Plan ahead and adjust to life at UC Davis with informative videos and recorded webinars from SISS. Use the video directory below to jump to the topic you are looking for, or scroll down to browse the videos. 

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Whether you are a new or current student or scholar, we encourage you to connect with campus and build your community of support. Browse the International Student and Scholar Handbook below. Guidance can be found throughout this website and others with information about housing, settling in Davis, campus activities and clubs, transportation, nearby shopping and more.

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The Basics Orientation offers sessions covering topics to help your adjustment to life in Davis. The sessions cover transportation, how to open a bank account, enrolling your children in school, and more.

Due to COVID-19, Welcome Event activities are changing for fall quarter 2020. There will not be in-person events, but we are actively working on developing virtual activities for international students, scholars, and their families. Check back here for more information about these upcoming events.