Student Life, Campus Community, and Retention Services, often shortened to "Student Life," encompasses a wide range of programs and services that serve our large and diverse undergraduate and graduate student body. We serve the campus community through our focused and intentional work with students as they pursue their degrees. Our approach is holistic and student-centered, resulting in successful graduation and preparation for the next phase of opportunities for their lives.
Identities and Culture
A great first step toward creating a supportive circle of friends, mentors and allies within the larger UC Davis community is to visit community and retention centers and programs. Whether you’re new to campus or a continuing student, we offer welcoming spaces that both affirm and provide opportunities to explore intersecting identities. You can stop by to get academic support, find out about student organizations, be social or just chill. Learn more about our cultural and identity resources here, or click on the specific resource below.
Student Organizations
Get involved and build community through meaningful co-curricular engagement with our 750+ Registered Student Organizations. Whether you’re looking for social or academic clubs, professional organizations or sorority and fraternity life, you’ll find it here. If you’re a student org leader, the Center for Student Involvement also help with funding, event planning, leadership development, organizational growth group management, Student Life Impact Awards oversight and more.
ASUCD
The Associated Students, University of California, Davis, (ASUCD) improves the quality of campus life by providing resources and services to cultivate a culture of involvement and student leadership.
First Year Aggie Connections
First-Year Aggie Connections (FYAC) is a fun and interactive program for all new freshmen, transfer and international students. "Connections" are small groups based around a shared purpose, interest or theme and meet regularly for one academic quarter. This program aims to foster fun experiences that empower students to navigate their first year at UC Davis.
Free Speech
As a public university, UC Davis is governed by the same laws as any government body. That means that all members of our community enjoy the protections of the First Amendment. This freedom is essential. Learn about the First Amendment at a public institution, how to exercise your rights within campus policies and ways to get support.
Student Funding Opportunities
The Division of Student Affairs offers several funds that assist current UC Davis students with paying for activities and initiatives that advance the division’s mission and enhance the university experience for UC Davis students.