees, Deadlines 

How To Apply For SHA 

Before applying for housing, students must first 

submit their Statement of Intent to Register 

(SIR). Students who submitted their SIR and are 

eligible to live in Student Housing Apartments 

may then proceed to apply for housing. Those 

who do not immediately apply will receive 

a housing offer by email soon after the SIR 

has been received; this is the first step in the 

application process. 

Once their SIR has been received, students 

may apply online to live in SHA. Go to 

myadmissions.ucdavis.edu and select 

“Housing Application Request” to begin the 

application. Be sure to read the Terms of Use 

and all contract information. Students must 

complete their application by the Housing 

contracts deadline to qualify for guaranteed 

housing. Applicants filing after the deadline will 

be offered housing based upon available space. 

Reservation Fee 

A $500 reservation fee is due by the application 

deadline, and can be paid online when the 

application is submitted by selecting “Pay my 

reservation fee”. The reservation fee may also be 

sent by mail. 

Requesting SHA 

Apartment-mates 

SHA applicants may submit a request to live 

with apartment-mate(s) of their choice by listing 

their choice as a special consideration. While not 

guaranteed, in most cases Student Housing will 

honor the request. Otherwise, students will be 

randomly assigned to spaces*. 

*There will be an opportunity to complete a voluntary survey about 

living habits to assist in determining apartment-mates. 

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SHA Fees 

SHA fees vary based upon two factors: room 

occupancy and meal plan. Apartment location 

and apartment size do not affect rates. 

Payments are made in three installments, due 

September 15, December 15, and March 15. 

Student Housing does not invoice for these fees, 

but an online statement is available at 

MyBill.ucdavis.edu. Visit housing.ucdavis. 

edu/fees for more information about rates and 

payments. 

2012-<strong>2013</strong> Rates* 

Occupants 0 

meals 

90 

meals 

120 

meals 

Double $9,011.31 $12,920.44 $13,127.71 

Single $10,113.46 $14,022.59 $14,229.86 

Occupants 150 

meals 

180 

meals 

unlimited 

meals 

Double $13,338.27 $13,548.83 $14,150.90 

Single $14,440.42 $14,650.98 $15,253.05 

$100 of Aggie Cash is automatically included in all meal plans. 

Aggie Cash program upgrades can be made to any meal plan for 

an additional fee. Visit the Student Housing website for more 

information and current rates and changes. 

*Note: Housing rates are projected to increase 3-5% for <strong>2013</strong>-2014. 

Deadlines & Contact 

Information 

Refer to the back page of this brochure for a list 

of Important Dates and application deadlines, as 

well as contact information for Student Housing 

and a selection of other campus departments. 

Questions 

Call or email Student Housing at 530-752-2033 

or studenthousing@ucdavis.edu, or visit the 

Student Housing website at housing.ucdavis. 

edu. The website also features AskMe!, Student 

Housing’s frequently asked questions database.

Privatized Housing 

More Campus Housing * , CHL 

In addition to Student Housing’s Parks 

Apartments and SHA program, five privatelyowned, 

privately-managed (non-UC Davis) 

apartment complexes are located on the UC 

Davis campus. Each complex operates in 

partnership with UC Davis, while maintaining 

their own staff, programs, and buildings. 

The Colleges at LaRue 

Apartments 

Contact a community to learn more about what 

they have to offer: the types of rooms available, 

special programming, environment, and pricing. 

The Atriums At La Rue Park 

164 La Rue Road, Davis, CA 95616 

530-754-5797 | thecolleges@tandemproperties.com 

tandemproperties.com/listings/the-colleges-at-larue 

West Village Apartments 

Single Graduate Students Only 

400 Russell Park, Davis, CA 95616 

530-753-0659 

tandemproperties.com/listings/the-atriums 

530-759-0661 or 866-721-8930 

ucdaviswestvillage.com 

Russell Park 

BAGGINS END (“the Domes”) 

400 Russell Park, Davis, CA 95616 

530-753-7322 

tandemproperties.com/listings/russell-park 

Orchard Park Circle, Davis, CA 95616 

scha.davis@gmail.com 

schadavis.org 

*Important Financial Aid information: while the above communities provide great housing options for hundreds of 

students each year, they are not owned and operated by UC Davis, and therefore do not qualify as “on-campus housing” 

for the purposes of Financial Aid. 

Community Housing Listing 

The Associated Students of UC Davis (ASUCD) maintains the Community Housing Listing (CHL) 

as a service for UC Davis students and other Davis community members. CHL is a collection of 

community housing listings, and may be accessed online at chl.ucdavis.edu. 

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STUDENT HOUSING 

Important Dates 

Decision UC Davis............................................. spring 

Statement of Intent to Register (Freshmen)......... May 1 

Statement of Intent to Register (Transfers).......... June 1 

Housing offers.................................................... after SIR 

Housing application deadline (Freshmen).......... early May 

Housing application deadline (Transfers)............ early June 

Room assignments emailed................................. late-August 

Move-In Weekend.............................................. mid/late Sept 

Welcome Week / Freshmen Orientation............. mid/late Sept 

Fall quarter classes begin.................................... Sept/Oct 

Visit housing.ucdavis.edu/calendar for specific dates. 

Contact Information 

Student Housing........ 530-752-2033 / 530-752-4345 (fax) 

.................................. housing.ucdavis.edu 

Admissions................. 530-752-2971 / admissions.ucdavis.edu 

Financial Aid.............. 530-752-2390 / financialaid.ucdavis.edu 

Orientation................. orientation.ucdavis.edu 

Fall Welcome.............. fallwelcome.ucdavis.edu 

IET (computers)......... scg.ucdavis.edu 

MyBill........................ mybill.ucdavis.edu 

Disability Center........ 530-752-3184 / sdc.ucdavis.edu 

MyUCDavis................ my.ucdavis.edu 

SISWeb....................... sisweb.ucdavis.edu 

UC Davis.................... www.ucdavis.edu 

The University of California does not discriminate in any of its policies, procedures or practices. The 

university is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. 

housing.ucdavis.edu

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