Find yourself

Undergraduate Admission2016

At UC Davis, we don’t just talk about change, we live it. Professors and students inspire each

other to imagine a better life. We help you understand history and build on it, find the

problem and fix it, create the opportunity and take it. Here is where you change the world.

Undergraduate research From the library to the lab, more than 70 percent of our students conduct research with a faculty member in a class, at a research center or in a laboratory.

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InternshipsPut your classroom learning into practice and get real-world experience at the same time— on campus, off campus and abroad.

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Academic excellenceStrengthen study skills, craft success strategies, get help with your classes and find international student resources through our academic support services.

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Our academic reputation draws top students from more than 100 countries worldwide. We offer challenging, hands-on instruction in a collaborative and supportive environment. All the benefits of a highly ranked research university are yours, including a medical center and a veterinary hospital. Start your future here, at UC Davis.

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22 research centers,daily discoveries

An internship at the UC Davis Medical Center reinforced China native Zhuolin Wang’s love of medicine. “Watching surgery got my heart pumping,” she says.

Study ocean life at the UC Davis Bodega Marine Laboratory.

Build your resume with a laboratory research position.

Expand your creativity through arts-focused majors and clubs.

First in the world for agriculture

and forestry, and veterinary sciences

No. 1 worldwide for research impact

in life and earth sciences

9th among public research universities

in the U.S.

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Aggies take pride in creating community. From NCAA Division I basketball games to the downtown farmers market,

we make connections that last. The friendly barista who serves you coffee will be in your chemistry midterm study group.

The campus radio DJ you listen to each morning is your partner on the badminton court. Here, we play and achieve together.

Get involved Pursue academic, creative, cultural and spiritual interests through our student organizations, or develop your leadership with student government.

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Get activeExercise at the recreation center, swim laps at the Rec Pool or join some friends for a football game.

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Succeed in the U.S.Connect with American culture, meet friends, find a mentor, and get visa and immigration assistance through our international student services.

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Baseball (M)

Basketball (M, W)

Cross Country (M, W)

Field Hockey (W)

Football (M)

Golf (M, W)

Gymnastics (W)

Lacrosse (W)

Soccer (M, W)

Softball (W)

Swimming and Diving (W)

Tennis (M, W)

Indoor Track and Field (W)

Outdoor Track and Field (M, W)

Volleyball (W)

Water Polo (M, W)

Explore new cultures in one of our 50 study abroad countries.

Richard Koenig, a psychology major from Peru, directs a multicultural club and works as a student admission adviser. In his free time he swims, dances, paints and does yoga.

Life on campus is full and active. Our students excel academically and know how to have fun, too. Hangout spots—such as the Quad, the Coffee House, the Student Community Center and the arboretum—buzz with activity. Community service events, student performances and pick-up sports games are just a few of the ways to connect. Do more here, at UC Davis.

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700+ student clubs, 27,728 friends

Gain leadership experience with the student-run bus system.

Play intramural and club sports with 9,000+ teammates.

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The Davis lifestyle is about adventure, sustainability and community. There’s always a path to pedal, a green place to enjoy,

a journey to share with friends. Here, you’re uniquely UC Davis.

Bunk on campus Live in a residence hall for fun-filled friendships, academic support and central location. Check out our Aggie Abodes videos!

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Bike the townPedal to class, to the gym, to the movies— it’s great exercise, and it’s free. Welcome to our world on two wheels.

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Thrive in DavisThe UC Davis community is friendly and safe, with the security of an on-campus police department.

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100+ miles of bike paths, 265 days of sun

Road tripsSee the sights in San Francisco

Ski the slopes at Lake Tahoe

Hike wilderness in Yosemite

Picnic in Napa wine country

Watch pro basketball in Sacramento

Davis is a student-focused city with a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Student housing is available on and off campus, and an inviting downtown features many popular shops and restaurants. Davis is famous for bicycles, environmental consciousness and one of the best farmers markets in the nation. Our central location between the ocean and the mountains means that plenty of outdoor adventures await. Roam freely here, at UC Davis.

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Top environmentally friendly university

in the U.S.

1 of only 2 platinum level

bicycle-friendly universities

Students make up about 50 percent of the city’s population

Davis’ sunny weather, beautiful campus, international cuisines, and diverse, friendly community bring a smile every day to the face of Cameroon transfer student Leila Abdoul Hady.

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Your life is in front of you. Where will you live? What will you do? Whom will you meet? UC Davis can help you answer these questions as you find your passion, shape your dreams and realize your ambitions. Together, we’ll put

each piece of your future in place until your direction is sure and your vision is clear. Here, you’ll start your life’s work.

5,000+ internships, a career for you

n Tuition and fees ..............................................$38,659

n Books and supplies ..............................................$1,576

n Room and board* .............................................$14,517

n Personal expenses ..............................................$1,538

n Transportation ..........................................................$626

Total cost ...................................................... $56,916

Estimated costs for 2015–16

Find financial aid Learn about available scholarships, work-study and other financial aid resources.

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Build your futureSet career goals, find an internship, attend job fairs and learn job search skills through our career and professional development services.

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Get hands-onGain valuable workplace experience through an on-campus job or as a research assistant.

A UC Davis education is an investment in your future. Our in-depth instruction and career services prepare you for the global job market or graduate school in the U.S. or elsewhere. UC Davis costs less than comparable American private universities for the same world-class education, and the city of Davis is more affordable than most University of California communities. Create success here, at UC Davis.

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Energy Conservation Office intern Anuraag Majumdar is building a career in environmental and climate policy. He wants to spark sustainability reforms in his home country, India.

All tuition and fee amounts are subject to change without prior notice and do not include campus health insurance fees of around $2,115. Tuition and fees include nonresident tuition of $24,708 in addition to UC systemwide tuition and fees plus campus fees of $13,951. For information on residency, visit registrar.ucdavis.edu/tuition/residence.

*Approximate cost for living in on-campus housing

Top 10 percent of Money magazine’s

“Best Colleges” list

558

companies recruited on campus last year,

including:

DeloitteMicrosoft

IntelSony

AdobeApple

GoogleAmazon.com

DuPontGenentech

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104 majors, 4 colleges, unlimited opportunities admissions.ucdavis.edu/majors

College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences caes.ucdavis.edu

Agricultural and Environmental EducationAnimal BiologyAnimal Science Animal Science and ManagementAtmospheric Science Biotechnology Clinical NutritionCommunity and Regional Development

Ecological Management and RestorationEntomologyEnvironmental Horticulture and Urban ForestryEnvironmental Policy Analysis and Planning Environmental Science and ManagementEnvironmental Toxicology Fiber and Polymer Science Food Science

Global Disease Biology Human Development Hydrology International Agricultural Development Landscape Architecture Managerial Economics Marine and Coastal Science—Coastal Environmental Processes or Marine Environmental ChemistryNutrition Science

Plant SciencesSustainable Agriculture and Food SystemsSustainable Environmental DesignTextiles and Clothing Viticulture and Enology Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology Undeclared—Exploratory Program

College of Biological Sciences biosci.ucdavis.edu

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Biological Sciences Cell Biology

Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity Genetics and Genomics

Marine and Coastal Science—Marine Ecology and Organismal Biology Microbiology

Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior Plant Biology Undeclared—Life Sciences

College of Engineering engineering.ucdavis.edu

Aerospace Science and Engineering Biochemical Engineering Biological Systems Engineering

Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering

Computer Science and Engineering Electrical Engineering

Materials Science and Engineering Mechanical Engineering

Add a minor and expand your knowledge. Minors listed here are in addition to those shown as majors.

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Aging and Adult DevelopmentAgricultural Pest ManagementAgricultural Systems and EnvironmentApplied Computing and Information SystemsArab StudiesAvian SciencesCoaching Principles and MethodsCommunity DevelopmentCommunity NutritionComputational BiologyConstruction Engineering and ManagementContemporary LeadershipEducationEnergy Efficiency

Energy PolicyEnergy Science and TechnologyEnvironmental GeologyEnvironmental HorticultureExercise BiologyFilm StudiesFood Service ManagementForensic EntomologyFungal Biology and EcologyGeographic Information SystemsGeographic StudiesGeophysicsGlobal and International StudiesGreekHistory and Philosophy of Science

Human PhysiologyHuman RightsIndia and South Asia StudiesInsect BiologyInsect Ecology and EvolutionInternational Science StudiesIran and Persian StudiesJewish StudiesLandscape RestorationLatinLatin American and Hemispheric StudiesLinguistics for Language TeachersLuso-Brazilian StudiesMaterials ScienceMedical-Veterinary Entomology

NematologyNeuroscienceNutrition and FoodOceanographyPrecision AgricultureProfessional WritingQuantitative Biology and BioinformaticsScience and SocietySexuality StudiesSocial and Ethnic RelationsSoil ScienceSustainability in the Built EnvironmentTechnology ManagementWar-Peace StudiesWatershed Science

College of Letters and Science ls.ucdavis.edu

African American and African Studies American Studies Anthropology Applied MathematicsApplied PhysicsArt History Art Studio Asian American Studies Chemical PhysicsChemistry Chicana/Chicano Studies Chinese Cinema and Digital MediaClassical Civilization Cognitive ScienceCommunication

Comparative Literature Computer Science DesignEast Asian Studies Economics English French Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies Geology German History International RelationsItalian Japanese Linguistics Marine and Coastal Science—Oceans and the Earth System

Mathematical Analytics and Operations ResearchMathematical and Scientific ComputationMathematics Medieval and Early Modern Studies Middle East/South Asia Studies Music Native American Studies Natural SciencesPharmaceutical ChemistryPhilosophy Physics Political Science Political Science: Public Service

Psychology Religious Studies Russian Science and Technology StudiesSociology Sociology: Organizational StudiesSpanish Statistics Theatre and Dance Undeclared—Fine Arts Undeclared—Humanities Undeclared— Physical Sciences Undeclared— Social Sciences

2015 admission statistics (all ranges reflect the middle 50 percent of students admitted in 2015)

FreshmanACT Total

27–32Transfer

Math

620–770Reading

560–690Writing

580–710

Test scoresWeighted GPA

3.95–4.25SAT Total

1800–2130GPA

3.32–3.77Admit rate

54%Unweighted GPA

3.72–3.96Admit rate

38%

Major key Program designed for entering freshmen only.

Program designed for entering freshmen and lower-division transfer students.

Major also available as a minor.

Apply to Pre-Landscape Architecture.

Transfer applicants must complete specific preparatory coursework with required GPA before admission.

Graduate programs and professional schools UC Davis offers the expertise and postgraduate possibilities found in nearly 100 graduate programs plus six professional schools covering business, education, law, medicine, nursing and veterinary medicine.

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One of a kind, like you

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Admission calendarAprilTransfer admission decisions are released.

August 1The online application opens.

November 1–30Submit your application.

DecemberTake required exams by month’s end.

MarchFreshman admission decisions are released.

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Tips for freshman admission• Beontracktocompletesecondaryschool

with strong grades

• SitfortheACTPlusWritingorSATReasoningexam

• DemonstrateEnglishproficiency,mostcommonlythrough the TOEFL or IELTS exams

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Tips for transfer admission• Cantransferinasathird-yearstudenttoUCDavis

• EasiesttotransferfromaCaliforniacommunitycollege

• Mustfulfillcertaincourseandmajorrequirements

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