While the College of Letters and Science has global reach, our most common website visitors and engagers are 18-24 year olds in the United States. 

Primary Audiences

• Prospective and current students

• Faculty and researchers

• Alumni and donors

Secondary Audiences

• Community and industry partners

• Media and the general public

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Short Version

• The UC Davis College of Letters and Science is the largest and most diverse college in the University of California system. With more than 55 departments and programs, it fuels groundbreaking research, creative discovery, and real-world impact across the sciences, arts, humanities, and social sciences.

Medium Version

• At UC Davis, the College of Letters and Science is where curiosity meets impact. As the largest college in the University of California system, we offer more than 55 departments and programs that span the sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities. Our faculty drive discoveries in everything from climate science and quantum physics to cultural history and psychology. Students learn to think critically, solve complex problems, and communicate with purpose; skills that prepare them for a rapidly changing world. With a focus on interdisciplinary research, inclusive excellence, and real-world application, we shape future leaders and generate knowledge that transforms lives.

Long Version

• The UC Davis College of Letters and Science stands at the heart of the university’s teaching, research, and public engagement. As the largest and most academically diverse college in the UC system, we offer more than 55 departments and programs in the arts, humanities, cultural studies, social sciences, and natural sciences. Our faculty and students ask bold questions, and deliver boundless impact. Whether exploring the origins of the universe, advancing equity in education, analyzing political systems, or preserving endangered languages, our work reflects the power of interdisciplinary thinking. The College educates more undergraduate students than any other unit on campus and serves as the academic home for thousands of graduate students. We champion inclusive excellence, hands-on research experiences, and community engagement. Our alumni go on to become leaders in academia, industry, government, and the nonprofit sector, armed with a foundation built on curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity. Through cutting-edge scholarship, real-world partnerships, and a commitment to public service, the College of Letters and Science drives innovation and transforms lives, across California and around the world.