Your first step for Orientation begins soon! Aggie 101 opens on May 7, 2024 for first-year students, and June 5, 2024 for transfer students.

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Get to know campus resources this summer!

The Aggie Resource Webinars are optional online webinars that provide extra opportunities for incoming students to learn about campus resources and hear from current students. Whether you have specific questions you want to ask our department representatives, or you're just curious about these topics, the Aggie Resource Webinars are here for you!

Each webinar session is different, so you can choose to register for some or all. The sessions are conducted over Zoom, and we post recordings of each session to this webpage afterwards. Scroll down to see the four webinar topics and learn more!

These sessions are intended for incoming students. If you are a family member, we have a separate webinar series just for you:

Aggie Parent & Family Orientation

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Aggie Orientation and Student Support

2024 date: TBD

It’s never too early to start planning for fall quarter! In this session, you will learn about the activities planned for Aggie Orientation and how to prepare for your Orientation session. Afterward, hear from our campus partners about how they support you during the academic year. Departments presenting are:   

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Important Upcoming Deadlines - Q&A with Departments

2024 date: TBD

With deadlines coming up, come get your questions answered! Representatives from the following departments will be present to answer your questions.  

2023 Recording and Resources

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Navigating Davis and Commuter Support

2024 Date: TBD

The city of Davis and campus has so much to offer you – so where do you even start? In this session, everyone is invited to learn about the great city of Davis and the activities you can participate in as a community member. After, it’s time for Davis Commuting 101! Ask current students for advice on making the most of the commuter lifestyle, hear from Unitrans (student run bus system) and Transportation Services about resources available to you for stress free commuting! 

2023 Recording and Resources

2023 FAQ Document

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Getting YOU involved on Campus!

2024 date: TBD

“Getting Involved” is an important topic and we will help you get started – we are bringing in some key resources that can enrich your experience. We will host 3 rounds of breakout rooms so you can connect with multiple resources. To wrap up, you’ll learn about the largest, most exciting resource fair during Aggie Orientation – Davisfest! 

Breakout room options:

  • Services for International Students and Scholars 
  • Global Learning Hub 
  • Internship and Career Center 
  • Academic Retention Initiatives and Student Identity Centers 
  • First Year Aggie Connections 
  • University Research Center 
  • Q&A about involvement with current students 

2023 Recording and Resources