Scared to talk to your professor? That’s okay, a lot of students feel that way at first. Keep reading to bust common myths and fears about talking to faculty and learn how to make the best out of office hours!

Office hours are blocks of time that faculty set out to answer student questions about course materials, but it’s not limited to just class-related questions. Your professor is a great resource to go to for questions about future careers, research opportunities and more.

Final exams are approaching faster than you think, and we’re here to help you get ready to ace them! Read more to learn about essential study tips, time management strategies that can last you through your college career and campus resources to set you up for success!

Plan out your studying with a schedule!

Hi Aggies!

We hope you’re thriving in your new home and enjoying all that being an Aggie has to offer!  With Fall quarter in full swing, now is the perfect time to start preparing for your winter quarter schedule.

Hi Aggies! With Midterms Season right around the corner, we wanted to prepare you all with useful tips on how to manage your way through the next several weeks!

Welcome Aggies! At UC Davis, we have advising teams that help facilitate navigating your academic journey.

We have multiple types of advising, including mandatory advising, major advising, peer advising, dean’s office and preparing for appointments.

Major Advising: consists of guidance toward your academic progress.

They may aid in: 

As a UC Davis student, you have a valuable resource at your fingertips: Academic Peer Mentors. These experienced Aggies are current students who are here to support your transition and help you thrive on campus.

Don’t know what to do this summer? No worries! Let’s plan together.

Take Classes: 

Finals can be stressful, but we’ve got you covered! Here are some tips on preparing for your exams and projects, as well as some helpful resources. 

As you approach your second year at Davis, we want to ensure you have all the resources you need to thrive. Here’s a roundup of key campus resources beyond housing to help you succeed both academically and personally! 

Learn about getting involved in research as an undergraduate! 

• Look into the annual research conference for examples of undergrad research on campus 
• Search through faculty websites to learn more about the research they do 
• Check out seminars/webinars on the UCD research page 

Ready to get involved? Start planning in three steps: 

Learn about advising and preparing for advising appointments! Explore the PELP program and see how it might help or support you as a student. 

Curious about Summer Session? No worries! Let’s learn more about it:

Stress and emotions can have a significant impact on your overall well-being and academic performance. It can sometimes be difficult to manage stress and find support, so we’ve gathered some valuable information and resources to help you out!

Finals can be stressful, but we’ve got you covered! Here are some tips on preparing for your exams & projects and resources that can be of help.

Have you been thinking about your future career and starting to look for jobs and internships? Been wondering what you can do with your major and where you can get help and guidance? We've got you covered with valuable insights on majors, jobs, and internships to help you chart a successful academic and professional course.