Can I walk around UC Davis?

Stay in Davis and explore! At UC Davis, you can walk through our campus gardens, discover art and insects at our museums, and stock up on Aggie gear at the UC Davis Stores.

What kind of students is UC Davis looking for?

When UC Davis admissions conducts its application reviews, they look for students who graduated in the top 29 percent of their class. While UC Davis has a higher acceptance rate than many California colleges, they’re still considered a challenging school to gain acceptance into for their GPA requirement.

How does UC Davis evaluate freshman applications?

During the selection process, UC Davis conducts a comprehensive review of every freshman application to ensure each applicant is assessed thoroughly and fairly. We evaluate every application using 13 criteria that all UC campuses adhere to.

What are UC Admission advisors looking for in your application?

Find out what our admission advisors are looking for in your UC application. Your academic record is the core of your application. It’s important to report all your UC-approved college preparatory coursework — whether taken at a high school or college — completely and accurately.

What do I need to include on my UC application?

Your academic record is the core of your application. It’s important to report all your UC-approved college preparatory coursework — whether taken at a high school or college — completely and accurately. Include courses in which you have enrolled, regardless of grades, transferability, withdrawal or if they were repeated.

How do I list different grades on my UC application?

List the grades exactly as they appear on your transcript, and check the box that indicates your school uses a grading system other than A-B-C-D-F. Your application will be reviewed by a UC advisor who will translate these marks accordingly.