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Undergraduate Admissions

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Grow beyond your expectations

UC Davis is one of the most prestigious public universities in the world for a reason. The university and the amazing college town of Davis are designed to help you grow beyond even your own expectations.
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First-year admission

Take your first steps toward becoming an Aggie!
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Transfer admission

Get the information you need to successfully plan your transfer to UC Davis.
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International admission

International scholars can learn the requirements for admission and applying to UC Davis.
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Our rankings

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Ranked No. 1 nationally in campus sustainability
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Ranked No. 2 nationally for graduate financial success
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Ranked No. 9 nationally among public universities

Admission resources

The admission process can be stressful. UC Davis offers many resources to help you take your first step toward becoming an Aggie.

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Parent information

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Top academics at an affordable cost

UC Davis ranks second among affordable elite colleges, and the City of Davis offers a low cost of living and numerous discounts to students that make the student experience accessible to all.
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Experience the beauty of campus in person with a student-led tour.
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Students walking into the UC Davis Memorial Union to start their day.
The Memorial Union at UC Davis provides students with several places to eat and study, an information center, resources for food insecurity, a book store, a Veterans Success Center and much more.
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There are many places in the Arboretum to study, relax or just take in the view.
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The Silo offers many options for food including food trucks, Peet’s Coffee and the newly opened Silo Market.
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The Activities and Recreation Center is a 150,000 square foot destination full of ways to stay active.
First year students charging the football field
One of the great UC Davis traditions is the Running of the First-years, where new Aggies run into UC Davis Health Stadium together to show their spirit.
Foor students enjoy the sun and water of the UC Davis rec pool
The UC Davis Recreation Pool is open all Spring and is a great chance to get out in the sun.
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Students like Akira Hood get first hand experience at the Sheep Barn, where she can apply her skills as an Animal Science major.
Students ride their bicycles past the Manetti Shrem Museum of Art at UC Davis
The Manetti Shrem Museum offers students and the public a place to admire famous artworks, listen to unique speakers, attend a class or just sit and soak in the creativity.
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Picnic Day is a family-friendly event offered each spring where you can experience the richness of diversity and achievement at UC Davis, as well as the surrounding community in areas of research, teaching, service and campus life.
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The Quad is a perfect spot on campus to take a nap, hang out with friends or get some studying done as you enjoy the weather and the surroundings.
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Hammocks lining the Quad offer students a place to take a nap or just unwind after a busy day.
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During homecoming week students have the chance to hitch a ride on a horse drawn carriage!
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Greek life at UC Davis offers many opportunities to expand your social horizons.
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UC Davis has a multitude of comfortable and quiet study lounges throughout campus.
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UC Davis loves school spirit. We have many traditions that allow our students to show their Aggie Pride!

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