Davisville Management Company welcomes new students and our returning students to the UC Davis Back to School 2026-2027 school year. We know you had a great summer and are now excited to continue to your educational journey at UC Davis.
Make sure you know key dates throughout the school year. You don't want to miss anything.
Over the next few months, there are plenty of things happening on and around the UC Davis campus. It is important that you keep track of everything and prevent major items from falling through the cracks.
If you are a Freshman (first-year students) this year, there are some key dates you need to be aware of.
Aggie 101
May 6 is the opening day for Aggie 101 for first-year students. For transfer students, Aggie 101 opens Jun 4. It is through this portal that you will be introduced to the basics of having a successful experience at UC Davis. Aggie 101 is divided into a few sections which provide insight to various aspects of campus life givving you the knowledge you need to navigate UC Davis over the next four years.
Aggie 101 needs to be completed by July 1 for first-year students and Muly 15 for transfer students.
Aggie 101 covers:
- Welcome
- Academics
- Your First Quarter
- Finance
- Campus Life
- Wellness and Safety
- Next Steps
Aggie Advising
For first-year students, May 13 is opening day for Aggie Advising. For Transfer students, June 11 is opening day for Aggie Advising
You should receive an invitation to the Aggie Advising Canvas course. This is an important part of the process. There is much to do with this portion of the process and you must have i completed before the course registration window opens.
Course Registration
Course registration opens on July 28, 2026 and goes through August 11, 2026. Each college has a specified registration period. New students and UC Davis Back to School students will need to keep track of the dates and check your Schedule Builder for your exact Pass 1 time.
- College of Engineering: July 28 - July 29
- College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences: July 30 - July 31
- College of Biological Sciences: August 3 - August 6
- Graduate School of Management: August 7 - August 10
- College of Letters and Science: August 7 and August 10 - August 11
Moove-In Day(s)
Freshmen have a choice for living on campus. Incoming freshmen who choose to live on campus are guaranteed housing in the residence halls for the fall quarter, provided all requirements and deadlines are met. Keep in mind, over 90% of incoming freshman choose to live on campus.
Same for Transfer Students except that you will be offered housing in on-campus residence halls or apartments.
Residence Hall Areas (Tercero, Segundo, Cuarto)
September 15–17
UC Davis Moove-In Resources
UC Davis has plenty of information that will help you transition to living on campus.
View UC Davis Student Housing information
Moving into the Residence Halls
Before heading to campus for moove-in, there are a few things you need to take care of. You can see the residence hall move-in information or read the FAQ. Best advice is to be prepared. Check the list and get it done.
Off-Campus Housing
If you are a returning UC Davis Back to School student or a transfer student, you have more options for choosing where you want to live. Many students, similar to you, prefer to find a place to live off-campus. After spending a year living on-campus, students begin to look for other locations to live. They begin looking for off-campus housing that is convienient, close to shopping, has plenty of dining options, and provides opportunities to explore and enjoy the community.
The Davisville family of off-campus apartments offers much to the UC Davis students who choose to live off-campus. Located near the UC Davis campus along Alvarado Ave in North Davis, these apartments are an attractive choice for both students and working professionals. All three apartment complexes have easy access to campus via bicycle or bus, quick access to transporations systems (Unitrans), and close to plenty of shopping and dining options.
From these three apartment facilities, you and your friends can choose from 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3 bedroom, or 4-bedroom apartments.
Aggie Orientation
Aggie Orientation for ALL first-year students is September 19, September 20, and September 22. There is no orientation on September 21.
That is correct. Aggie Orientation is three whole days of fun and excitement (with a break on Sunday). Over those three days you will enjoy...
- Group meetings with your Orientation Leader
- Programing with your academic college
- Aggie Welcome Rally
- Davisfest
- Rec Fest
- Gateway Arts Block Party
- Football Game Kick Off
- Dive into Downtown
- And more!
