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Undergraduate Admissions

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Grow beyond
your expectations

UC Davis is one of the most prestigious public universities in the world for a reason. The university and the amazing college town of Davis are designed to help you grow beyond even your own expectations.

How to get into UC Davis

Freshman admission

Take your first steps toward becoming an Aggie!

Transfer admission

Get the information you need to successfully plan your transfer to UC Davis.

International admission

International scholars can learn the requirements for admission and applying to UC Davis.

Our rankings

Ranked 1st in the nation in agriculture

Ranked 1st in the nation in veterinary medicine

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Ranked 10th best university in America, by value

Ranked 5th nationally among public universities

Why choose UC Davis?

UC Davis combines all the prestige of a top tier public research university with an uncommonly collaborative academic culture. Plus we have an exciting, safe and friendly community. We hope you’ll join us.

The Davis difference

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Flexible majors

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Undergraduate research

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College town atmosphere

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Collaborative spirit

Admissions events

UC Davis Pre-college Discovery Programs

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Aggie Orientation

September 16-19, 2022

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Submit your UC application

October 1–November 30

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Homecoming and Aggie Spirit Week

October 10-15, 2022

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Top academics
at an affordable cost

UC Davis ranks second among affordable elite colleges, and the City of Davis offers a low cost of living and numerous discounts to students to make the student experience accessible to all.

Cost and aid Rankings

Explore UC Davis

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Come visit us

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Take a 360° virtual tour of campus based on your area of interest.

Picture UC Davis

The Memorial Union at UC Davis provides students with several places to eat and study, an information center, resources for food insecurity, a book store, a Veterans Success Center and much more.

students studying under a large tree in the arboretum

There are many places in the Arboretum to study, relax or just take in the view.

The Silo offers many options for food including food trucks, Peet’s Coffee and the newly opened Silo Market.

A student poses against a row of squat racks

The Activities and Recreation Center is a 150,000 square foot destination full of ways to stay active.

First year students charging the football field

One of the great UC Davis traditions is the Running of the First-years, where new Aggies run into UC Davis Health Stadium together to show their spirit.

Foor students enjoy the sun and water of the UC Davis rec pool

The UC Davis Recreation Pool is open all Spring and is a great chance to get out in the sun.

A student holds a cute baby goat in the doorway of a barn

Students like Akira Hood get first hand experience at the Sheep Barn, where she can apply her skills as an Animal Science major.

Students ride their bicycles past the Manetti Shrem Museum of Art at UC Davis

The Manetti Shrem Museum offers students and the public a place to admire famous artworks, listen to unique speakers, attend a class or just sit and soak in the creativity.

A red double decker bus rolls through campus during the Picnic Day parade

Picnic Day is a family-friendly event offered each spring where you can experience the richness of diversity and achievement at UC Davis, as well as the surrounding community in areas of research, teaching, service and campus life.