Welcome to UC Davis!

The Yellow Cluster serves students in the following majors: Psychology, Cognitive Science, Philosophy, and Science & Technology studies. These majors are housed within the College of Letters & Science. Here's what to expect for the Summer before you start here at UC Davis.

Orientation Steps: Getting Ready For Fall Quarter

STEP 1: Aggie 101

Aggie 101 is an online experience that should take you approximately 1-2 hours to complete. By completing Aggie 101 you will:

• Be introduced to resources for your academic, personal, and social growth
• Know resources that can help meet your basic needs at UC Davis
• Understand the academic policies, requirements, and tools necessary for academic planning
• Identify ways you can build your community on campus

Students admitted for Fall Quarter will access Aggie 101 through their MyAdmissions checklist.

You must complete Aggie 101 before moving on to Aggie Advising. You will be unable to access Aggie 101 until you have created your UC Davis email account. For specific dates, see the Orientation Dates and Deadlines page.

STEP 2: Aggie Advising
 

Part 1A: Complete Aggie Advising Canvas Modules.

These modules will take you through the important and detailed information that you will need to select appropriate courses, balance your schedule, and register for your first quarter. You will also find resources and tips to help you explore your interests and ensure your first quarter at UC Davis is a success.

Part 1B: Attend A "Preparing for Pass 1" Webinar

These webinars, offered by the Orientation office, are mandatory and are designed around your college and student type (first-year or transfer).

Webinar registration directions will be sent to your UC Davis email. In the email, you will see multiple dates/times for this webinar. You only need to attend ONE session. Make sure choose the correct college and RSVP once you receive that email, as seats will fill up quickly.

This webinar will be hosted by current students and will demonstrate how to effectively use Schedule Builder, the online tool that you will use to register for courses here at UC Davis. A panel of students will share insights in building a balanced schedule and maximizing your time outside of classes.

Part 2: Attend the Yellow Cluster First Year Group Advising webinar.

• Wednesday, July 2, 2025: 1:30pm - 3pm; Register for the Zoom link here.
  If you are unable to attend, the slides will be posted here at a later date.
   

Part 3: Attend an advising appointment or drop-in session.

• For questions about general academic planning and General Education requirements, you can make an appointment with the College of Letters & Science: https://lettersandscience.ucdavis.edu/advising
  • They also offer drop-in advising / Express Advising: https://lettersandscience.ucdavis.edu/advising/express-advising
• For questions about major requirements, you can visit our drop-in advising hours over the summer. Specific days and times will be available here: https://yellowcluster.ucdavis.edu/advising/undergraduate/drop-in
  • Due to limited advising resources, we are unable to provide major advising appointments to first year students. Please utilize the resources below or visit our drop-in advising for help with your major-specific questions.
  • You can also email us at ycadvising@ucdavis.edu.

STEP 3: Registration

• Students register for classes using Schedule Builder. 
  • You can utilize the resources below for help with building your Fall quarter schedule.
• The College of Letters and Sciences has put together a comprehensive resource with information about registration.  

STEP 4: Aggie Orientation

STEP 5: Start your first quarter!

Instruction begins on September 24. You got this!

Incoming first years should plan to take some lower division courses (001–099) required for their major in their first year. Click on your intended major to see requirements and a sample schedule.