First Year Experience programs are designed to support students through their transition into the university and help them succeed during their first year at UC Davis. Programs are happening in all residential areas and typically include fun incentives such as crafting and/or snacks.
All students are welcome!
Housing Drop In Hours
Still need help finding housing? Worried about the housing waitlist? Questions about other basic need resources? Meet with Jessica, our Basic Needs Advocate, and Jasmine from ASUCD Housing and Transportation Advocacy.
Monday, April 13, 2026, from 4:00pm-6:00pm
Tuesday, April 15, 2026, from 10:00am-12:00pm
Tercero Residential Academic Center (1st floor of the Tercero Service Center)
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 3:00pm-5:00pm
Next Steps: Housing and Academics
Learn how to manage your academics while considering your housing plans for next year! Hear from our FYE staff and Basic Needs Advocate, Jessica, for tips.
Next Steps: Housing and Academics Recording
Successful Scheduling Webinar
Our advisors from the College of Letters and Science and peer mentors from First Year Experience shared tips and strategies to build your winter quarter schedule!
Successful Scheduling Webinar Recording
Spring Program Topics
During spring quarter, peer mentors host programs focused on summer options, navigating your second year, graduate school, and additional support for transfer students. Explore each topic to learn more.
- Summer Options
- Learn how to make the most of your summer such as taking Summer Session at UCD or classes at a local community college and more!
WEEK 2 EVENTS:
Monday, April 6th, from 6:00pm-7:00pm in Wall Main
- Free air dry clay supplies are provided while supplies last.
Tuesday, April 7th, from 7:30pm-8:30pm in Thompson Main
- Free air dry clay supplies are provided while supplies last.
Wednesday, April 8th, from 8:00pm-9:00pm in the Orchard Park North Community Center
- Free keychain making supplies are provided while supplies last.
Thursday, April 9th, from 6:30pm-7:30pm in the Cuarto Residential Academic Center (first floor of Shasta Hall)
- Free keychain making supplies are provided while supplies last.
WEEK 3 EVENTS:
Monday, April 13th, from 8:00pm-9:00pm in the Shasta Multipurpose Room
- Free keychain making supplies are provided while supplies last.
Tuesday, April 14th, from 6:30pm-7:30pm in the Green Community Center
- Free Davis Creamery while supplies last.
Wednesday, April 15th, from 6:00pm-7:00pm in Regan Main
- Free air dry clay supplies are provided while supplies last.
Thursday, April 16th, from 6:00pm-7:00pm in Olive Main
- Free air dry clay supplies are provided while supplies last.
- Navigating your 2nd Year
- Learn about campus resources to support you during your second year at UC Davis!
WEEK 4 EVENTS:
Tuesday, April 21st, from 4:00pm-5:30pm in Thompson Main
- Get a chance to win one of two free vacuums.
WEEK 5 EVENTS:
Tuesday, April 28th, from 6:00pm-7:00pm in Wall Main
- Free Yerba Mate while supplies last.
Wednesday, April 29th, from 7:00pm-8:00pm in in the Cuarto Residential Academic Center (first floor of Shasta Hall)
- Free self-care kits while supplies last.
Friday, May 1st, from 6:00pm-7:00pm in Regan Main
- Free Yerba Mate while supplies last.
WEEK 6 EVENTS:
Monday, May 4th, from 7:00pm-8:00pm in the Tercero Residential Academic Center (first floor of the Tercero Service Center)
- Free self-care kits while supplies last.
Tuesday, May 5th, from 7:30pm-8:30pm in the Segundo Residential Academic Center (first floor of the Segundo Service Center)
- Free Yerba Mate while supplies last.
Thursday, May 7th, from 7:30pm-8:30pm in the Shasta Multipurpose Room
- Free self-care kits while supplies last. - Grad School 101
- Learn about graduate school programs and gain insight on the application timeline for Pre-Grad Advising advisors.
Tuesday, May 5th, from 7:00pm-8:00pm in the Green Community Center
- Free Little Caesar's pizza while supplies last.
Tuesday, May 12th, from 7:00pm-8:00pm in the Orchard Park North Community Center
- Free Raising Canes while supplies last. - Additional Support for Transfer Students
- Panda Express and Success
Thursday, April 30th, from 7:00pm-8:00pm in the Orchard Park North Community Center
Join your peer mentors for advice on schedule building, study tips, and more!
- Free Panda Express while supplies last.
Energize Your Study
Thursday, May 28th, from 7:00pm-8:00pm in the Green Community Center
Join your peer mentors for a finals study session!
- Free Red Bulls, Yerba Mate, and snacks while supplies last.