Event facts

General information

What is Aggie Day?

Aggie Day is UC Davis’ one-day open house celebration for admitted first-years, transfers and their families. It’s a chance to celebrate, build connections and discover what it means to be an Aggie. Thanks to all the new Aggies and families that joined us on April 11!


Before the event

Registration requirement

Admitted students must register to attend Aggie Day. Check back for registration information.

Only admitted students can register. Visit MyAdmissions to view your admissions status. 

Choose sessions to attend

Explore the agenda and select sessions based on your interests. Plan your day before you arrive and experience all that Aggie Day offers. View the archive agenda from the most recent event.

First-year agenda 

Transfer agenda 

Register for a campus tour

Aggie Day campus tours are 30 minutes and led by a current student tour guide. Housing tours are offered separately and are not included in the general campus tour. Check back to learn how to register for an Aggie Day campus tour.


Day of information

Event check in

Registrants (admitted students) receive a text message the morning of Aggie Day with a link and instructions to check in. Plan extra time to park and walk to your first session. 

Guest check-in information

Only registrants (admitted students) receive a check-in link. Guests are checked in automatically.

What to bring

We highly recommend that you bring comfortable walking shoes, clothes to dress for the weather, a reusable water bottle and a bag for giveaways!

Bring your MyAdmissions login credentials if you want to Submit your Intent to Register, known as SIR, at our celebration booth. 

Parking information

Aggie Day parking is free for admitted students and their families! Avoid limited time zones, restricted areas and reserved spaces. Check back for more parking details.

Accessibility information

Plan to walk long distances across campus. Aggie Day does not offer transportation accommodations. All buildings are wheelchair accessible. The resource fair takes place on grass, and campus tours begin at the Memorial Union Quad before they continue along sidewalks and bike paths. Some events are on grass.

Food and drink policy

Lunch is available for purchase but you may bring your own food and drinks. Eating or drinking inside classrooms is not allowed

Service animal policy

Only service animals trained to perform tasks for individuals with disabilities are permitted. Emotional support, comfort and companion animals are not allowed.

Lost and found

Visit the information booths on the Memorial Union Quad for all lost item inquires.

Student resources, clubs and organizations fair

Our student services and resources support you during your time at UC Davis. Explore over 900 student clubs and organizations to find your community. Resource fair participants include:

  • Campus resources
  • Aggie Compass Basic Needs
    Aggie Mental Health Ambassadors/Health Promotion
    Associated Students, University of California, Davis, known as ASUCD
    ASUCD Bike Barn
    Campus Recreation and Craft Center
    Campus Recreation and Youth Programs
    Center for Student Involvement
    College Corps
    Cross Cultural Center
    Early Academic Outreach Program, known as EAOP
    Educational Opportunity Program
    El Centro
    First Year Experience and First Year Aggie Connections
    First-Year Seminar and Undergraduate Education
    Global Learning Hub
    Guardian Scholars Program and Foster Youth Services
    Health Professions Advising
    LGBTQIA+ Resource Center
    Memorial Union - Games Area
    Middle Eastern, North African, and South Asian Resource Center, known as MENASA Resource Center
    Office of Student Support
    Orientation
    Pal Program and Summer Start
    Pepsi
    Pre Health Conference
    Pre-Graduate and Law Advising
    Quarter at Aggie Square
    Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, known as ROTC
    Sorority and Fraternity Life
    SPIN
    Student Disability Center
    Student Farm
    Student Housing and Dining Services
    Student Startup Center
    Summer Sessions
    The Career Center
    UC Davis Athletics Marketing
    UC Davis CalTeach/MAST Program
    UC Davis Library
    UC Davis Washington Program
    Undergraduate Research Center
    Underground Scholars Program
    Undocumented Student Resource Center
    Unitrans
    University Credit Union
    Women's Resources and Research Center
    Success Coaching and Learning Strategies
    Student Health and Counseling Services
    Transportation Services
    The Writing Center
  • Student organizations
  • Aggie House
    AggieWorks
    Asian American Association
    Asian Sorority and Fraternity Council
    Best Buddies at UC Davis
    Chicanx Latinx Collegiate Association
    Cyclone RoboSub
    Davis Collegiate Panhellenic Association
    Davis Entrepreneurship Club
    Forensic Science Student Organization
    Formula Racing at UC Davis
    Grace Alive!
    Interfraternity Council
    Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences, known as MANRRS 
    Moot Court 
    Multicultural Greek Council
    Muslim Student Association
    National Pan-Hellenic Council
    Native American Student Union
    Professional Sorority and Fraternity Council 
    Rowing Team Club Sport
    Society of Women Engineers
    UC Davis American Indian Science and Engineering Society
    UC Davis Dance Team
    Vet Aide Club

Can’t make it to Aggie Day?

Virtual tour option

Aggie Day is an in-person event. If you cannot attend, explore UC Davis anytime, anywhere through our new tour options.

Use your device to take our campus virtual tour or navigate through our interactive map tours. Learn more about our colleges and school, dining, housing, public art and vibrant campus community.

Attend the parent webinar

Register for the Ask a parent webinar from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. PDT on Wednesday, April 15. Learn more about the UC Davis parent and student experience from the Aggie Parent and Family Council


Thanks to our sponsor!

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