Program Accessibility
UC Davis Orientation is committed to providing full access to all of our programs and services for all students. Our staff works with the Student Disability Center (SDC) to meet the accommodations of any student.
Please direct all accessibility-related questions to the Student Disability Center.
Contact the Student Disability Center Contact the Orientation Office
Orientation Fees & Exemptions
Aggie 101, Aggie Advising, and Aggie Orientation are designed to give you the most successful start to your career at UC Davis. As such, all three parts are mandatory for all students. More details are available in our Fall 2026 Program Policies & Fees document.
Orientation is a self-supporting program, so the fee covers costs for, but not limited to:
- Employment of student staff who serve as program managers and orientation leaders trained to support their peers and create personalized experiences.
- Engagement of world-renowned faculty dedicated to your academic success and staff who support Orientation programming.
- Materials, merchandise, and facilities for Aggie Orientation programs and activities.
- Support of the Aggie 101 platform.
If you do not receive an invitation to your Canvas page, accidentally decline the invitation, or need help scheduling an advising appointment, please contact your College directly.
| Fall 2026 Orientation Fee |
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| RESIDENTIAL MEAL PLAN (housing & meals contract) = $305 NO RESIDENTIAL MEAL PLAN (no contract) = $449 |
Exemptions
There are rare circumstances (i.e. serious illness, family emergency, active military duty) in which you may be exempt from the Aggie Orientation program in September. To be considered for an exemption, students must complete the Aggie Orientation Exemption Request Form. If a student's exemption request is approved, they will receive a full reversal of their Orientation fee. This process applies to the on-campus Aggie Orientation program only. All students are required to complete Aggie 101 and Aggie Advising.
The deadline to complete the Aggie Orientation Exemption request form is August 1, 2026.
The Orientation Grant
Some students receive an Orientation Grant from Financial Aid to assist in covering the Orientation fee. The grant is offered to students based on their Student Aid Index (SAI), so there is no application process. Visit the Financial Aid website or contact their office for more information.