INTERNA TIONAL

INTERNATIONAL
UndergradUate admission 2015
Our World
Needs You.
University of California, davis
8th among universities with
the most creative students
(Business Insider 2014)
TOP producer of U.s.
fulbright scholars, 2012–13
(Chronicle of Higher Education)
4th among america’s
“ten Coolest schools” for
environmental sustainability
TOP 40 for students
studying abroad among
doctorate-granting institutions
(Open Doors 2012 report)
TOP 50 world university
(Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Academic
Ranking of World Universities 2013)
(Sierra magazine 2013)
Our world needs visionaries.
Our world needs adventurers.
Our world needs innovators.
1st in the
world for
agriculture
and forestry
(QS World University
Rankings 2014)
you are unique, and your creativity is a spark that illuminates the world.
add your dreams to our bold vision.
you crave adventure. every day is a fresh opportunity for exploration and discovery.
Wake up to new possibilities on our beautiful and diverse campus.
With your passion for innovation, there is no limit to what you can achieve.
reshape your world with a transformative education.
Our world needs you.
10th among
U.s. universities
in the number of
international scholars
(Open Doors 2013 Report)
9th among
public research
universities in
the U.s. (U.S. News
& World Report’s
2014 America’s
Best Colleges)
Challenging academics.
Life -changing opportunities.
Global impact.
COLLEGE OF
AGRICULTURAL AND
ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCES
caes.ucdavis.edu
Agricultural and
Environmental Education
Animal Biology
UC davis prepares you to be successful
Animal Science
wherever in the world you choose to pursue
Animal Science and
Management
your career.
Atmospheric Science
four colleges, six professional schools, a
medical center and 95 graduate programs
make UC davis one of the most comprehensive
universities in the United states. We offer more
than 100 academic majors grouped by areas
of study within our colleges.
Biotechnology
M
M
T
Clinical Nutrition
Community and Regional
Development
Ecological Management and
Restoration
Entomology
Environmental Policy
Analysis and Planning
M
Environmental Science and
Management
Environmental Toxicology
Fiber and Polymer Science
Food Science
Hydrology
MAJORS
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COLLEGE OF
ENGINEERING
engineering.ucdavis.edu
Aerospace Science
and Engineering T
Biochemical Engineering T
Biological Systems
Engineering T
Biomedical Engineering M T
Chemical Engineering T
Civil Engineering T
Computer Engineering T
Computer Science and
Engineering T
Electrical Engineering M T
Materials Science and
Engineering T
Mechanical Engineering T
COLLEGE OF
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
biosci.ucdavis.edu
Environmental
Horticulture and
Urban Forestry
Human Development
Neurobiology, Physiology
and Behavior T
Plant Biology M T
Undeclared—Life Sciences F
International Agricultural
Development M
Landscape Architecture P
Managerial Economics M
Marine and Coastal Science
Nutrition Science M
Plant Sciences
Sustainable Agriculture
and Food Systems
Sustainable Environmental
Design
Textiles and Clothing M
Viticulture and Enology T
Wildlife, Fish and
Conservation Biology M
Undeclared—Exploratory
Program L
M
M
M
Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology T
Biological Sciences M T
Cell Biology T
Evolution, Ecology
and Biodiversity M T
Genetics and Genomics T
Marine and Coastal Science
Microbiology T
COLLEGE OF
LETTERS AND SCIENCE
ls.ucdavis.edu
T
African American and
African Studies M
American Studies M
Anthropology M
M
MAJOR KEy
F
L
M
Program designed for entering freshmen only.
Program designed for entering freshmen and lower-division transfer students.
Also available as a minor.
learn about our outstanding graduate programs, too. gradstudies.ucdavis.edu/programs
Applied Mathematics
Applied Physics
Art History M
Art Studio M
Asian American Studies M
Chemical Physics
Chemistry M
Chicana/Chicano Studies M
Chinese M
Classical Civilization M
Communication M T
Comparative Literature M
Computer Science M
Design
Dramatic Art M
East Asian Studies M
Economics M
English M
Film Studies M
French M
Geology M
German M
History M
International Relations T
Italian M
Japanese M
Linguistics M
Marine and Coastal Science
Mathematical and
Mathematics M
Medieval and
Early Modern Studies M
Middle East/South Asia Studies M
Music M
Native American Studies M
Natural Sciences
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Philosophy M
Physics M
Political Science M
Political Science: Public Service
Psychology M T
Religious Studies M
Russian M
Science and Technology Studies
Sociology M
Sociology: Organizational Studies
Spanish M
Statistics M
Technocultural Studies
Women’s Studies M
Undeclared—Fine Arts F
Undeclared—Humanities F
Undeclared—Physical Sciences F
Undeclared—Social Sciences F
Mathematical Analytics
and Operations Research
P
Apply to Pre-Landscape Architecture.
T
coursework with required GPA before admission.
MINORS
the minors listed below are offered in addition to those shown in the majors section.
Complete list at catalog.ucdavis.edu/minors.html.
aging and adult development
Human rights
agricultural Pest management
india and south asia studies
agricultural systems and environment
insect Biology
applied Computing and information systems
insect ecology and evolution
arab studies
international science studies
avian sciences
iran and Persia studies
Coaching Principles and methods
Jewish studies
Community development
landscape restoration
Community nutrition
latin
Computational Biology
latin american and Hemispheric studies
Construction engineering and management
linguistics for language teachers
Contemporary leadership
luso-Brazilian studies
education
materials science
energy efficiency
medical-veterinary entomology
energy Policy
nematology
energy science and technology
neuroscience
environmental geology
nutrition and food
environmental Horticulture
oceanography
exercise Biology
Precision agriculture
food service management
Professional Writing
forensic entomology
Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics
fungal Biology and ecology
science and society
geographic information systems
sexuality studies
geographic studies
social and ethnic relations
geophysics
soil science
global and international studies
sustainability in the Built environment
greek
technology management
History and Philosophy of science
War-Peace studies
Human Physiology
Watershed science
Creative classes.
Caring professors.
Collaborative students.
our academic community is a meeting
place for inquiring minds from around
the world. We are passionate about
learning, eager for knowledge and
united in our search for solutions to
important global issues.
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL AND
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
28 unique programs including viticulture
and enology, international agricultural
development and food science
COLLEGE OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Top 20 in the world for life sciences
(Times Higher Education 2013–14)
COLLEGE OF LETTERS AND SCIENCE
54 majors including economics,
mathematics and psychology
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Top 20 United States public university in
engineering (U.S. News & World Report 2014)
ACADEMICS
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
TRANSFER ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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:
International students can transfer to UC Davis as third-year
students. It is easiest to transfer from a California community
college, and there are more than 100 to choose from. Students
in good academic standing at a California community college
can establish a formal, written Transfer Admission Guarantee
(TAG) assuring admission to UC Davis. Transfer applicants
Be on track to complete secondary school
with strong grades
plus Writing exam
Achieving a minimum score of 80 on the Internet-based
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or 7
(academic module) on the International English Language
Testing System (IELTS) are the most common ways to
For additional information on international admission
areas: arts and humanities; social and behavioral sciences;
physical and biological sciences
For more information on transferring to UC Davis, visit
admissions.ucdavis.edu/admission/transfers.
visit admissions.ucdavis.edu/admission/international.
2014 ADMISSION STATISTICS
Freshman
Freshman
Transfer
40.6%
Freshman Admit Rate
Freshman GPA
ACT
27–32
*3.95–4.24
SAT Total
**3.70–3.95
SAT Math
620–750
SAT Reading
560–690
SAT Writing
590–710
*Represents weighted GPA. Applicants
who attend schools that offer International
Baccalaureate (IB) or Advanced Placement (AP)
curriculum, or have taken college coursework,
should use this weighted GPA middle 50 percent
as a benchmark for selectivity to UC Davis.
**Represents unweighted GPA
1810–2120
Transfer Admit Rate
Transfer GPA
57.8%
3.29–3.76
of admitted students.
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Our world
needs healers.
our amazing academic options and insightful
their passion. Whether planting a garden or
stitching a wound, we work together to restore
our world and meet pressing needs in global
health, agriculture, geo-politics and many
a broken leg, discover your world-changing
talents at UC davis.
Zhuolin Wang ‘15
Hometown: Beijing, China
major: Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior
“My internship at the UC Davis Medical Center’s
Department of Surgery was fabulous. Out of all the
possible careers for me, being in surgery got my heart
pumping. UC Davis is helping me discover what I truly love.”
Undergraduate
research Center
Innovative research.
World-class resources.
Astonishing discoveries.
design museum
and Collection
at UC davis, we create opportunities for collaboration
inside and outside the classroom. our undergraduates
participate in pioneering research alongside professors
more than 70 percent of our undergraduates work
on a research project with a faculty member. learn
more through our Undergraduate research Center.
steel Bridge
engineering
Competition
study abroad
genome
Center
urc.ucdavis.edu
more than 5,000 UC davis students complete internships
UC davis
Washington
Program
each year, gaining skills and insight for their careers.
learn more through the internship and Career Center.
icc.ucdavis.edu
RESEARCH
mondavi institute
for Wine and
food science
Bodega marine
laboratory
a campus job or internship can help you gain career experience and learn about american culture.
World food
Center
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Our world needs
global citizens.
UC davis welcomes students from around the world into
our friendly and supportive community, where a vibrant
world of academic and cultural exchange awaits.
students like andrea and norleen spread our open
international spirit. they worked together, through the global
ambassadors mentorship Program, to help vishal prepare for
his move from india and get settled on the UC davis campus.
Having friends like vishal and norleen inspired andrea to
travel to Japan through UC davis study abroad.
no matter where you are from or where you want
to go, UC davis has a place for you.
study abroad: studyabroad.ucdavis.edu
global ambassadors: siss.ucdavis.edu/students/global_ambassadors
Vishal Chakraborty ‘17
Hometown: Calcutta, India
major: Computer Science and Engineering
“UC Davis is diverse and welcoming to
international students, and the town is very
friendly and safe. The campus is beautiful.
In the spring I spend my free time in the
campus park, called the Arboretum, watching
the ducklings and turtles in the lake.”
Norleen Lowrans ‘15
Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
transferred from: Universiti Tenaga Nasional
major: Geology
“I am intrigued by the uniqueness of each
individual, and I love socializing with people from
different places and walks of life. The friends
I have at UC Davis are my support system
away from home.”
Andrea R ivas ‘14
Hometown: Salinas, California
degree: B.A. in Psychology
“Joining the Global Ambassadors Mentorship Program
allowed me to meet international students, host cultural
events, learn about diversity and even get involved in
campus sports! UC Davis provides a great education
and has so many resources for students. It’s an
amazing school.”
Our world
needs leaders.
international business success doesn’t come easy,
so fabian chose UC davis for our combination of
supportive environment and academic rigor. our
students collaborate in a challenging atmosphere
that brings out the best in everyone. they set high
standards, then exceed them. ready to be a global
Fabian Mueller ‘15
Hometown: Frankfurt, Germany
transferred from: Edmonds Community College
major: Economics
“My UC Davis professors are really responsive
when I have questions or need advice. Fellow
students are very supportive, too. It’s easy to
meet friends or find people to study with any
time. The sense of pride and community and the
helpfulness of students and professors make
UC Davis a special place.”
trailblazer? find your inner leader at UC davis.
STUDENT CLUBS
Action-packed activities.
Aeronautics Team
Heart -pounding athletics.
of Civil Engineers
Exhilarating college experience.
farmers market
Badminton
Christian Fellowship
at UC davis you can celebrate your culture,
Campus
radio station
enjoy the arts and pursue academic, creative and
spiritual interests through our active student clubs.
Student Society
Association
dozens of intramural and club sports mean you can
Brigades
outdoor
adventures
compete in your favorite activity for fun and health.
admissions.ucdavis.edu/about/student_life
Craft Center
rec Pool
equestrian Center
INTRAMURAL
AND
CLUB SPORTS
davis Ballet
Company
fraternity and sorority life
STUDENT LIFE
more than 650
activities and
recreation
Center (arC)
csi.ucdavis.edu
Cultural days
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Sunny skies.
Green gardens.
Free buses.
UC davis is located in davis, California,
a beautiful college town with a vibrant
culture and active community.
our students make up nearly half of the
population and enjoy bountiful open space,
miles of bike paths and a downtown full
of student-friendly businesses.
davis is only 20 minutes away from
sacramento, the state capital of California,
and less than two hours from the culinary
and natural attractions of san francisco,
the tech world of silicon valley, worldrenowned wineries in napa valley and
the outdoor paradise of lake tahoe.
LOCATION
Unitrans Bus system
m
INTERNATIONAL
AGGIES ON THE MAP
Napa
Lake Tahoe
Sacramento
San Francisco
yosemite
Los Angeles
CALIFORNIA DESTINATIONS
69 kilometers
to napa valley
210 kilometers 117 kilometers 642 kilometers 29 kilometers 300 kilometers
to lake tahoe
to san francisco
to los angeles
to sacramento
to yosemite
AGGIES LOVE TO BIKE
UC davis is one of the most bicycle-friendly campuses in the United states,
and students love biking to class and around the city. you can buy a bike
through the UC davis Bike Barn, bikebarn.ucdavis.edu, before you
even arrive on campus. Welcome to our world on two wheels.
CAMPUS SAFETy
davis is widely considered a safe community, and UC davis makes every
effort to ensure the safety of our campus community and visitors.
admissions.ucdavis.edu/safety
UC davis arboretum
Fun-filled residence halls.
Award-winning cuisine.
The comforts of home.
UC davis offers a variety of student housing
options on campus and in the city of davis.
living in one of our supportive residence hall
communities is the best way to get comfortable
and make friends quickly.
freshmen are guaranteed two years of housing,
and transfer students are guaranteed one year
meal plans are included with residence hall living,
and students love our food! Campus chefs present
dishes prepared to order with ingredients that are
farm-fresh and locally sourced.
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STUDENT HOUSING AND COS
look up our “aggie abodes” residence hall videos on the UC davis student Housing youtube channel.
COST
COST OF ATTENDANCE
your education is an investment, and a UC davis degree
assures quality returns for life.
dining Commons
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 throughout the area are low.
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR 2014—15
Books
and Supplies
$1,560
Room
and Board
$14,218
OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING IN DAVIS
Davis is a student-centered town with plenty of quality housing
options. Most are within easy biking distance of campus and
close to a Unitrans bus line.
After staying in a residence hall for a year, students typically
live off campus. Many share an apartment with friends as a way
to extend the supportive and social atmosphere of the residence
hall experience.
learn about residence hall options. housing.ucdavis.edu
Personal Expenses
$1,522
Transportation
$620
Tuition
and Fees
$36,774
Total Cost: $54,694
All fee amounts are subject to change without prior notice and do not
include optional health insurance of $1,854. Tuition and fees include
nonresident tuition of $22,878 in addition to UC systemwide tuition
and fees plus campus fees of $13,896. For information on residency,
visit registrar.ucdavis.edu/tuition/residence.
We are Aggie Pride
RESOURCES FOR yOU
our sports teams spark UC davis school spirit. the
aggie Pack fan club and the energetic Cal-aggie
marching Band-uh! cheer our athletes to victory.
from our amazing diversity of academic programs,
our team name celebrates UC davis’ proud
agricultural heritage—come be an aggie!
NCAA DIVISION I TEAMS
Our 23 NCAA Division I athletic programs mean there is always a
team to cheer. Catch all the excitement of American college sports.
ucdavisaggies.com
(women’s)
and women’s)
and women’s)
(women’s)
All UC Davis students receive the support they need
to be a successful part of our Aggie family.
Services for International Students and Scholars
(SISS) assists with visa and immigration needs and
offers the Global Ambassadors Mentorship Program.
SISS helps international students integrate into
campus life with social activities and workshops
on adapting to the academic and cultural
environment of UC Davis. siss.ucdavis.edu
The Student Academic Success Center (SASC)
provides tutoring, career support and pre-graduate
and professional school advising. SASC also offers
seminars introducing new international students
to American culture and the university experience.
success.ucdavis.edu
The Summer Start program gives international
students a head start on campus life. Summer Start
includes a variety of academic, language, social and
cultural activities to help you adjust to UC Davis.
summerstart.ucdavis.edu
CAMPUS RESOURCES
(men’s and women’s)
Counseling services
women’s)
transgender, Queer, intersex,
asexual resource Center
and retention Center
veterans Center
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BE AN AGGIE
school colors: blue and gold
school mascot: gunrock the horse
and research Center
team cheer: “go ags!”
So you want to be an Aggie. What’s next?
admissions.ucdavis.edu
admissions.ucdavis.edu/moreinfo
IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES
August 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.
admissions.ucdavis.edu/virtualtour
facebook.com/groups/ucdavisinternational
December
take all required exams by the end of december.
and explore our majors from the Welcome Center.
visit.ucdavis.edu
January
register for your myadmissions account online at
myadmissions.ucdavis.edu.
and submit it november 1–30.
universityofcalifornia.edu/apply
Welcome Center
March
freshman admission decisions will arrive by email
and be posted online at myadmissions.
virtual tour
April
transfer admission decisions will arrive by email
and be posted online at myadmissions.
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
admissions.ucdavis.edu
+1-530-752-2971
INTERNATIONAL
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
admissions.ucdavis.edu/international
+1-530-752-3614
PARENT RESOURCES
learn how parents can stay informed
and involved.
parents.ucdavis.edu
UC DAVIS INFORMATION
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