BEFORE YOU ARRIVE AT UC Davis
2019-2020
UCEAP Reciprocity Information
UC Davis Study Abroad
International Center One Shields Ave.
Contact your advisor: Christina Siracusa
Reciprocity Student Resources
Visa & Immigration Information
Services for International Students and Scholars
International Center One Shields Ave.
Contact SISS
International Student Resources
International House special events and resources
Reminders
- Housing is not guaranteed.
- Rental agreement last through the end of the academic year (June). If you leave your housing before the end of the agreement, you may be subject to a cancellation fee. Check all terms and conditions.
- If you apply for more than one housing option, accept only one. You will be financially responsible for all agreements you accept.
Privatized Campus Apartments (UC-Affiliated Housing)
(Undergraduates/Graduates)
Residence Halls and University Apartments (UC Housing)
(Undergraduates/Graduates)
Explore Campus Housing
Contact Campus Housing
To add your name to the housing waitlist, send an email to campus housing:
- Provide your name, UC Davis student ID number, and contact information.
- Identify yourself as an UCEAP student in the text of your message.
- Include your name and "UCEAP Wait List" in the subject line of your message.
Notification: begins late summer. Offers are made based on available space.
NOTE: First year students receive priority placement in campus housing. After this priority group is housed, more advanced students can be placed. You are encouraged to simultaneously research other housing options.
Cooperatives (UC Housing)
(Undergraduates/Graduates)
Community Housing (Non-UC Housing)
(Undergraduate/Graduates)
ASUCD Student Housing Office
Explore ASUCD housing listings.
SISS Bulletin
Sign up for the SISS Bulletin to receive weekly lists of available housing and items for sale.
California Housing Board
Dates
When should I arrive?
No later than
- Fall: September 15, 2019
- Winter: To be announced
No earlier than
- Fall: August 17, 2019
- Winter: December 7, 2019
You may arrive no more than 30 days prior to the start date printed on your visa certificate of eligibility (DS-2019).
Start Date on Certificate of Eligibility (DS-2019)
- Fall: September 16, 2019
- Winter: January 6, 2020
Services for International Students and Scholars (SISS)
Orientation
Registration
Date: September 16, 2019
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Sciences Lecture Hall 123
Fee: $95 (subject to change) will be billed to your UC Davis account; Orientation includes refreshments.
Check-in: Complete check-in within one week of receipt of your check-in email. See the list of documents you must provide.
Campus Housing Move-In Date
Your move-in date is determined by your room assignment.
Temporary Accommodation Information (Non-UC Housing)
Transportation to Campus
Enrollment Resources
- Department links
- Class schedule
- Course catalog
- Schedule Builder
- SISWeb
- MyUCDavis
- Enrollment calendar
Registering for Classes
Undergraduate
Enrolling in Classes
- Pass times: Check the Schedule Builder to view your appointment pass times after October 28, 2019.
- Pass 1: Enrollment limit is 17 units.
- Pass 2: Enrollment limit is 19 units. You may wait list courses. Drop unwanted courses before adding new courses.
- Open registration:
- Fall: May 25 to June 7, 2019
- Winter: November 16 to December 14, 2019
- Open Registration Hours: Enroll Monday - Friday from 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m., Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. No appointment necessary.
- Registration Freeze:
- Fall: September 15 to September 18, 2019
- Winter: December 15 to December 18, 2019
- Schedule adjustment period:
- Fall: September 18 to October 29, 2019
- Winter: December 18 to February 10, 2020
- Prerequisite check
- Schedule Builder will check to see if you have completed the required prerequisites for all courses. Instructors will remove you from the class if you cannot demonstrate completion of course prerequisites. Contact an advisor if you have questions about whether or not you meet the prerequisites for a course.
Enrollment Resources
- Schedule Builder: How to Enroll in Courses video
- Pass Times, Waitlists and Holds video
- Undergraduate Advisor Contact Information
Graduate students
Graduate students usually register after consultation with the department’s graduate advisor. Check with your host department for registration advising.
Student Account
Check your account regularly to pay your fees and avoid late fees.
- Log-in to access your dashboard: Student Information System (SISWeb)
- Financial information is available online. MyBill
Fees
- International Student Orientation Fee: $95 (subject to change) will be billed to your UC Davis account; Orientation includes refreshments.
- Health Insurance Fees: Fees will be billed to your account each quarter. See Health Insurance & Requirements information.
2019-2020 costs and information are listed below.
Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)
You will automatically be enrolled in your host university health insurance plan. No action is required.
- Undergraduates: $874 each quarter
- Graduates: $1,648 each quarter
Payment Deadlines
- Fall : September 15, 2019
- Winter : December 15, 2019
- Spring: March 15, 2020
Effective Dates
- Fall: September 23, 2019 - January 2, 2020
- Winter: January 3, 2020 - March 25, 2020
- Spring/Summer*: March 26, 2020 - September 27, 2020
*If you are a registered student during Spring quarter, your spring SHIP fee provides coverage through the end of Summer.
Immunizations and TB Screening
Health requirements and recommendations
Deadlines
- Fall: Prior to arrival on campus
- Winter: To be announced
Waiving SHIP
To waive SHIP, you must apply for waiver by submitting documentation of comparable health insurance. Waiver must be approved by your host UC.
Waiver Deadlines
| Deadline (submit by) |
Waiver applies to quarter terms |
|---|---|
| September 10, 2019 | Fall, Winter, Spring quarters |
| December 10, 2019 | Winter and Spring quarters only |
| March 10, 2020 | Spring quarter only |
