International Student Advising

We Are Here to Help!

Throughout your entire academic career at UC Davis you will be meeting with your International Academic Advisors. Whether you are a new freshman, transfer student or continuing international student, we are here to help you graduate and attain any goals beyond your degree.

International Academic Advisors

Your International Academic Advisors Can Assist You With:

  • Degree and General Education requirements
  • Course planning for your first year
  • How to Change Majors
  • Academic policies, regulations and petitions
  • Options if you are having academic difficulty
  • Advising holds that prevent course registration
  • How the University grading system works and American classroom expectations
  • Transfer credit for Out-of-State courses, IB credit, A-level exams, etc.
  • Resources on campus and any questions about academics at UC Davis

Information for Incoming Students

We are eager to help you get started with your first quarter at UC Davis. Please review the resources below to help you learn about requirements, select courses, and find resources - 

Satisfying the Entry-Level Writing Requirement

Resources for Newly Admitted and Incoming L&S Students

Webinar Webpage Including Recordings

Academic Advising Appointments

We are available for individual appointments and drop-in advising appointments throughout the entire year. Appointments can be scheduled online: https://appointments.ucdavis.edu/?calendar=1.

Are you a new incoming student? Please visit our new Newly Admitted Student page.

For additional information and resources, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions by International Students page.

Questions?

Email LSinternational@ucdavis.edu with your questions for a response to short and easy questions.

Your First Quarter