Starting a new job – and possibly relocating – comes with a lot of unknowns.
This website brings together selected UC Davis and non-UC Davis resources for faculty and staff considering or preparing to relocate to the Davis–Sacramento region. It highlights common topics people explore as they get oriented and settle into their new role.
Whether based in Davis, Sacramento, Woodland or nearby communities, you’ll find information to help you get oriented, understand how things work and make decisions as you settle in.
Most people don’t figure everything out at once. As your plans take shape, you can return to different sections as new questions arise.
Choose a topic to get started.
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- Housing near UC Davis
- Getting to UC Davis
- Relocation reimbursement
- Life in the region
- Getting connected
- Partners and families
- UC Davis and UC Davis Health campuses
- UC Davis Field Guides to Campus and Beyond
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.
Finding information across UC Davis
UC Davis is a large institution with information distributed across many departments and websites. This means the most direct and up-to-date information is often held by the unit or program responsible for a specific topic.
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 + commuting
- UC Davis + medical benefits
- UC Davis + family leave
- UC Davis + relocation
- UC Davis + housing options