The faculty at UC Davis are a constant source of inspiration, and the Chancellor’s Fellows stand out among them. These early-career scholars are selected for their exceptional research achievements and receive the distinction of carrying the chancellor’s imprimatur for five years.
Each Chancellor’s Fellow is awarded $25,000 to support innovative elements of their research that might otherwise go unfunded. In many cases, these projects also create valuable, hands-on lab opportunities that help students build skills for their future careers.
This year, our community is coming together for a very special milestone—the 10th annual Give Day at UC Davis. For a decade, Aggies have united for this 29-hour celebration of generosity, raising vital support for UC Davis Health, our veterinary hospitals and programs across the UC Davis campus.
Picnic Day is on April 18, 2026, will you be joining us? The Aggie Parent and Family Council has compiled a guide to help you get the most out of Picnic Day with tips for what to bring, where to eat, parking, and some of the can't miss events.
Crowdfund UC Davis (CFUCD) is a fantastic way for our students to gain firsthand experience in organizing, promoting and fundraising for projects close to their hearts. CFUCD gives students the opportunity to apply concepts they are learning in the classroom and through student organizations, providing valuable early, career-building experience that helps shape their futures.
As our daughter Saee, begins her fourth year at UC Davis, we are filled with excitement for her and her future. As proud Aggie parents, we are deeply thankful for the many resources that the university offers to support students’ health, safety, and success.
Mention First-Year Seminars to UC Davis students and alumni and you’ll likely hear a positive recollection.
Recalling his time in a Sports Law First-Year Seminar, attorney Scott Judson, who graduated with his undergraduate degree in 2009, said he still remembers his experience 18 years ago.
“In my seminar, I built a relationship with the professor, had dynamic discussions with others and developed skills that helped shape me into the attorney I am today,” he said.
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 June and the 2024-25 academic year, has come to a close. If this was you and your student’s first year at UC Davis, congratulations. This was a huge year of transition for both of you, and you made it.
We are thrilled to announce that Student Housing and Dining Services has won 2 awards from the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS). We all strive to provide a dining experience that is the least stressful and most enjoyable part of our students’ day. As part of this mission statement for dining, we work hard to provide quality service to our students and create a positive work environment for our staff.
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,”
