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: June 5
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: June 10
Step 3: Attend an Aggie Advising Webinar (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: Attend a Major Advising Session (Transfer Students only)
The Economics, History, and East Asian Studies Advising Center will be offering webinars on topics such as class recommendations, academic resources, and tools for success in our programs, as well as being available for questions.
Pre-Recorded ECN Aggie Advising Session
If you are not able to attend one of the LIVE sessions above, you are welcome to watch our recorded session by clicking this box!
Step 5: Connect with an Advisor (Recommended)
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).
Available: Starting June 17th ; Please note: Viewing a webinar (live or pre-recorded) is mandatory if you intend to schedule an appointment with a major advisor. Attendance will be recorded during live and pre-recorded webinar.
Step 6: 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. We are offering Major Advising Registration Support during your registration pass time.
Available: August 12-13
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.
Available: September 17, 18, 20
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Review your CANVAS Pages for Recommended First Quarter Courses
- Take a look at your Sample 2-Year Guide.
- Find 2-3 non-major courses that you would be interested in taking in Fall Quarter alongside your 1-2 Economics major courses.
- It is not recommended to pair any of the ECN Core courses (ECN 100A, 100B, 101 or 102) together during any quarter.
- 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 courses 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 101, Aggie Advising Assignments, and utilized our department resources, 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.
- Registration & Pass Times - Tutorial
- Schedule An Advising Appointment - Tutorial
- Create A Degree Worksheet for your Major Requirements - Tutorial
- Review Your Academic Record and Transcript - Tutorial
- Academic Plans and Forms - Tutorial
What To Expect for Transfer Students
Prerequisite Petition Guide
The Economics Department enforces all prerequisites for our upper division courses, which means you must have completed the required coursework before taking any of these courses.
You can find the prerequisites through the UC Davis Catalog, which you may look at through this link: https://catalog.ucdavis.edu/courses-subject-code/ecn/
Example Sample Schedule - Economics