Transfer Resources

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.

Upcoming Events (Summer 2025)

Yellow Cluster Transfer Group Advising Webinars

Dates to be announced
Both webinars will cover the same material; you only need to attend one!

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 1: Complete Aggie Advising Canvas Modules - opens June 12.

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.

We strongly recommend you complete the majority of the Aggie Advising Canvas Modules prior to making an appointment or attending drop-in advising. If you still have questions after the Canvas Modules, please write them down to ask your advisor during your appointment!

Part 2: Attend one of the Yellow Cluster's Aggie Advising Group Advising Webinars.

Dates to be announced
- Both sessions will cover the same material; you only need to attend one!
If you are unable to attend either session, a recording will be available in late June.

It is strongly recommended that you have completed both Aggie 101 and the Aggie Advising Canvas modules before attending the group advising webinar.

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

Major advising appointments will begin on June 23. They can be booked at appointments.ucdavis.edu.
- If there are no appointments available, please check back. New appointments become available most weekdays and can be booked up to 2 weeks in advance.
- Important: You must complete Aggie 101 at least 1 week before your advising appointment. If you have not completed Aggie 101 by this time, your appointment will be canceled and you will need to reschedule.
  - It is also strongly recommended that you complete the Aggie Advising Canvas modules and attend/watch the Group Advising Webinar prior to attending your appointment.

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.
Check out our Incoming Transfer Student playlist for step-by-step guide to using Schedule Builder

STEP 4: Aggie Orientation

Dates to be announced

STEP 5: Start your first quarter!

You're a new transfer student. You need to pick classes for your first quarter. Where do you start?

Utilize these next steps and resources to understand your transfer credit and build a schedule.

Step 1 Review your Major Requirements
Step 2 Learn about how Transfer Credit works
A staff advisor will do a preliminary review of your transfer coursework to determine what you already have credit for towards your intended major/emphasis and what you still have left to complete.

If you haven't already, please let us know your intended major/emphasis by filling out our brief Transfer survey.
Step 3 Review the Sample Schedules below to help you choose courses for your first quarter
Prioritize any remaining Lower Division major courses. Take no more than two Upper Division major courses. Explore other areas of potential interest!
Step 4 Find classes in Schedule Builder
Schedule Builder is the tool you will use to build your schedule each quarter and where you will register for courses.

Course	Units	Notes
Major - Lower Division (001–099)	3–5	This could be PSC 041 (Research Methods), PHI 013G (Minds, Brains, & Computers), science, math, or something else.
Major - Lower Division (001–099)	3–5	If you still need chemistry, calculus, or programming, check out information about placement exams.
Major - Upper Division (100–199)	4	If you completed a prerequiste course at your previous institution, you may be required to complete Prerequisite Petition in Schedule Builder.
Elective, Minor, or Seminar	0–4	Pick something interesting; check out these non-major courses for ideas! Explore a potential minor, or get acquainted with campus by taking a seminar. Seminars: First-Year Seminar and First Year Aggie Connection.

Course	Units	Notes
Major - Upper Division (100–199)	3–4	If you completed a prerequiste course at your previous institution, you may be required to complete Prerequisite Petition in Schedule Builder.
Major - Upper Division (100–199)	3–4
Elective or Minor	3–4	Pick something interesting, or explore a potential minor. (Check out these non-major courses for ideas!)
Elective, Minor, or Seminar	0–4	Get acquainted with campus by taking a seminar: First-Year Seminar and First Year Aggie Connection

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