Welcome to the College of Engineering!
Thank you for choosing the College of Engineering! Your academic advising team is excited to welcome you to UC Davis and are looking forward to helping you make the most of your college experience! Below is an overview of the information and steps you'll need to prepare for Fall Quarter.
Step 1: Complete Aggie 101 (Required)
All incoming first year and transfer students must complete Aggie 101. Refer to your MyAdmissions checklist and follow the instructions on how to complete this online program designed to introduce you to key resources and provide you with information needed to be successful at UC Davis.
Step 2: Aggie Advising Modules in Canvas (Required)
All incoming first year and transfer students must complete Aggie Advising Modules in Canvas. You’ll find resources and tips to help you navigate the university, build and balance your first quarter schedule, and start satisfying the requirements you’ll need to graduate. More information, including log-in directions, will be sent to your UCD e-mail in the future.
Step 3: College of Engineering New Student Webinars (Recommended)
New Student Webinar dates: TBA
- General Education
Interested in learning more about the General Education (GE) requirements at UC Davis? Curious about how to choose classes and how they will fit with your major? We’re here to help! Join us for this GE webinar where we will cover these topics and answer your questions.
WHEN: TBA
Download the GE Checklist here
- Creating an Academic Plan & Registration Strategies
Before the start of registration for fall quarter, we will be discussing the steps and elements of academic planning for new students in the College of Engineering. Staff advisors will be available to guide you through the process of creating an academic plan in OASIS. We will also discuss the value and planning of prerequisite courses in engineering majors.
Wondering how your placement results impact your classes for fall? Curious how your AP, IB, A-Level, or transfer credit will help you complete your degree requirements? We’re here to help! Join us for this webinar where we will cover these topics and answer your questions.
WHEN: TBA- Troubleshooting Schedule Builder
This webinar will review the common questions that students have regarding the process of registration in Schedule Builder. We will discuss how to navigate course conflicts, waitlists, and prerequisite petitions to ensure a smooth registration for fall quarter.
WHEN: TBA
Step 4: Aggie Advising Appointment (Optional)
If you have questions not answered by the Aggie Advising Modules and online resources, you have the option to discuss with an advisor. Major advisors will reach out in summer about options to connect.
Aggie Advising for First Years
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Aggie Advising for Transfers
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Step 5: Register for Courses (Required)
After you’ve planned out your first quarter, you should have everything you need to register for classes. All students will register for courses using Schedule Builder during their assigned pass time. Watch this video to learn more about Schedule Builder.
Step 6: Attend Aggie Orientation (Required)
Get excited about starting your fall quarter! Read more about Aggie Orientation here. This 2 ½ day program is your opportunity to start building networks of support, find resources, and begin your life on campus.
If you have questions concerning your orientation, please visit the Orientation website for more information: https://orientation.ucdavis.edu/aggie-orientation.
For Parent & Family Orientation details, please visit https://orientation.ucdavis.edu/families