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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2023-2024 Academic Year 

2022-2023 Academic Year 

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Select articles from previous In the Know issues are below.

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Parent's insider guide to Parent and Family Weekend 2023

  • by Erin R Mross

Everything you need to know to about UC Davis Parent and Family Weekend on November 3-5, 2023. 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. 

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Keeping in Communication with your Student: Encouraging dialogue around academic support

  • by Erika Reynolds, assistant director, Residential Academics
We know this isn’t only a MONUMENTAL transition for your student but for you too! It can be hard to adjust to this new “normal” as you go through this transition.    You may want to know more about how things are going for your student academically, but you might not be sure what to ask.  Or when you do ask, you are met with one-word answers from your student. You are a partner in your student’s success and if you find yourself unsure of what to ask your student or what they might be experiencing, we’ve got you.  
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