International Student Brochure

You
International Undergraduate Admission
Apply for admission November 1–30
admissions.ucdavis.edu/apply
Are you the one who will:
1st among 96 of “America’s
Coolest Schools” for environmental
sustainability (Sierra magazine 2012).
• help find a cure for cancer
38th among the world’s universities
(World University Rankings 2011–12 by
Times Higher Education).
10th happiest
U.S. college campus
(Newsweek’s College
Rankings 2011).
• improve food production in developing countries
• create something we’ve never seen before
Our campus is full of students like you—
innovative, motivated, and eager to collaborate on big ideas.
8th among top public research
universities in the United States
(U.S. News & World Report’s 2013
America’s Best Colleges).
• design and engineer a tool for examining animals
25
Among the top
state universities
based on alumni earnings potential
(2012–13 PayScale’s College Salary Report ).
7th among the
20 Best Colleges
for Socially Conscious
Students (2012 Best
Colleges Online).
At UC Davis, you will be the one to work with a team of like-minded
researchers and students to make society a better place, and together
we will leave a lasting impact on the world.
You
You will receive relevant, hands-on
experience in whichever major you
choose.
Four colleges, six professional schools and
more than 90 graduate programs make
UC Davis one of the most comprehensive
universities in the United States. We offer nearly
Managerial Economics
Agricultural and
Environmental Education
Nutrition Science
Plant Sciences
Animal Biology
Sustainable Agriculture
and Food Systems
Animal Science
Textiles and Clothing
Atmospheric Science
Wildlife, Fish and
Conservation Biology
Biotechnology
Clinical Nutrition
study within our four academic colleges: Agri-
Community and Regional Development
Sciences, Engineering, and Letters and Science.
Major Key
Ecological Management and
Restoration
Entomology
Environmental
Horticulture and
Urban Forestry
Undeclared—Exploratory Program
COLLEGE OF
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
biosci.ucdavis.edu
Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology
Aerospace Science and
Engineering
Chemical Physics
Chemistry
Chicana/Chicano Studies
Chinese
Biochemical Engineering
Classical Civilization
Biological Systems
Engineering
Comparative Literature
Biomedical Engineering
Computer Science
Chemical Engineering
Design
Civil Engineering
Communication
Dramatic Art
Computer Engineering
East Asian Studies
Computer Science and
Engineering
Economics
Electrical Engineering
Film Studies
Materials Science and
Engineering
French
Mechanical Engineering
English
Geology
German
History
Cell Biology
Evolution, Ecology
and Biodiversity
African American and
African Studies
Exercise Biology
American Studies
Genetics
Anthropology
Mathematical and
Scientific Computation
Microbiology
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics
Applied Physics
Food Science
Neurobiology, Physiology
and Behavior
Medieval and
Early Modern Studies
Human Development
Plant Biology
Art Studio
Hydrology
Undeclared—Life Sciences
Asian American Studies
Program designed for entering freshmen only.
Program designed for entering freshmen and
lower-division transfer students.
Environmental Science and
Management
Also available as a minor.
Environmental
Toxicology
Transfer applicants must complete specific
preparatory coursework with required GPA
before admission.
Viticulture and Enology
COLLEGE OF
ENGINEERING
engineering.ucdavis.edu
COLLEGE OF
LETTERS AND SCIENCE
ls.ucdavis.edu
Environmental Policy
Analysis and Planning
Apply to Pre-Landscape Architecture.
Landscape Architecture
Animal Science and
Management
100 academic majors grouped by areas of
cultural and Environmental Sciences, Biological
International Agricultural Development
COLLEGE OF
AGRICULTURAL AND
ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCES
caes.ucdavis.edu
Fiber and Polymer Science
Biological Sciences
Art History
International Relations
Italian
Japanese
Linguistics
Middle East/
South Asia Studies
Music
Native American Studies
Natural Sciences
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Political Science:
Public Service
Psychology
Religious Studies
Russian
Science and Technology Studies
Sociology
Sociology:
Organizational Studies
Spanish
Statistics
Technocultural Studies
Women’s Studies
Undeclared—Fine Arts
Undeclared—
Humanities
Undeclared—
Physical Sciences
Undeclared—
Social Sciences
Learn about our
pre-professional and
pre-graduate programs
at advisingservices.
ucdavis.edu/advising.
MINORS
The minors listed below are offered in addition to those shown in the majors section.
For a complete list, visit registrar.ucdavis.edu/UCDWebCatalog/minors.html.
Aging and Adult Development
Insect Biology
Agricultural Pest Management
Insect Ecology and Evolution
Agricultural Systems and Environment
International Science Studies
Applied Biological Systems Technology
Jewish Studies
Applied Computing and Information Systems
Landscape Restoration
Avian Sciences
Latin
Community Development
Latin American and Hemispheric Studies
Community Nutrition
Linguistics for Language Teachers
Construction Engineering and Management
Luso-Brazilian Studies
Contemporary Leadership
Education
Energy Policy
Energy Science and Technology
Environmental Geology
Environmental Horticulture
Food Service Management
Forensic Entomology
Materials Science
Medical-Veterinary Entomology
Nematology
Neuroscience
Nutrition and Food
Oceanography
Precision Agriculture
Professional Writing
Fungal Biology and Ecology
Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics
Geographic Information Systems
Science and Society
Geographic Studies
Sexuality Studies
Geophysics
Social and Ethnic Relations
Global and International Studies
Soil Science
Greek
Sustainability in the Built Environment
History and Philosophy of Science
Technology Management
Human Physiology
War-Peace Studies
Human Rights
Watershed Science
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
You are high achieving.
International applicants must meet the same admission
requirements and will be included in the same selection
process as U.S. applicants. To be eligible to apply, you must
take the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT Assessment plus
Writing, and demonstrate your English proficiency. A strong
understanding of the English language is important. There
are ways to demonstrate your English proficiency if your
native or school language of instruction is not in English:
UC Davis applicants earn top grades
and challenge themselves academically
by taking advanced courses in math,
laboratory science, language, and
TRANSFER ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
International students can transfer to UC Davis from a
California community college. There are more than 100
California community colleges to choose from, and students in
good academic standing can establish a formal, written Transfer
Admission Guarantee (TAG) assuring fall admission to UC Davis.
To transfer, you must fulfill the following requirements:
• Achieve a minimum score of 550 on the paper-based
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), 213
on the computer-based TOEFL or 80 on the
Internet-based TOEFL
visual and performing arts.
• Achieve a minimum score of 7 (academic module) on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
❑ October 1
Start your application at
universityofcalifornia.edu/
apply. List grades as they
appear on your transcripts.
❑ November 1-30
Submit your completed
application online by the
November 30 deadline.
Research and apply for
scholarships in your home
country and the United States.
• Achieve a score of 560 or higher on the Writing section of the SAT Reasoning Test
❑ December
Take all required exams by
the end of December.
For additional information on international admission
requirements and ways to satisfy English proficiency
requirements, visit admissions.ucdavis.edu/admission/
international.
❑ January
Register for your
MyAdmissions
account online at
2013 Admission Statistics
myadmissions.ucdavis.edu.
Freshman
Freshman
❑ March
Your admission decision will
arrive by email and be posted
at MyAdmissions.
Freshman Admit Rate
ACADEMICS
Freshman GPA
• Two English composition courses
• One college-level math course
• Four courses chosen from at least two of these subject areas: arts and humanities; social and behavioral sciences; and physical and biological sciences
• Complete additional requirements for selective majors
For more information on transferring to UC Davis, visit
admissions/ucdavis.edu/transfers.
Transfer
39.4%
ACT
26–31.8
*3.96–4.24
SAT Total
1790–2110
**3.72–3.95
SAT Math
610–750
*Represents weighted GPA. Applicants who
attend schools that offer IB or AP curriculum, or
have taken college coursework, should use the
weighted GPA middle 50 percent as a benchmark
for selectivity to UC Davis.
**Represents unweighted GPA.
SAT Reading
550–690
SAT Writing
580–710
Transfer Admit Rate
Transfer GPA
60.4%
3.25–3.74
Student Resources
a global scale every day in our
UC Davis provides cultural and academic support while preparing
you for graduate school or a career in your chosen field.
classrooms, laboratories and in
the field.
At UC Davis, many professors create
opportunities for you to collaborate with
your classmates. About half of our undergraduates work on a research project with
a faculty member, and more than 5,000
students complete internships annually.
You will benefit from challenging, relevant
courses, research in your field of study and
involvement in the arts, as well as work experience, study abroad and leadership training.
Services for International Students and Scholars (SISS)
can assist you with visa and immigration issues and offers the
Global Ambassadors Mentorship Program to connect you with
current international and U.S. students. SISS also hosts a series
of workshops to help you better understand life in the classroom and balancing schoolwork with social activities.
siss.ucdavis.edu
The Student Academic Success Center (SASC) provides
tutoring, EDU 98 American Cultural Values and the University
Experience course for international students, career support
and pre-graduate and professional school advising. The
Internship and Career Center (ICC) offers career-specific
workshops, resumé support and internships.
sasc.ucdavis.edu and iccweb.ucdavis.edu
Undergraduate Education hosts a variety of programs to
enhance your educational experience with honors projects,
leadership classes, undergraduate research and summer
sessions. ue.ucdavis.edu
admission to their first- or second-choice
graduate school or professional program.
Bodega Marine
Laboratory
Agricultural
Sustainability
Institute
Genome
Center
Education Abroad Center
Tahoe Environmental
Research Center
Mondavi Institute for
Wine and Food Science
CAMPUS Resources
• Center for Student Involvement
Our graduates overwhelmingly gain
Research Institutes and Programs
You will help drive innovation on
• Cross Cultural Center
• Internship and Career Center
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Resource Center
• Services for International Students and Scholars
• Student Academic
Success Center
• Student Recruitment and
Retention Center
• Student Alumni Network
• Transfer Reentry
Veterans Center
• Student Community Center
• Student Disability Center
• Student Health and
Wellness Center
• Women’s Resources and
Research Center
UC Davis
Washington
Program
Undergraduate
Research Center
Lillian Falsen Villar
NAOTO TANAKA
Major: Biotechnology
Majors: International Agricultural Development, and Art History
When Lillian first arrived at UC Davis from Norway, she fell in love
with the bikes, the cows, the community… and the squirrels! But those
aren’t the reasons why she chose Davis. A biotechnology major,
Lillian picked Davis because, as she says, “UC Davis is a research
school that offers a clear bridge from the academic world to the
professional world. I am so excited for the opportunity to choose my
job and establish a career I love based on the quality of my education.”
Naoto Tanaka decided UC Davis was the school for him after a visit
to campus during Picnic Day. He enjoys the food, weather and
environmentally-friendly community. But Naoto says his favorite thing
about UC Davis is the global culture. “There is a little bit of every
culture on campus. You are able to diversify yourself and learn
a lot about other cultures while sharing your own with friendly and
approachable people.”
Lillian plans to spend her next three years working with faculty on an
undergraduate research project, writing a bachelor’s thesis,
studying abroad in Madrid so she can add Spanish to her
already extensive repertoire of languages and learning how to
salsa dance. She eventually wants to work in the health care industry
or research cancer, and feels grateful to be studying in the
United States.
Originally from Tokyo, Japan, and a double major in international agricultural development and art history, Naoto is
making the most of his time at UC Davis—biking through town,
volunteering at the residential gardens, interning as a sustainability
coordinator through University Dining Services, and taking part in
the UC Davis International Student Club’s Global Ambassadors buddy program. Next year, he hopes to study abroad in
Jerusalem, learn Arabic and earn his pilot’s license.
She offers these words of advice: “Don’t be afraid to leave
the comfortable bubble of home. There is a reason you received the
opportunity to study abroad. Go explore the world and
meet amazing people, and then apply what you learned to your
own community. At UC Davis, you are shaping the next steps of your
life, so make the most of it!”
Naoto has these words of advice: “Stay open minded, and
take every opportunity you are offered. Don’t be afraid to
share your own culture with people. The more you try things and
learn about others, the more you will get out of your experience
abroad.”
Aggie Pack
You can join a student group, or
be the one to lead and create
something new.
More than 500 student clubs and an active
campus community will keep you involved.
UC Davis has one of the largest athletic
programs in the country, with 600+ studentathletes participating in 23 NCAA Division I
sports teams. We also offer dozens of sports
clubs and intramural sports.
You can make friends and pursue academic,
social, religious and cultural interests without
ever having to leave campus.
Student Life
NCAA DIVISION I
TEAMS
• Baseball (men’s)
• Basketball (men’s and women’s)
• Cross Country
(men’s and women’s)
• Field Hockey (women’s)
• Football (men’s)
• Golf (men’s and women’s)
• Gymnastics (women’s)
• Lacrosse (women’s)
• Soccer (men’s and women’s)
• Softball (women’s)
• Swimming and Diving (women’s)
• Tennis (men’s and women’s)
• Indoor Track and Field (women’s)
• Outdoor Track and Field
(men’s and women’s)
• Volleyball (women’s)
• Water Polo (men’s and women’s)
LIFE OUTSIDE OF CLASS
Craft Center
Campus
Radio Station
Cultural Days
Farmers Market
Outdoor Adventures
Greek Life
Mondavi Center for
the Performing Arts
Equestrian Center
AGGIE PARENTS
We consider parents part of our Aggie family
and provide a variety of resources and events to
keep you informed and involved. Learn more at
parents.ucdavis.edu/resources.
CAMPUS SAFETY
UC Davis makes every effort to ensure the safety
of our students, faculty, staff and visitors. To learn
about the steps we take to help keep our campus
safe, visit ucdavis.edu/emergency.
Rec Pool.
Activities and Recreation
Center (ARC)
Student Organizations
Howard Tseng
Sharanya Balasubramanian
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Major: Economics
Howard was born in Vietnam and grew up in Taiwan, but definitely
considers Davis his home. Upon arrival to campus, he learned
why so many students choose UC Davis. “As soon as I arrived for
freshman orientation, I noticed that everyone was very friendly.
Davis felt like a good environment to continue my education.”
Sharanya is focused on making a difference in people’s lives. An
economics major from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, her goal
to become a developmental economist for a non-governmental
organization (NGO) and help reduce poverty has begun here at
UC Davis.
A biomedical engineering major and a minor in technology management keep him busy, but he still finds time to hang
out with members of the Taiwanese Chinese Student Society,
conduct research with faculty, and learn new dance moves with
the Breakdance Club.
She chose Davis because, “everyone is so friendly and helpful.
I really like the laid-back atmosphere as opposed to the stress and
competitiveness in other colleges. UC Davis is a university where the
students actually enjoy going to classes and studying.”
Howard says, “When you are deciding on a school, think about
the next four years and how college is going to help you in the future;
look at the big picture. Also, make sure you go out and try things
that you otherwise wouldn’t find yourself doing. There are a lot of
opportunities to explore at UC Davis, so don’t limit yourself.”
Sharanya has her eye on milking a cow before she graduates and is
entertaining sky diving as a hobby. She spends most of her spare
time making many friends from various cultures
and ethnicities and enjoying, “the absolutely beautiful
campus” and downtown Davis.
Freshmen are guaranteed two years
of housing, and transfer students
Segundo Dining
Commons
Cuarto Area
Residence Halls
are guaranteed one year or
assistance finding a place to live.
COST OF ATTENDANCE
Your education is an investment that pays returns
for life, and your UC Davis degree is an assurance
of quality.
UC Davis costs less than comparable private universities
for an exceptional education. The city of Davis is more
affordable than most UC communities and transportation
costs to campus and throughout the area are minimal.
For more information about the cost to attend UC Davis,
visit financialaid.ucdavis.edu.
UC Davis offers a variety of student housing
options on campus and in the city of Davis.
Living in the residence halls is the best way
Estimated Costs for 2013—14
to get comfortable with the campus and make
friends quickly. The residence halls provide
Books
and Supplies
$1,620
students with academic support, leadership
development and workshops for getting
Room
and Board
$13,961
settled into campus.
Personal Expenses
$1,251
Transportation
$575
Meal plans are included with residence hall
living, and students love our food! Our
Off-Campus HOUSiNG
campus dining commons present dishes
Off-campus housing is abundant, and after living in the residence
halls for a year, students typically live in the city of Davis. A majority
of housing in town is within easy biking distance of campus. For
more information, visit housing.ucdavis.edu.
freshly prepared to order at a variety of
specialty cuisine stations with food that is
farm-fresh and locally sourced.
.
Tuition
and Fees
$36,780
Total Cost: $54,187
All fee amounts are subject to change without prior notice and do not
include optional health insurance ($1,764). Fees comprise nonresident
tuition of $22,878 and UC systemwide Student Services and Education
fees and campus fees of $13,902. For information on residency, visit
registrar.ucdavis.edu/html/slr.html.
UC Davis is located in Davis,
International
AGGIES ON THE MAP
California, a beautiful and vibrant
college town with a rich culture
and active community.
Our students make up nearly half of the
population and enjoy miles of bike paths,
open space and student-friendly businesses.
Davis is less than 20 miles away from
Sacramento, the state capital of California,
and less than two hours from destinations
DISTANCE TO. . .
43 miles
to Napa Valley
131 miles to
Lake Tahoe
73 miles
to San Francisco
399 miles
to Los Angeles
like the San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon
Valley, Napa Valley and Lake Tahoe.
LOCATION
TRANSPORTATION
Traveling around campus, to town and neighboring cities is easy. Most students
own a bike, and the Aggie Bike Buy at bikebarn.com.ucdavis.edu makes
it simple for new students to purchase a bike before arriving on campus. The
student-run Unitrans bus system serves the entire city of Davis. Yolobus has a bus
stop located on campus and services Sacramento and the Sacramento International Airport. For trips to the San Francisco Bay Area, the Amtrack train station
is conveniently located right in downtown Davis. Students who need an occasional ride out of town can also take advantage of our campus ridesharing network,
Zimride, or borrow a car through our Zipcar program.
18 miles
to Sacramento
186 miles
to Yosemite
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
admissions.ucdavis.edu
530–752–2971
International
Undergraduate Admissions
admissions.ucdavis.edu/international
530–752–3614
UC Davis + You
Join our contact list, create a personalized
page with your interests and learn more
about UC Davis.
facebook.com/ucdavisua
youtube.com/ucdavis
admissions.ucdavis.edu/moreinfo
facebook.com/groups/ucdavisinternational
weibo.com/ucdavisadmissions
Visit UC Davis
twitter.com/ucdavis
plus.google.com/+ucdavis
Take a virtual tour at
admissions.ucdavis.edu/virtualtour.
Schedule a tour at visit.ucdavis.edu.