Parents and Families

As a UC Davis parent, you understand better than anyone the importance of supporting our students and ensuring their basic needs are met—so they can thrive in the classroom, on campus, and beyond.

One impactful service doing exactly that is The ASUCD Pantry—a student-run, student-led organization dedicated to providing food and essential items to UC Davis students. Created to ease financial strain, The Pantry helps ensure that no student has to choose between buying a textbook and having a meal.

With more virtual and hybrid classes, new courses and expanded support, UC Davis 2025 Summer Sessions helps students graduate early, stay on track and get ahead.

“There truly is something for everyone at Summer Sessions, whether you need to focus on that one tough chemistry class, learn a new language or complete a minor,”  said Omega Lee, Summer Sessions executive director. “It’s possible to make that happen at UC Davis,”

This article is written by The New Student Programs unit housed within Student Affairs and is comprised of Orientation and First Year Experience.  Our team is dedicated to supporting your students transition into and through UC Davis.

There are just a few weeks left in spring quarter and your student’s summer will begin.  In last month’s newsletter we discussed your student’s options for summer and factors to consider.  If you or your student are still planning for summer, take a look, you might find exactly what you need.

This article is written by The New Student Programs unit housed within Student Affairs and is comprised of Orientation and First Year Experience.  Our team is dedicated to supporting your students transition into and through UC Davis.

It’s April and the weather is feeling more and more like summer in Davis. Before you know it your student will be transitioning out of this academic year and into the summer. This month we are focusing on what’s in store for the summer! 

A student’s journey of career exploration is influenced by a variety of factors, including skills, interests, and goals. Another central element in career development is knowing oneself. This is now often referred to as recognizing one’s identity. Things like a student’s background, lived experiences, impact they hope to make with their life, and values play an integral role in shaping one’s professional aspirations and workplace expectations, which is why every student’s identities are absolutely important to take into consideration.

One financial aid option available to parents is the Parent PLUS Loan, a federal loan that can help cover the cost of higher education for their dependent undergraduate children. Let's delve into what the Parent PLUS Loan is and how it can benefit both parents and students.

What is a Parent PLUS Loan?

This article is written by The New Student Programs unit housed within Student Affairs and is comprised of Orientation and First Year Experience.  Our team is dedicated to supporting your students transition into and through UC Davis.

This month we are focusing on taking the time to pause and reflect.  Your student is two thirds of the way done with the 2024-25 academic year.  Spring break is a great time to pause and reflect on what the past 6 months have been like for you, and your student. 

The UC Davis Writing Center expands its services to support and empower student writers at any stage in the writing process. 

Services include writing support for entry-level, first-year and upper-division writing courses, personal statements and application guidance and small group creative writing sessions. 

The UC Davis Undergraduate Research Center offers students multiple avenues to participate in research or secure funding. Abstracts and application deadlines fall in February for both the annual conference and a new research initiative.

This article is written by The New Student Programs unit housed within Student Affairs and is comprised of Orientation and First Year Experience.  Our team is dedicated to supporting your students transition into and through UC Davis.

This is the fifth part of a series where we highlight part of the academic transition your student might be experiencing and questions you can ask your student to help support them through this transition.