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

  • Tuesday, June 17, 2025: 1:30pm - 3pm; Register for Zoom link here.
  • Wednesday, June 18, 2025: 10:30am - 12pm; Register for Zoom link here.
  • Both webinars will cover the same material; you only need to attend one! 
    If you are unable to attend either session, the slides will be posted here later in the summer.

Orientation Steps: Getting Ready For Fall Quarter

STEP 1: Aggie 101 (opens June 5)

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 - 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 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 one of the Yellow Cluster's Aggie Advising Group Advising Webinars.


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 may be canceled and you will need to reschedule.
      • It is also strongly recommended that you complete the Aggie Advising Canvas modules and attend/view the slides for the Group Advising Webinar prior to attending your appointment.

STEP 3: Registration

STEP 4: Aggie Orientation

Aggie Orientation will take place September 17 - 19. For more information, visit the New Student Program's website: https://newstudentprograms.ucdavis.edu/orientation/aggie-orientation

STEP 5: Start your first quarter!

Instructions begins September 24. You got this!

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.

 

See Sample Schedules below!