Parents and Families

In the Know

In the Know is a free monthly e-newsletter full of useful articles that help families connect with UC Davis during their students' undergraduate experience.

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2024-2025 Academic Year 

Select articles from previous In the Know issues are below.

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Parent's Insider Guide to Parent and Family Weekend 2024

  • by Johanna Morgan

Everything you need to know to about UC Davis Parent and Family Weekend on November 1-3, 2024. The annual event which gives parents and family members of current students the opportunity to engage with UC Davis life — from academics to athletics and everything in between.

You can view and register for the full list of events on our Parent and Family Weekend webpage. 

Schedule at a glance

Friday

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The WHY of Student Employment

  • by Devon Seward Howland, senior career advisor, UC Davis Career Center

As returning, new and transfer students make their way to UC Davis this fall, invariably one of the first things they seek out, after completing finishing touches in their room decor of course, is finding a part-time job. While getting a job around campus is as common a rite of passage as a picture with an egghead statue, it can be fraught with missteps, misinformation or mistakes.

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Proud of our UC Davis students and community

  • by Korinne Labourdette, Assistant Director of Philanthropy Programs, Annual and Special Gifts Programs
Among the many reasons I appreciate UC Davis, is the emphasis the university places on creating an atmosphere where students feel accepted, recognized, and supported. June is Pride Month, and it’s the perfect opportunity to support the UC Davis programs and services you care about—along with helping our community members feel the support and acceptance they deserve.
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It’s not too late for 2024 Summer Sessions

  • by Ginger Welsh, Associate Director of Marketing, UC Davis Enrollment Management and Undergraduate Education
UC Davis offers two six-week Summer Sessions, beginning in June and running through September. Registration remains open now for both sessions and closes June 28 for Session I and Aug. 9 for Session II. Enrolling in summer classes saves on tuition and fees paid during the academic year and shortens time to degree completion. Out-of-state and international students pay the same tuition rate as in-state students during the summer. The university offers hundreds of class options from all four undergraduate colleges.
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Summer: A Time to Focus on Career Exploration

  • by by Aurora Villanueva, Career Advisor, UC Davis Internship and Career Center
Summertime is here! There are many ways to make the next 10-12 weeks of break fun, and also productive! With students having more time on their hands, summer is a great time for career exploration like exploring their interests, identifying their skills and researching potential professional development opportunities.
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Summer classes provide unique learning opportunities

  • by Ginger M Welsh
Students staying in Davis over the summer see a different side of the university. It’s warmer, but quieter, and students can enroll in a wide variety of summer classes during the break from the usual hustle and bustle of bicycles, buses and foot traffic. With over 700 courses offered, participating in UC Davis Summer Sessions allows students access to smaller classes and the option to pursue other opportunities during the academic year. Students can also complete a second major, fulfill a minor, or complete a lab course without having 3-4 other classes to focus on at the same time.
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