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Visiting the campus.

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During campus closures, see http://visit.ucdavis.edu .

Welcome Center normal operating hours:

• Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (PT)
• Saturdays 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (PT)
• Closed Sundays except for Apr 1-Apr 30 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (PT)

Campus Tours

Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. & 1 p.m. (PT) | Saturdays 11:00 a.m. & Sundays, Apr 1-30 11:00 a.m. (PT). Register at http://visit.ucdavis.edu .

UC Davis Virtual Tours can be accessed at https://www.ucdavis.edu/about/visit/campus-virtual-tour .

College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

The University of California, Davis campus is the largest campus in the UC system by land area, spanning 7,309 acres.

The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CA&ES) is one of four academic colleges at UC Davis. We support and empower students to explore their interests, find their passions and begin their career path by finding their niche in any of our more than 27 majors and 40 minors. 

At the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, you can explore virtually all the elements that make our world a safe, sustainable place to live. You can design neighborhoods that serve all communities. You can explore streams, rivers, oceans and skies to improve life for the animals that dwell there. You can develop new ways of farming to nourish our growing population. Our research, faculty and students are diverse, but our goal is the same: We work together to address climate change, conserve habitat and make sure all people have access to the food, space and hope they need to thrive.

On-Campus Visits 

The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CA&ES) offers a variety of experiences for prospective students and their families visiting campus. Our visits aim to provide students with a comprehensive experience that introduces them to the various academic and extracurricular opportunities available in our college as they consider pursuing higher education.  

To best accommodate your request, we ask that you submit a request at least 2 weeks in advance of your intended visit date.  

Unfortunately, due to demand, we are only able to accommodate requests from visiting prospective students and their families as well as school groups. 

Prospective students and families visiting campus are able to request: 

• Students in our college have access to an extensive network of support that assists them in preparing for their academic, professional and personal goals. Students will receive general and comprehensive support as they prepare to pursue higher education and can get their questions answered! 
• Students are able to request a tour of our Animal Science facilities, Robert Mondavi Institute, or Student Farm. For additional information about what each facility tour will showcase, please view the prospective student visit form below. 
• Tours are typically led by Student Assistants and Aggie Ambassadors who are current UC Davis students majoring in the CA&ES. We will do our best to match you with a student who has similar interests in majors and activities. 
• To schedule a general campus tour, check out the Visit UC Davis website . 

To request a prospective student visit with our college , please fill out the Prospective Student Visit Form . 

School groups visiting campus are able to request: 

• A campus scavenger hunt
• A college overview presentation 
• School groups are able to request a tour of our Animal Science facilities, Robert Mondavi Institute, or Student Farm. For additional information about what each facility tour will showcase, please view the school group visit form below. 
• A leadership workshop 
• A student/staff panel 
• A UC Davis trivia game 

To request a school group visit with our college , please fill out the School Group Visit Form . 

If you'd like a  brochure  about our college,  place a request here.

Please contact [email protected] . 

Driving Directions

Driving east on Interstate 80 from the San Francisco Bay Area or driving west on I-80 from Sacramento, take the UC Davis exit onto Old Davis Road to the campus.

Driving south on Highway 113, take either the Russell Boulevard or UC Davis (Hutchison Drive) exit and go east until you reach the campus.

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California's College Town

Davis is the ultimate college town. It’s green, laid back and friendly. You can walk or bike from the main campus to the main street in a few blocks. College students fill up the tables at nearby restaurants and coffee shops with their laptops, homework and friends. The town of Davis helps our students thrive.

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Ranked 1st in the nation in agriculture and forestry

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UC Davis has all the opportunities you’d expect from a large public university — and a lot of experiences that will surprise you.

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With roughly 55 miles of bike and pedestrian paths, davis is easy to get around., like the invention of the full-body scanner, uc davis has led the way with innovative discoveries for more than half a century., 700+ students present their research at our annual undergraduate research, scholarship and creative activities conference., unique to uc davis.

Learn to brew beer!

That’s right, you can learn the art of liquid bread! UC Davis has an entry level brewing class and even a Master’s in Brewing Science available.

Take a study break with a puppy!

During finals week students can take a break and pet some adorable fluffy friends at the MU.

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Can't make it to UC Davis in-person? The 360 virtual tour provides an opportunity to explore engineering spaces from the comfort of your home.

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NEWS BRIEFS: Take a virtual walking tour of the campus

• by Dave Jones
• August 17, 2012

We see tour groups all the time on campus, led by students walking backwards! Starting today (Aug. 17), UC Davis offers a virtual walking tour .

“We are very excited to bring the beauty and ‘wow’ factor of UC Davis to all prospective students who have Internet access, regardless of their ability to physically visit us before applying and making their college selection,” said Kristin Burns, marketing and communication manager for Undergraduate Admissions, which produced the tour.

A "live" tour guide accompanies you, popping up on still photos of buildings and other features as you click on green arrows to go from photo to photo, making your way around the campus. Additional photos, 360-degree views and videos are available for many stops on the tour.

The virtual tour website also includes buttons to apply online — and to schedule in-person visits.

Dining Commons chefs on the fire lines

Normally they feed hungry students. But this week, four chefs from UC Davis Dining Services are cooking for the men and women who are battling forest fires in southwest Oregon.

Chef Mike Baldocchi, reached this morning (Aug. 17) by cell phone, did not hesitate when asked who eats more, students or firefighters: “Firefighters! They get roughly a pound and a half per plate!”

The UC Davis cooks — Baldocchi and Darwin Gross of the Segundo Dining Commons, and Emily Cornejo and Mark Rivera of the Tercero Dining Commons — left for Oregon on three hours’ notice Aug. 13. The chefs are employees of Sodexo, the international company that runs Dining Services, and Sodexo has federal contracts for all kinds of food service — including fire camps.

The UC Davis chefs are working the dinner shift at the Fort Complex base camp; the name refers to three fires in close proximity to one another. According to today’s command report, 664 firefighters are fighting the Fort Complex, which had burned 4,140 acres of brush and timber. Officials reported 35 percent containment, and estimated the fires would not be fully contained until Aug. 30.

The UC Davis chefs are scheduled to be on duty at the Oregon fires through Tuesday of next week.

Preorders being taken for campus poster calendar

As your UC Davis poster calendar comes to the end of its useful life Aug. 31, rest assured the new one is on its way, designed by University Communications and sold by UC Davis Stores.

Preorders are being taken now for folded and rolled calendars. They cost 90 cents each and are eligible for the 10 percent departmental discount.

Folded calendars will be delivered for free. If you order rolled calendars, you can pay to have them delivered for $2.50 (shipping materials fee, per order), or you can pick them up.

Sarah Brodberg at UC Davis Stores is taking orders by email: [email protected] . Orders should include department name, contact name, phone number, delivery location (room number and building), quantity or quantities (folded and rolled), and DaFIS account or billing ID.

Bookstore purchase orders also are acceptable, with the same information, via fax (530) 752-4791.

The calendars are due from the printer by the end of August. Folded copies will be available for purchase at all stores, on the Davis and Sacramento campuses, while supplies last. Rolled calendars will be available for sale and pickup at the main store (Memorial Union) or the medical center store in Sacramento.

Blood drive Aug. 28-29 on the Quad

The second ASUCD Blood and Marrow Drive of the summer will bring a traditional summertime treat (ice cream) and a new treat (MyBloodSource, including a rewards program).

The blood drive is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 28 and 29.

“Summer is still one of the hardest times for blood banks,” said Brie Leon of the Sacramento-based BloodSource, which will park its bloodmobiles on the west side of the Quad. “If you can encourage your friends, co-workers and fellow students to attend, we would greatly appreciate it. The need for blood is constant and we always need to be prepared.”

She said each participant will receive a coupon for a free pint of Baskin-Robbins ice cream.

Also, she said, donors are invited to sign up for MyBloodSource , a new addition to the BloodSource website . With a MyBloodSource account, a donor can review his or her donations and physical data (temperature, pulse, blood pressure and the like on donation days), schedule appointments for donations, and track rewards points that can be redeemed for such gifts as movie tickets, T-shirts and e-readers.

“Those who come out to the blood drive will get points and the Baskin-Robbins coupon — a double win,” Leon said.

Prospective donors are advised to bring photo ID, and to drink plenty of fluids and to eat before donating.

For more information or to volunteer, contact Leon at (916) 416-9459 or [email protected] .

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Visiting King Hall

Come to our campus.

We are happy to announce that UC Davis School of Law will be open to prospective students! Visiting King Hall is one of the best ways to learn about who we are as a law school and whether UC Davis is the right place for you to study law. Schedule an in-person visit. We can’t wait for you to join us! 

PLEASE NOTE: Our class visit and tour slots have been booked for the remainder of spring 2024. In mid-April, we will provide an updated scheduling calendar and resume tours after May 1st. 

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• Book a class visit and tour to learn more about UC Davis School of Law and the King Hall community.  Book Now

Open House for Prospective Applicants 

Saturday, november 4, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. .

This exciting half-day program is a unique opportunity for prospective applicants to learn about King Hall's admission and financial aid process. During this event, you will have the chance  to see what makes King Hall an amazing place to study law. You will also get to tour our wonderful building and hear from our deans, faculty, and current law students.

• Open House Event Schedule

Check-In + Light Refreshments 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.

Welcome (Rm 1001) 8:30 - 8:45 a.m. Kevin Johnson , Dean and Mabie-Apallas Professor of Public Interest and Chicana/o Studies Brenda Quintanilla Lopez ‘24 , Law Students Association President Kristen Mercado , Assistant Dean of Admission and Financial Aid

Admission and Financial Aid Presentation (Rm 1001) 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. Kristen Mercado , Assistant Dean of Admission and Financial Aid Montré Everett , Director of Financial Aid

Break 9:30 - 9:45 a.m.

Mock Class (Rm 1001) 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Katherine Florey , Martin Luther King Jr. Professor of Law

Break 10:45 - 11:00 a.m.

Student Life Panel + Q&A (Rm 2302, 2304, and 2306) 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. UC Davis School of Law Students

Break 12:00 - 12:15 p.m.

Career Services Panel + Lunch (Rm 1001) 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. Craig Compton , Assistant Dean of Career Services UC Davis School of Law Students

Break 1:15 - 1:30 p.m.

King Hall Tours - Tours begin at the Martin Luther King Jr. Statue 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. UC Davis School of Law Students

Information Sessions

In addition to the annual Open House for Prospective Applicants, consider joining us for a one-hour information session. Our information sessions are designed to explain general aspects of the admission process while also addressing a select topic related to the application process and J.D. program. We will be hosting info sessions in-person and virtually on Zoom. 

• Upcoming Sessions

Early Decision Program  Tuesday, September 12, 2023 4:00 - 5:00 pm (PT) DEI and Student Life  Thursday, October 19, 2023 5:00 - 6:00 pm (PT) How to Pay for Law School Tuesday, December 5, 2023 5:30 - 6:30 pm (PT) Alumni in Public Service  Tuesday, January 9, 2024 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. (PT) Student Affinity Organizations  Tuesday, February 6, 2024 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. (PT)

Can't make it to King Hall? 

If you are out of state, live far away, or prefer a one-on-one appointment. There are many ways to connect with our team remotely. If you are interested in speaking with a member of our admissions team, you can join a virtual drop-in session, or you may request a prospective student appointment. If are interested in connecting with us at a law school fair, check out our  recruitment events  to see when a King Hall representative will be visiting a location near you.

• Virtual Drop-in 
• We are hosting virtual drop-in hours via Zoom every Monday and Wednesday from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. (Pacific Time). Virtual drop-ins are intended for quick questions about the application process that will take no more than 10 minutes. Please note that drop-in hours are unavailable on law school/university holidays.  Please remember to also consult the Law School Calendar for holiday closures. Additionally, no drop-in hours will be available on the following dates: May 8, May 29. Monday & Wednesday: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android:  Join our Zoom Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 6833  or +1 346 248 7799  or +1 253 215 8782  or +1 646 876 9923  or +1 301 715 8592  or +1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 940 45478987 International numbers available:  https://ucdavislaw.zoom.us/u/ad5EGkc5T During drop-in hours, you will be placed into a waiting room and you will be admitted individually in the order you arrived. Please be patient, as there is only one person staffing drop-in hours at each session. This zoom room is only staffed during the hours listed. If you are unable to join the meeting, please email us at [email protected] .  
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• You can schedule a 15-20 minute prospective student appointment by emailing us at [email protected] . These appointments are by phone or Zoom.