New Student Orientation

Welcome Animal Biology Class of '27!

Welcome to the Animal Biology major, we are excited to have you here! As you begin your new journey as an ABI student, here are some steps to help you with your transition. 

  1. During or after you have completed your Aggie 101 modules, write down any questions you may have. 
  2. Schedule an Aggie Advising Appointment with your Major Advisor, Elvira, to help address any questions you may have to prepare for your first quarter at Davis. 
    1. Please visit  http://appointments.ucdavis.edu/ to schedule your Appointment with us 
    2. Select "Plant Pathology, Entomology, and Nematology Advising Center" 

Prepare For Your Appointment 

  1. Prepare a list of questions you want to address. 
  2. Please explore these important resources for incoming UC Davis Students to help you plan for your first quarter. 
    1. College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences New Student Advising
    2. ABI Major requirements and advising 
  3. Bring your questions to your appointment. 

Ready to Register: ABI Registration Dates 

  1. Freshman: August 1-2
  2. Transfer: August 15-16 
  3. Schedule Builder, Registration Calendar on the Registrar's Website 

Steps to Success

Check out the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences's 10 Tips for Success 

  • Follow them on instagram: @ucdaviscaes 
  • Check out their Facebook @College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, UC Davis 

Resources for Planning your First Quarter at Davis 

Freshman 

  1. Planning Ahead 
  2. Building Your Fall Schedule 
  3. Registering for Classes 
  4. Building a Balanced Schedule 
  5. Internships, careers, graduate students, and global learning 

Transfers 

  1. Planning Ahead 
  2. Building Your Fall Schedule 
  3. Registering for Classes 
  4. Building a Balanced Schedule 
  5. Internships, careers, graduate students, and global learning 

Have any questions? Email us at: 

Mailing Address:

160 Hutchison Hall
University of California, Davis, 95616

Phone:

(530) 754-7277

Fax:

(530) 754-2276

General email:

abi-advising@ucdavis.edu