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A person films UC Davis Undergraduate Admissions Executive Director Robert Penman with a smartphone as he poses in front of a whiteboard labeled “The Mythical Gen Z Slang” inside a conference room.

How to plan your UC application and stay on track

by Robert Penman
October 09, 2025

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Student wears a blue feather boa poses with Gunrock during an Aggie Day celebration, holding a yellow “I’m In!” sign as blue and gold confetti falls.

Your guide to the UC Davis Transfer Admission Guarantee

by Esperanza Bernal and Yesenia Contreras
September 03, 2025

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Four smiling people stand side by side on a lakeshore with their arms around each other. They are dressed in casual outdoor clothing and hats, with a scenic lake and mountain range in the background under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Jumpstart your college experience with social media

by Erin Aniya
June 16, 2025

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A group of masked UC Davis student staff and leaders sit around a large conference table inside the Native Nest. They smile behind their masks, dressed in matching navy UC Davis polos and casual clothes.

Support makes all the difference

by Jazmin Chavez
May 01, 2025

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A large group of students and staff pose in formal wear at a blue-carpet event. They stand in front of a branded backdrop with sponsor logos. Many are making fun or celebratory gestures and smiling. Blue and white balloon arrangements frame the scene.

Support leads to success in college

by Pat Fang
May 01, 2025

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Three students chat and sit on benches in a shady spot near the UC Davis Quad. A “No Bicycle Parking” sign is visible nearby, along with tall trees and a white tent in the background.

Build the community you need

by Ociano Lazo
May 01, 2025

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A group of seven young adults stands close together, smiling on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. The overcast skyline and tall buildings are visible behind them through the bridge’s cables. Everyone wears winter jackets, hats, and scarves. The bridge's wooden walkway appears wet and one person on the far right flashes a peace sign.

Bridge cultures to build networks

by Ferdinand Kuanda
April 15, 2025

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A student in a black long sleeve T-shirt, stands in front of a black banner that reads “code lab”, in a lecture hall filled with other students.

Why you should join a club

by Mohnish Gopi
March 04, 2025

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One adult in a white shirt and three kids, one in a blue shirt, one in a gray shirt and another in a red shirt, sit together on a brown couch under a white flower-patterned blanket.

Keeping the band together

by Madelyn Parker
January 30, 2025

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Two students one in a green hoodie and the other in a blue striped button up, sit and face a large tree in the Quad.

How to relax while you wait for admission decisions

by Robert Penman
December 18, 2024

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Two students one in a long sleeve white top and one in a blue and yellow plaid shirt, study on their computers in Shields Library Main Reading Room.

Write Personal Insight Question responses that reflect you

by Devon Bohart
November 12, 2024

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Girl in a brown patterned shirt and white pants sits down in front of a view of the Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco.

Master time management for success

by Coral Pongsuwan
October 31, 2024

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Two students, one in a tan sweater and the other in a jean jacket, stand in front of a table and ask questions to two UC Davis representatives in navy short sleeve Global Aggie shirts.

Navigate college fairs like a pro

by Isabella Beristain
October 02, 2024

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A student in a white button-down shirt, works on their iPad outside at a table in the UC Davis Redwood Grove.

How to curate a college list

by Robert Penman
August 22, 2024

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Three students, sitting around a table at a UC Davis dining commons, facing each other, eating and talking.

Unbox your new adventure

by Isabella Beristain
July 30, 2024

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A picture of Jaimie Gelfond sitting in between the Yin & Yang Egghead sculpture.

Why I chose UC Davis: My Egghead story

by Jamie Gelfond
July 12, 2024

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A person at a pottery wheel, shaping clay in a pottery studio.

A summer of growth: Help us learn about you

by Isabella Beristain
June 28, 2024

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A group of students, Franchesca and Center for Leadership and Learning staff posing for a photo around a "Mapping your journey" poster outside of the UC Davis Conference Center.

Searching for community: My UC Davis Story

by Franchesca Christe
May 30, 2024

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Three students laughing and hanging out while playing Lotería in one of the Cross Cultural Center’s many common areas.

Beyond academics: Finding your campus community

by Isabella Beristain
April 30, 2024

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A student and parent talking with a campus representative at last year’s Aggie Day event.

Eventful decisions

by Isabella Beristain
March 21, 2024

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Students walk along the flowering tree-lined path along Ghausi Hall.

A is for Aid: Your starter guide to college finances

by Isabella Beristain
February 12, 2024

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Meron Gebre attends class virtually while in the Center for African Diaspora Student Success photographed on May 3, 2023. She is a second year Political Science major.

Expert Tips: How to Write a PIQ

by Abigail Loomis and Robert Penman
October 11, 2023

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On the first day of classes, students ride their bikes through the bike circle on Hutchison Drive on September 25, 2019.

Travel Like an Aggie: A Student Transportation Guide

by Alexa Carter
August 02, 2023

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A student in a pink jacket and a red beret uses her smartphone outside of the CRAFT Center on February 14, 2023.

How to Use Social Media to Choose the Best College For You

by Alexa Carter
May 02, 2023

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Orli Algrannati, President of the Vet Aide Club, stands smiling with other members of her club.

My Advice for Pre-Veterinary Medicine Students | UC Davis

by Orli Algranatti
April 24, 2023

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