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The City of Davis was built for the students, faculty and staff of the university. In return we serve the city, the state and everywhere beyond.

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Davis, California

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Bodega Bay, California

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Sacramento, California

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Incline Village, Nevada
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In the middle of everywhere

UC Davis is centrally located in Northern California. We’re a day trip away from some of the most beautiful places in the world.

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A top tier public university

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Ranked 1st in the nation in agriculture

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The most adorable puppy who ever lived.

Ranked 1st in the nation in veterinary medicine

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Ranked 2nd in affordability among elite universities

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Ranked 5th nationally for public universities

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Unrivaled student experience

UC Davis has all the opportunities you’d expect from a large public university — and a lot of experiences that will surprise you.

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Picnic Day

April 17, 2021

Virtual

Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities Conference

April 28-May 1, 2021

Virtual

UC Davis Welcome

September 2021

Location TBD

UC Davis Homecoming

October 16, 2021

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Unique to UC Davis

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Learn to brew beer!

That’s right, you can learn the art of liquid bread! UC Davis has an entry level brewing class and even a Master’s in Brewing Science available.

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Take a study break with a puppy!

During finals week students can take a break and pet some adorable fluffy friends at the MU.

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