Incoming Students
Fall 2023 Mobquest Orientation Trip
Congratulations, and welcome to the ITS-Davis family! This page contains information for all incoming ITS-Davis students. The Graduate Studies Newly Admitted Students page provides additional important information.
Mobility Quest
Tuesday, September 19 through Friday, September 22, 2023. Additional details
ITS-Davis New Graduate Student Orientation
Monday, September 25, 2023, 10:00am – 3:00pm. We hope to host the annual Fall Barbecue (all students, faculty and staff invited) from noon to 2 p.m on the West Village Square.
Incoming Graduate Student Facebook Group
You are welcome to join our Incoming Grad Student Facebook Group. The group is designed to introduce incoming graduate students to life at UC Davis and will post on a variety of topics, including housing, transportation, funding, wellness, and social engagement.
UC Davis Office of Graduate Studies Graduate Student Orientation
You are invited to complete Aggie 201.
Academic Calendar
Fall Quarter 2023 begins on Monday, September 25, 2023. Fall 2023 instruction begins on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Visit the UC Davis campus calendar to find out the holiday breaks and other important dates.
Computer and E-Mail Accounts
You may obtain a UC Davis e-mail address, login ID, and Kerberos password online through Information and Education Technology (IET). Please provide your new e-mail address to the TTP graduate program coordinator so that you can be added to our e-mail lists to make sure you don’t miss any future important announcements.
Student ID Number
Your student ID number was given to you in your official letter of admission from the Office of Graduate Studies. You can access your letter by returning to the Online Admission system.
Student Health and Counseling Services
Immunization requirements and information on vaccine programs and health insurance. Visit the website.
Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)
Your graduate students health insurance is effective on the dates shown on the SHIP website. If you plan to continue to carry private insurance and do not wish to be enrolled in UC SHIP, you must apply for a UC SHIP Waiver by the posted waiver deadline.
UC Davis Photo ID Cards
New graduate students will receive a UC Davis AggieCard, your official UC Davis identification. Graduate students can upload their photo and then your card will be mailed to the address provided on the form.
International Student Orientation Program
International students should check in with Services for International Students and Scholars. For more information please review the SISS Newly Admitted Students website.
English for International Students
All new international graduate students are required to take an English language course during their first academic year, unless they meet the listed requirements.
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