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 May for First Year students and June for Transfer students
Step 3: College of Engineering New Student Webinars (Recommended)
- Pass 1 Registration Webinars (First Year Students)
This webinar will review the common questions that students have regarding the process of registration in Schedule Builder. We will discuss key terms, holds, major courses, GEs and units to ensure a smooth registration for fall quarter.
WHEN:
Thursday, July 10
12:00PM - 1:00PM
and
Tuesday, July 15
5:00PM - 6:00PM- Pass 1 Registration Webinar (Transfer Students)
This webinar will review the common questions that students have regarding the process of registration in Schedule Builder. We will discuss key terms, holds, major courses, GEs and units to ensure a smooth registration for fall quarter.
WHEN:
Wednesday, July 16
3:00PM - 4:00PM- EUO Support Webinars (First Year and Transfer Students)
The Engineering Undergraduate Office will provide an overview advising within the College of Engineering, how to use the Advising Appointment System, common Schedule Builder questions, placement exams, and resources to use during your first year.
WHEN:
Monday, July 14
9:00AM - 10:00AM
and
Thursday, July 17
5:00PM - 6:00PM
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
Get started here
Aggie Advising for Transfers
Get started here
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