School Resources
Chalk Talk Workshop
Click here to access this helpful workshop to help you prepare for your qualifying exam.
Chalk Talk Workshop
Click here to access this helpful workshop to help you prepare for your qualifying exam.
UC Davis Academic Support
Center for Chicanx and Latinx Academic Student Success
The core mission of CCLASS is to provide an academic support space where students thrive as scholars and unique individuals
AB540 and Undocumented Student Center
AB540 and the Undocumented Student Center at UC Davis strive to empower undocumented students, their families, and members of the community to be informed leaders and active participants in our communities. The Center strives to educate and build awareness of changing policies affecting California's undocumented population.
UC Immigrant Legal Services Center
The UC Immigrant Legal Services Center is committed to supporting and enhancing the well-being of the University of California Community and to advancing equity and success in higher education through the provision of free, high-quality immigration legal representation, outreach, and education.
Services for International Students and Scholars
Services for International Students and Scholars (SISS), within Global Affairs, is helping to build a campus community that includes students and scholars from well over 100 countries and six continents. SISS serves more than 10,000 international students, faculty, researchers, and their accompanying family members who come to UC Davis each year. We welcome the world to UC Davis.
Department of Native American Studies (NAS)
In the Native American Studies Department, we conceive and practice the humanities and social sciences as integrated enterprises for fostering creativity in diversity, social justice, and cultural democracy. We have a commitment to scholarly rigor, theoretical clarity, and critical/creative pedagogy, and we recognize our responsibility to the Native American and indigenous communities to whom we are accountable.
NAS Ph.D. Program
NAS Master's Degree
Center for Chicanx and Latinx Academic Student Success
The core mission of CCLASS is to provide an academic support space where students thrive as scholars and unique individuals
AB540 and Undocumented Student Center
AB540 and the Undocumented Student Center at UC Davis strive to empower undocumented students, their families, and members of the community to be informed leaders and active participants in our communities. The Center strives to educate and build awareness of changing policies affecting California's undocumented population.
UC Immigrant Legal Services Center
The UC Immigrant Legal Services Center is committed to supporting and enhancing the well-being of the University of California Community and to advancing equity and success in higher education through the provision of free, high-quality immigration legal representation, outreach, and education.
Services for International Students and Scholars
Services for International Students and Scholars (SISS), within Global Affairs, is helping to build a campus community that includes students and scholars from well over 100 countries and six continents. SISS serves more than 10,000 international students, faculty, researchers, and their accompanying family members who come to UC Davis each year. We welcome the world to UC Davis.
Department of Native American Studies (NAS)
In the Native American Studies Department, we conceive and practice the humanities and social sciences as integrated enterprises for fostering creativity in diversity, social justice, and cultural democracy. We have a commitment to scholarly rigor, theoretical clarity, and critical/creative pedagogy, and we recognize our responsibility to the Native American and indigenous communities to whom we are accountable.
NAS Ph.D. Program
NAS Master's Degree
Featured Student Organizations
Check out all the registered student organizations at UCD here
Chicanx & Latinx Engineers and Scientists Society
To foster an environment where students in STEM thrive academically, professionally, and socially to better serve the Chicanx and Latinx communities.
Check out all the registered student organizations at UCD here
Chicanx & Latinx Engineers and Scientists Society
To foster an environment where students in STEM thrive academically, professionally, and socially to better serve the Chicanx and Latinx communities.
Professional Development and Career Planning
Imagine PhD
A free online career exploration and planning tool for Ph.D. students and postdoctoral scholars
UC Davis Resume & Cover Letter Review and Interview Prep
Get feedback on your resume and cover letter, as well as interview help, from a trained graduate student peer advisor.
These one-on-one in-person appointments for graduate students are offered by the Internship and Career Center on the second floor of South Hall. Click Career Center, select "CV/Resume Help," “Cover Letter Help,” or “Interviewing Help” then "Master's/PhD Resume Review," “Master's/PhD-Cover Letter Review,” or “Master’s/PhD-Interview Help” to find next available appointment times.
UC Davis Internship and Career Center Weekly Newsletter for Master's Ph.D.'s and Postdoctoral Scholars
Subscribe to ICC email newsletters and receive announcements of career and internship-related opportunities, events, and programs delivered directly to your inbox! GradCareers - Opportunities and events for graduate students and postdocs
ScienceSays
ScienceSays is a team of friendly neighborhood scientists passionate about making science accessible to the general public. They aim to cultivate a community of science communicators at UC Davis dedicated to making scientific research accessible, relevant, and interesting to everyone.
Professors for the Future (PFTP)
Professors for the Future is a competitive, professional development and leadership program for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars at UC Davis. Each year 15 Ph.D. candidates and postdoctoral scholars are selected to participate in this yearlong fellowship. Ph.D. candidates and postdoctoral scholars of any discipline and background who have demonstrated a commitment to professionalism, integrity, and academic service are encouraged to apply.
Imagine PhD
A free online career exploration and planning tool for Ph.D. students and postdoctoral scholars
UC Davis Resume & Cover Letter Review and Interview Prep
Get feedback on your resume and cover letter, as well as interview help, from a trained graduate student peer advisor.
These one-on-one in-person appointments for graduate students are offered by the Internship and Career Center on the second floor of South Hall. Click Career Center, select "CV/Resume Help," “Cover Letter Help,” or “Interviewing Help” then "Master's/PhD Resume Review," “Master's/PhD-Cover Letter Review,” or “Master’s/PhD-Interview Help” to find next available appointment times.
UC Davis Internship and Career Center Weekly Newsletter for Master's Ph.D.'s and Postdoctoral Scholars
Subscribe to ICC email newsletters and receive announcements of career and internship-related opportunities, events, and programs delivered directly to your inbox! GradCareers - Opportunities and events for graduate students and postdocs
ScienceSays
ScienceSays is a team of friendly neighborhood scientists passionate about making science accessible to the general public. They aim to cultivate a community of science communicators at UC Davis dedicated to making scientific research accessible, relevant, and interesting to everyone.
Professors for the Future (PFTP)
Professors for the Future is a competitive, professional development and leadership program for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars at UC Davis. Each year 15 Ph.D. candidates and postdoctoral scholars are selected to participate in this yearlong fellowship. Ph.D. candidates and postdoctoral scholars of any discipline and background who have demonstrated a commitment to professionalism, integrity, and academic service are encouraged to apply.
Financial Support & Resources
UCD Internal Fellowships
Financial support for graduate study at UC Davis is available in the form of fellowships, teaching and research assistantships, and financial aid. Graduate Studies administers several campus-based fellowship programs, including awards to support campus diversity.
AggieCompass Basic Needs Center at UC Davis
The Aggie Compass is a comfortable space for students to build community, get connected to housing programs, receive CalFresh enrollment assistance, and get support navigating basic needs resources and services.
Personal Finance for PhDs Community
A blog and podcast with resources regarding finances for graduate students and postdocs.
Pathways to Science: Fellowship Database
The mission of the Institute for Broadening Participation is to increase diversity in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workforce. Since 2003, IBP has connected underrepresented students with STEM funding and research opportunities and has provided faculty and administrators with tools and resources to help promote the positive factors that keep underrepresented students on the STEM pathway into successful STEM careers. We design and implement strategies to increase access to STEM education, funding, and careers, with special emphasis on diverse underrepresented groups. We believe that diversifying the STEM workforce is the best way to ensure our nation's economic vitality and solve global challenges.
UCD Internal Fellowships
Financial support for graduate study at UC Davis is available in the form of fellowships, teaching and research assistantships, and financial aid. Graduate Studies administers several campus-based fellowship programs, including awards to support campus diversity.
AggieCompass Basic Needs Center at UC Davis
The Aggie Compass is a comfortable space for students to build community, get connected to housing programs, receive CalFresh enrollment assistance, and get support navigating basic needs resources and services.
Personal Finance for PhDs Community
A blog and podcast with resources regarding finances for graduate students and postdocs.
Pathways to Science: Fellowship Database
The mission of the Institute for Broadening Participation is to increase diversity in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workforce. Since 2003, IBP has connected underrepresented students with STEM funding and research opportunities and has provided faculty and administrators with tools and resources to help promote the positive factors that keep underrepresented students on the STEM pathway into successful STEM careers. We design and implement strategies to increase access to STEM education, funding, and careers, with special emphasis on diverse underrepresented groups. We believe that diversifying the STEM workforce is the best way to ensure our nation's economic vitality and solve global challenges.
Family & Childcare
CareBubbles
CareBubbles is a parent-to-parent resource to help UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC San Francisco, and UC Santa Cruz community members meet their childcare needs during the Covid-19 pandemic. Find other families looking to trade childcare, share tutors, create bubbles, and more.
UC Davis Student Parent Child Care Grant Program
The Work-Life office, in coordination with Graduate Studies and the Financial Aid office, offers limited grants and loans to students with dependent children to assist with childcare expenses.
Lactation Support Program
The Lactation Support Program (LSP) provides university affiliates and their partners with lactation consultations, support group meetings, and the use of hospital-grade breast pumps located in nearly 50 lactation sites on the UC Davis campus and 20 at UC Davis Health. Community members can attend our classes and support groups.
CareBubbles
CareBubbles is a parent-to-parent resource to help UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC San Francisco, and UC Santa Cruz community members meet their childcare needs during the Covid-19 pandemic. Find other families looking to trade childcare, share tutors, create bubbles, and more.
UC Davis Student Parent Child Care Grant Program
The Work-Life office, in coordination with Graduate Studies and the Financial Aid office, offers limited grants and loans to students with dependent children to assist with childcare expenses.
Lactation Support Program
The Lactation Support Program (LSP) provides university affiliates and their partners with lactation consultations, support group meetings, and the use of hospital-grade breast pumps located in nearly 50 lactation sites on the UC Davis campus and 20 at UC Davis Health. Community members can attend our classes and support groups.
Community
Científico Latino
Científico Latino aims to help undergraduate, graduate, and professional students by providing mentorship, open-access resources on scholarships, fellowships, and blog posts on professional development.
Graduate Students of Color (GSoC) at UC Davis
Assists in the retention of junior scholars from historically marginalized communities to improve their representation in the UC Davis graduate community and, more broadly, in academia. Through faculty mentorship and other social and academic programming, the GSoC Mentoring Program holistically supports its graduate student participants as they navigate the rigors of graduate school.
Científico Latino
Científico Latino aims to help undergraduate, graduate, and professional students by providing mentorship, open-access resources on scholarships, fellowships, and blog posts on professional development.
Graduate Students of Color (GSoC) at UC Davis
Assists in the retention of junior scholars from historically marginalized communities to improve their representation in the UC Davis graduate community and, more broadly, in academia. Through faculty mentorship and other social and academic programming, the GSoC Mentoring Program holistically supports its graduate student participants as they navigate the rigors of graduate school.
Undocumented Resources
Check out the most updated information here
AB540 & Undocu Student Food Voucher Program
In partnership with Aggie Compass, the AB540 and Undocumented Student Center is proud to offer food vouchers to students to address food security within our community.
AB540 and Undocumented Student Center Opportunity Grant Application
The Opportunity Grant helps offset unexpected expenses through basic needs support (up to $500 for the academic year for UC Davis undergraduate students and up to $750 for graduate/professional students)
The AB540 and Undocumented Student Center presents: "Own Your Story"
Own Your Story is a space intended to represent and support undocumented immigrants' movement from anger and distress towards pride and joy.
Check out the most updated information here
AB540 & Undocu Student Food Voucher Program
In partnership with Aggie Compass, the AB540 and Undocumented Student Center is proud to offer food vouchers to students to address food security within our community.
AB540 and Undocumented Student Center Opportunity Grant Application
The Opportunity Grant helps offset unexpected expenses through basic needs support (up to $500 for the academic year for UC Davis undergraduate students and up to $750 for graduate/professional students)
The AB540 and Undocumented Student Center presents: "Own Your Story"
Own Your Story is a space intended to represent and support undocumented immigrants' movement from anger and distress towards pride and joy.
