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Your first step of Orientation, Aggie 101, opens on May 6th for first-year students and June 5th for transfer students.

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Orientation Experience

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The Orientation Experience

Congratulations on your admission to UC Davis, where the most innovative ideas come from the most diverse minds. Here, you will be welcomed into our Aggie community—and challenged to push boundaries, outgrow the expected, and cultivate change.

To help you prepare for a great year, we have planned a comprehensive UC Davis Orientation experience in three mandatory parts. Be sure to read through the information about all three, including cost and financial assistance, in order to get ready for your first quarter at UC Davis!

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Step 1

Aggie 101

Learn about UC Davis resources, explore your Aggie community, and prepare to arrive on campus - all online.

Start now!
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Step 2

Aggie Advising

Outline your Fall quarter classes and prepare for registration with our remote Aggie Advising program and one-on-one advising appointments.

Make a plan!
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Step 3

Aggie Orientation

Build community networks, find resources, and begin your life at UC Davis during our two-and-a-half day Aggie Orientation program.

Get excited!

You Belong Here

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