You’ll be registering for classes, getting your ID card and setting up your accounts. You’ll be staying in the dorms.
First-Year Orientation is the best way to get started on the path to academic success at UC Davis. First-year students who attend Orientation are given priority registration for fall quarter before students who do not attend. Students are expected to attend First-Year Orientation because it improves their preparation for academic success and assists in their transition to the university. First-year students who participate in First-Year Orientation are better prepared, encounter fewer problems, and generally have a very positive feeling about their experiences at UC Davis. Plan to participate!
Southwest is your friend.http://orientation.ucdavis.edu/first-year/dates.html