First Year Resources
This page contains information from Summer 2026.
Summer Roadmap
Below is an overview of the information and steps you'll need to prepare for your first quarter
- STEP 1: Complete Aggie 101- Required
- All incoming freshmen and transfer students must complete Aggie 101. This online program will provide essential information and introduce you to the key resources you’ll need to be successful at UC Davis.
- STEP 2: Complete Aggie Advising Canvas Program- Required
- Complete the Aggie Advising Canvas Modules. Learn how to select courses, build and balance your schedule, and start satisfying the requirements you’ll need to graduate. You’ll find resources and tips to help you navigate the university, explore your interests, and ensure your first quarter is a success.
- Step 3: Attend a "Preparing for Pass 1 Webinar" Hosted by Orientation- Required
The next step in your Aggie Advising process is to attend a “Preparing for Pass 1” webinar. These webinars are mandatory and are designed around your college and student type (first-year or transfer). Webinar registration directions will be sent to your UC Davis email. In the email, you will see multiple dates/times for this webinar. You only need to attend ONE session. Make sure choose the correct college and RSVP once you receive that email, as seats will fill up quickly. This webinar will be hosted by current students and will demonstrate how to effectively use Schedule Builder, the online tool that you will use to register for courses here at UC Davis. A panel of students will share insights in building a balanced schedule and maximizing your time outside of classes.
Coming soon: July (Check for email from Orientation to Register)
- Step 4: Attend an Aggie Resource Webinar- Hosted by Orientation- Optional
- We know that coming to UC Davis can leave you with a lot of questions. That's why we host multiple webinars over the summer to help get those questions answered! These resource-based webinars will take place in July and August. More information will be made available in early summer.
- Step 5: Transfer Students Only- Attend EHE Major Aggie Advising Session- Recommended
The Economics, History, and East Asian Studies Advising Center will be offering webinars (for transfer students only) on topics such as class recommendations, academic resources, and tools for success in our programs, as well as being available for questions. Please click below for the days/times of the webinars based on your major, as well as access to a pre-recorded webinar in case you are unable to attend live:
Available to Transfer Students Only: Once Aggie 101 and Canvas Program has been completed.
- Step 6: Registration- Required
After you’ve planned out your first quarter, you should have everything you need to register for classes. All students will register for courses using Schedule Builder during their assigned pass time. Watch this video to learn more about Schedule Builder.
Pass One Registration, First Years
- August 7th: LS Group 1 (8AM - Midnight)
- August 10th: LS Group 2 (8AM - Midnight)
Pass One Registration, Transfers
- August 12th: Group 1 (8AM - Midnight)
- August 13th: Group 2 (8AM - Midnight)
Open Registration, All New Students
- August 14th-16th
- Step 7: Attend Aggie Orientation- Required
Get excited about being an Aggie! Sign up for Aggie Orientation. This five-day program is your opportunity to start building community networks of support, find resources, and begin your life on campus. Stay tuned for our major welcome, which will be hosted in our department by our Staff and Faculty! Details to be shared over the Summer.
First Year Students: September 18th (College Welcome) and 19th (Major Advising)
Transfer Students: September 16th (College Welcome) and 17th (Major Advising)
Advising Resources
UC Davis has a decentralized advising structure. Learn how to meet with your major and college advisors below.
- First Year Major Advising
FIRST YEAR STUDENTS
It is optional for our incoming First-Year students to meet with a major advisor. We recommend that if you are a first year student (NON TRANSFER STUDENT) and have specific questions, you meet with a college advisor first. Please note, the completion of Aggie Advising Canvas Program may be required to access the appointment system. Available to schedule starting June 8th.
To support you, our EHE Advising Center has online resources available to you. We also have exclusive drop in hours with our major advisors, that will begin June 8th.
If you have any questions, you can contact our Advising Center at [email protected].
- Transfer Student Major Advising
This is your opportunity to speak with your academic advisor one-on-one and ask specific questions about your academic record, discuss goals, and plan your schedule for fall quarter and beyond (for transfer students only). Please click below for the Major Department resources available based on your major prior to your appointment:
Economics- Starting June 22nd
History- Starting June 22nd
East Asian Studies- Starting June 22nd
Appointments can be scheduled via: Appointments.ucdavis.edu.edu and select, "Economics, History, and East Asian Studies".
- College Advising
Advisors in the College of Letters and Science can answer questions about your College, General Education, and University Requirements.
Registration Dates for Fall Quarter 2026
Pass One Registration, First Years
- August 7th: LS Group 1 (8AM - Midnight)
- August 10th: LS Group 2 (8AM - Midnight)
Pass One Registration, Transfers
- August 12th: Group 1 (8AM - Midnight)
- August 13th: Group 2 (8AM - Midnight)
Open Registration, All New Students
- August 14th-16th
Additional registration information is available on the The Office of the University Registrar website.