🏠 University of California, Davis — Parent Guide

Helping parents understand dorm options, safety, accessibility, and what to expect at University of California, Davis.

💡 Tips for parents reviewing dorm options:

🏠 How housing selection works at University of California, Davis

Three first-year Areas.UC Davis groups first-years into Tercero, Cuarto, and Segundo Areas. Each Area is a cluster of multiple buildings sharing a dining commons.

Upperclass.Russell Park, the Atriums, and are apartment-style upperclass options.

As of May 8, 2026

📍 Location

Davis, CA

🏛️ College Type

Public research university (UC system)

👥 Enrollment

40,000 total students

🏠 Housing

19 dorm buildings reviewed on DormScouter

📊 Dorm Comparison by Safety & Cleanliness

DormOverall ★Safety ★Cleanliness ★ReviewsFeatures
Tercero Area 0
Cuarto Area 0
Segundo Area 0
Bixby Hall (Segundo) 0
Malcolm Hall (Segundo) 0
Thoreau Hall (Segundo) 0
Russell Park Apartments 0
The Atriums 0
West Village 0
Castilian Residence Hall 0
Emerson Residence Hall 0
Malcolm Residence Hall 0
Cottonwood Residence Hall 0
Madrone Residence Hall 0
Mulberry Residence Hall 0
Cuarto Residence Hall 0
Regan Hall 0
Ryerson Hall 0
Thoreau Hall 0

🔗 More Resources

🔗 UC Davis Housing

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🔗 UC Davis Main Site

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🎓 Class-Year Housing Guides

Year-specific advice for University of California, Davis dorms — what changes from freshman to senior year:

🎓 Freshman Guide📚 Sophomore Guide📖 Junior Guide🎉 Senior Guide

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