Students Discover Prestigious National Internships Offered Through UC Washington Center
Washington Program Facts
The Washington Program places UC Davis students in the University of California Washington Center (UCDC) to live, intern, and study in the nation's capital for an academic quarter. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Information sessions are held frequently throughout the year.
What Really Matters When Applying to Professional Schools
When I arrived at UC Davis three years ago to start the Health Professions Advising office, what immediately struck me was not only the large number of students pursuing health careers — 5,000! — but also how much wrong information was being perpetuated about what matters to professional schools when judging student applications.
Get in the Know With This Explanation and Lower Your Stress
We're Really a University
You see the words "college" and "university" a lot when you read about places in higher education. And it can be confusing.
The difference between a college and a university is a matter of size. UC Davis is, in fact, a large university — a university made up of four colleges that teach both undergraduates and graduates.
On the List: You Can Explore Career Directions and Build Transferable Skills
Nearly 40 percent of UC Davis undergraduates participate in hands-on research. On the occasion of the 28th annual Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities Conference on April 28 and 29 — where more than 700 students presented their work — we introduce you to some students and graduates who shared what they’ve gained. Consider how the research experience can benefit you, too.
There's Nothing Wrong With Taking Time to Explore Before Choosing a Major
“What’s your major?” That’s the question everyone seems to ask when they hear you are going to college. So, you may feel pressure to have a major nailed down by the time you arrive on campus.
2016 Grads Gain Career Preparation at the Ocean
Pre-college Summer Class
Check out the Coastal and Marine Sciences Pre-college Program. Students spend the first week on the UC Davis campus learning about plants, animals, and processes. In the second, they travel to Bodega Marine Lab to explore one of the world's most biologically rich coastal and marine environments. This experience may help you choose your major.
