In the Know

In the Know is a free monthly e-newsletter full of useful articles that help families connect with UC Davis during their students' undergraduate experience.

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2026-2027 Academic Year 

Select articles from previous In the Know issues are below.

2025-2026 Academic Year

 

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Keeping in Communication with your Student: Reflecting on Fall Quarter to Start Winter Quarter Strong

  • by Erika Reynolds, Assistant Director, Residential Academics, UC Davis Student Housing and Dining Services

The New Student Academic Services unit housed within Student Housing and Dining Services is comprised of Orientation and Residential Academics.  Our team is dedicated to supporting your students transition into and through UC Davis. 

This is the third 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.

trees during the fall season

Reflecting on the Past and Designing the Future

  • by Spencer Atkinson, Senior Career Advisor, UC Davis Internship and Career Center
The Internship and Career Center reminds all students that during their career planning, they should remain curious, willing to try new things, reframe problems, and look for collaborators. Read on for more information about how to be a "design thinker" throughout your career-seeking journey.
student wearing a mask standing next to a box of food in the UC Davis pantry

Make the Holidays Happier Across Campus

  • by Cari DuBois-Wright
As part of the Aggie family, you have an opportunity during the holidays to make a difference in people’s lives across campus. From helping stock the Student Pantry to donating to a toy drive for young patients at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, we have some gratifying giving suggestions for you.
students studying

Keeping in communication with your student: encouraging dialogue around academic support

  • by Erika Reynolds, Assistant Director, Residential Academics, at UC Davis Student Housing and Dining Services

The New Student Academic Services unit housed within Student Housing and Dining Services is comprised of Orientation and Residential Academics.  Our team is dedicated to supporting your students transition into and through UC Davis.  We know this isn’t only a MONUMENTAL transition for your student but for you too! It can be hard to adjust to this new “normal” as you go through this transition.   

girl sitting in Shields Library writing on a notebook

Don't Be Afraid to Change Career Trajectories

  • by Marcie Kirk Holland, Executive Director, and Terri Ramirez, Executive Assistant, at the Internship and Career Center
Choosing a major can be difficult, but the Internship and Career Center at UC Davis wants to remind students that the process doesn't have to be so intimidating. Take a look at the three steps the ICC recommends for navigating majors and major changes.

New Parent Reception Offers Essential Information

  • by Cari DuBois-Wright
Our New Parent Virtual Reception last month drew nearly 500 participants and featured appearances by Chancellor Gary S. May and leaders from across campus who provided useful information for families. In case you missed it, we provide a recording of the event at the link above—and I’m pleased to offer a recap here.
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