First-Year Students

Congratulations on your admission to UC Davis, and Welcome to the Economics Major this Fall 2024!

To help you prepare for a great first year, we have planned a comprehensive UC Davis Orientation experience in three parts: Aggie 101, Aggie Advising, and Aggie Orientation!

TO GET STARTED, HERE ARE YOUR STEPS TO SUCCESS:

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.
Available: May 7

Step 2: Complete Aggie Advising Canvas Program (Required)
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. More information, including log-in directions, will be provided to you soon.
Available: May 20

Step 3: Attend an Aggie Advising Webinar- Hosted by Orientation (Optional)
Orientation will be hosting a series of webinars through the summer for newly admitted students. Topics will include preparing for fall classes, registration basics, and campus resources. Watch your email for more information.
More information coming soon!

Step 4: Connect with a an Advisor (Optional)

If you've completed the Aggie Advising Canvas program and still have questions about your first quarter schedule or your academic record, you can connect with an academic advisor for help starting June 17th.  Note: Completion of the Aggie Advising Canvas program may be required to access the appointment system. We encourage all students to meet with a college advisor first before talking to a major advisor. Here are our available drop in hours to speak to a major advisor:

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Mondays: 9-11:45 am (Virtual) & 1-4 pm (Virtual)

Tuesdays: 1-4 pm (In Person)

Wednesdays: 9-11:45 am (Virtual) & 1-4 pm (In person)

Thursdays: 1-4 pm (Virtual)

Fridays: 9-11:45 am (Virtual) & 1-4 pm (Virtual)

Step 5: Register for Courses (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. 
Available: August 1 (Group 1) and August 2 (Group 2) 

Step 6: 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.
Available: September 20-22

RECOMMENDATIONS:

  • Review your CANVAS Pages for Recommended First Quarter Courses 
  • Take a look at a Sample 4 Year Academic Plan.
  • Find 2-3 non-major courses that you would be interested in taking in Fall Quarter alongside your first quarter of calculus.
  • It is recommended to take either ECN 1A or ECN 1B with calculus together in your first quarter at UC Davis.
  • Click on this diagram to help you identify courses of interest outside of your major.
  • Remember to check prerequisites to make sure you’re eligible for the course you are interested in.
  • Review the resources for new students from the College of Letters and Science. Our Advising Center will assist you with your major requirements and the College will assist you with your general education and college/university requirements. Throughout your career at UC Davis, you will work with both of these offices for academic advising.  We always encourage you to check in with the College of Letters and Science Undergraduate Education and Advising Office regarding requirements outside of the major: https://lettersandscience.ucdavis.edu/advising.  

REGISTERING FOR COURSES:

After you’ve completed your Aggie Advising Assignments in Canvas and reviewed the resources here, you should have everything you need to register for classes. All students will register for courses using Schedule Builder during their assigned pass time. Before you register, you can begin searching and saving courses to start building your schedule. Add classes and use the “Calendar View” to see your daily/weekly/monthly schedule at a glance. Save multiple schedules and compare to find the best fit. Be sure to read the “Important Details” to view course notes, descriptions, prerequisites, and much more. 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

We’ve included some resources to help you transition during your first quarter at UC Davis. 

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