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Relocation

Relocation & Living Guide for UC Davis and UC Davis Health

Starting a new job – and possibly relocating – comes with a lot of unknowns.

This site is here to help you as you begin your role at UC Davis or UC Davis Health. Whether based in Davis or Sacramento, you’ll find information to help you get oriented, understand how things work and make the decisions that come with getting settled.

Start where you need to and focus on what matters most.

Where should I live?

Housing options, rentals, and homeownership

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What are the campuses like?

Overview of UC Davis and UC Davis Health environments

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How will my family or partner handle relocation?

Dual career support, childcare, schools, and relocation resources

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Daily life and local services

Daily life, local services, and exploring the region

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How do I get to campus?

Commuting, parking, biking, and transit

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How does relocation reimbursement work?

Reimbursement policy and guidance

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Explore UC Davis & Downtown Davis

Flexible self-guided experiences highlighting campus life, downtown Davis, nature, art, food systems and local culture
See the Itineraries
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Finding information across UC Davis

UC Davis is a large institution with information distributed across many departments and websites. Front Door highlights common topics and resources for employees considering a move, but it is not a comprehensive directory of every program and service available through the university.

If you are researching a specific topic, searching online using the topic plus "UC Davis" can often help locate additional resources and current information.

Examples:

  • UC Davis childcare
  • UC Davis relocation
  • UC Davis mortgage assistance
  • UC Davis commuter benefits
  • UC Davis family support

 

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About External Resources

Many of the resources linked throughout this site are operated by third parties not affiliated with UC Davis. These links are provided for convenience only and do not constitute endorsement by UC Davis. Users should review the privacy policies and terms of external websites before sharing personal information.