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Fall Welcome

Fall quarter is here!

Kick off your college experience with Fall Welcome. Whether you are a new or returning Aggie, there are tons of events and activities to connect, build community and make new friends.

Fall Welcome begins late-September and will continue throughout October to provide a variety of opportunities to engage with departments and organizations. See the campus-hosted events below, and find student-hosted events on Aggie Life–the portal for all of our 750+ registered student organizations. 

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Upcoming Fall Welcome Events

Shields Library Tour

Drop in for a short tour of Shields Library, learn about our resources and services to support your academic success, and find the best places to study. No registration necessary; meet in the lobby at noon.

This event is presented by UC Davis Library. More information is available on the UC Davis Library website.


Community Fall Welcome

Join us for an in-person gathering to kick off the academic year with connection and celebration. Meet and reconnect with fellow students, staff, and faculty in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

This event is presented The Nest, Native American Academic Retention Initiative. More information is available on the The Nest website.


Chef Challenge LIVE

Watch the executive chef of retail dining race against the clock to complete a dish while expertly navigating audience sabotages along the way. This is a free event. Seating is limited and first come first serve. Doors open at 6:30pm.

This event is presented by Student Housing and Dining Services. More information is available on the SHDS Aggie Reader.


Pre-Med Orientation

Join UC Davis Health Professions Advising for the 2025 Pre-Med Orientation to learn important information for your pre-med journey while at UC Davis including pre-reqs, student resources and experience opportunities.

This event is presented by Health Professions Advising. More information is available on the Health Professions Advising website.


First Year Classroom Tours

  • Tercero Residential Academic Center, Tercero Service Center (1st floor) and Segundo Residential Academic Center, Segundo Service Center (1st floor)
  • campus map

First Year Experience (FYE) will be hosting classroom tours to take you to common classrooms on campus the day before classes. Tours will be led by a peer mentor who will share their personal experience, tips on classroom etiquette, and how to navigate your first day of classes

This event is presented by New Student Programs First Year Experience. More information is available on the New Student Programs website.


Career Center Fall Open House

Kick off the year with a fun, interactive open house at the Career Center! Come explore our space, meet the team, and discover the services and resources that can jump-start your career journey. Bonus: The first 200 students to complete a tour will score a voucher for a FREE ICEE at the CoHo!

This event is presented by Career Center. More information is available on the Career Center website.


Shields Library Tour

Drop in for a short tour of Shields Library, learn about our resources and services to support your academic success, and find the best places to study. No registration necessary; meet in the lobby at noon.

This event is presented by UC Davis Library. More information is available on the UC Davis Library website.


Pre-Dental Orientation

Join UC Davis Health Professions Advising for the 2025 Pre-Dental Orientation to learn important information for your pre-dental journey while at UC Davis including pre-reqs, student resources and clubs, and experience opportunities.

This event is presented by Health Professions Advising. More information is available on the Health Professions Advising website.


Pre-Nursing and Pre-PA Orientation

Join UC Davis Health Professions Advising for the 2025 Pre-Nursing and Pre-PA Orientation where incoming students can learn information regarding pre-reqs, student resources, pathway options and hear from a nursing and PA student panel.

This event is presented by Health Professions Advising. More information is available on the Health Professions Advising website.


Exploring Health Professions Orientation

Are you interested in going into the health field but still exploring your options? Orientation will overview tools to explore and how to be successful at UC Davis while on your pre-health journey.

This event is presented by Health Professions Advising. More information is available on the Health Professions Advising website.


Ice Cream Social

Cool off with a free popsicle and connect with 
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CA&ES) faculty, staff, and student organizations at the CA&ES Ice Cream Social! This event is for incoming first-year and transfer students.

This event is presented by CA&ES Deans Office and Undergraduate Academic Programs. More information is available on the CA&ES website.


Pre-Vet Orientation

Join UC Davis Health Professions Advising for the 2025 Pre-Vet Orientation to learn important information for your pre-vet journey while at UC Davis including pre-reqs, student resources, and experience opportunities.

This event is presented by Health Professions Advising. More information is available on the Health Professions Advising website.