Table of Contents

Academic Calendar

Chancellor's Welcome

Principles of Community

Mission Statement: Philosophy of Purpose

Educational Objectives for Students

Introduction to UC Davis (PDF file)

• Introduction to UC Davis

Undergraduate Colleges

• College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
• College of Biological Sciences
• College of Engineering
• College of Letters and Science

Graduate and Professional Study

Academic Resources

• The University Library
• UC Davis Arboretum
• Information and Educational Technology

Organized Research Units

Additional Research Programs and Resources

Major Degrees Offered by UC Davis

Minor Programs Offered by UC Davis

Undergraduate Admissions (including deadlines, fees, and acceptance of admission) (PDF file)

• Undergraduate Admissions
• Admission as a Freshman
• Admission as a Transfer Student
• Admission as an International Student
• Special Admission Programs
• College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Examination Credit
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level Examination Credit
• Readmission

Fees, Expenses, and Financial Aid (PDF file)

• Student Fees
• Fee Refunds
• Types of Financial Aid
• Scholarships and Awards

Student Life (PDF file)

• Housing
• Transportation and Parking
• Student Employment
• Child Care Services
• Counseling Center
• Student Health Center
• Health Education
• The House
• Extracurricular Activities
• Campus Recreation
• Activities and Recreation Center (ARC)
• Arts
• Student Government
• Student Organizations

Academic Advising and Student Resources (PDF file)

• College Advising
• College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
• Division of Biological Sciences
• College of Engineering
• College of Letters and Science
• Advising Services
• Student Conduct
• Tutoring and Learning Resources
• Internships and Career Services
• Academic Resources
• Student Resource and Information Centers

Academic Information (PDF file)

• Registration
• Course Load
• The Major
• The Minor
• Academic Credit
• Examinations
• Grades
• Probation and Dismissal
• Honors and Prizes
• Leaving UC Davis (graduation, PELP, withdrawal)

Undergraduate Education (PDF file)

• College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
• College of Biological Sciences
• College of Engineering
• College of Letters and Science
• Bachelor's Degree Requirements
• University Requirements
• General Education Requirement

College Requirements

• College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
• College of Biological Sciences
• College of Engineering
• College of Letters and Science

Graduate and Professional Studies (PDF file)

• Graduate Studies (PDF file)
• School of Education (PDF file)
• School of Law (PDF file)
• Graduate School of Management (PDF file)
• School of Medicine (PDF file)
• Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing (PDF File)
• School of Veterinary Medicine (PDF file)

Programs and Courses; guide to reading course descriptions and requirement
(Complete Programs and Courses section PDF file)

Approved changes to programs and courses are published in the General Catalog Supplement.

General Education Courses/Options (PDF file)

• Assigned subject area for topical breadth
• Arts and Humanities courses
• Science and Engineering courses
• Social Sciences courses
• Diversity courses
• Writing courses
• GE Theme Options

Appendix (PDF file)

• Residency for Tuition Purposes
• Nondiscrimination Policy; Records and Privacy
• Campus Security, Crime Awareness, and Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention
• Accreditation; UC Regents and UC Davis Administrative Officers
• Retention and Graduation Rates