In September, you'll be assigned to your Aggie Orientation Canvas page. You will receive an email to your UC Davis Email account once you have been assigned. This Canvas page is where you will find all your important Aggie Orientation information, including your pre-orientation checklist, group number, check-in information, where to meet on the first day of Orientation, and your Orientation schedule.
Participating in Aggie Orientation
You’ll be placed in a small group of students with a trained Orientation Leader who will be your guide throughout Aggie Orientation. If you will require an accommodation during Aggie Orientation, please see our accommodations page. Every group of students will have a unique and individualized schedule facilitated by your Orientation Leader.
- Program Descriptions - Read more about events you will participate in during Orientation
- OL Group Meetings – Meet with your Orientation Leader and get to know other students in your small group. Orientation Leaders will take you to your Aggie Orientation sessions, facilitate activities, and answer your questions.
Welcome from your academic college –Hear from faculty and staff in your academic college and learn what resources and opportunities await you through your college.
Programming with your academic college – From academic advising to clubs related to your major, there is so much your college offers!
Aggie Success: A Professor's Guide – Learn from faculty how to succeed as a student at UC Davis.
Davisfest Resource Fair – Learn about campus departments that can get you connected to involvement, internship, volunteer, and employment opportunities. If you want to learn how to find a community and get involved, Davisfest is a great place to start!
Evening programming – We have many opportunities for you to make connections with other students and have fun in the evenings including Rec Fest, attending the football game, the Aggie Welcome Rally, and smaller social programs lead by Orientation staff.
Dive Into Downtown – Explore Downtown Davis, your new home!
Violence Intervention and Prevention Program – Representatives from the Center for Advocacy Resources and Education (CARE) discuss campus safety and resources.
Health, Wellness, and You! – Discuss topics on student wellness and how this can affect new students, as well as learn about resources that can support you while at UC Davis.
Sample Schedule
Here is a sample schedule of Aggie Orientation! Aggie Orientation is a full two-and-a-half days long, and our campus is large, so plan on bringing your good walking shoes and sun protection so you are prepared to be walking outdoors!
While the dates of Aggie Orientation have been confirmed, please note that specific event times are still being finalized and may vary.
Transfer Schedule
- Wednesday, September 20
- Program start time - 8:00 AM
Meet up with your Orientation Leader (OL) and small group
Welcome from your academic College
Campus tour led by your OL (lots of walking!)
Lunch
Aggie Success: A Professor’s Guide seminar
Health, Wellness, and You!
Dinner
Optional evening social programs
- Thursday, September 21
- Program start time - 8:00 AM
Meet up with your Orientation Leader (OL) and small group
Programming with your academic College
Dive into Downtown
Lunch
Transfer Networking Time
Violence Intervention and Prevention
Dinner
Optional evening social programs
- Friday, September 22
- Program start time: 2:00 PM
Davisfest
Dinner
Evening program: Aggie Welcome Rally ending in the evening at 9:30 PM
- Saturday, September 23 (OPTIONAL)
- While we do not have transfer programming throughout the day on September 23, we are encouraging all transfer students to still attend the evening football game (kick-off is at 7:00 PM)! Tickets are free and will be sent to your UC Davis email address.
First-Year Schedule
- Friday, September 22
- Program start time: 12:00 PM
Welcome from your academic College
Meet up with your Orientation Leader (OL) and small group
Davisfest
Dinner
Evening program: Aggie Welcome Rally ending in the evening at 9:30 PM
- Saturday, September 23
- Program start time: 9:30 AM
Meet up with your Orientation Leader (OL) and small group
Health, Wellness, and You!
Campus Tour led by your OL (lots of walking!)
Lunch
Aggie Success: A Professor’s Guide seminar
Violence Intervention and Prevention
Dinner
Evening program: Football game (free for students! Kick off at 7:00 PM)
- Sunday, September 24
- Program start time: 8:00 AM
Meet up with your Orientation small group
Programming with your academic College
Lunch
Dive into Downtown
Yom Kippur begins
Dinner
Optional evening social programs