Summer at UC Davis offers more than just classes
UC Davis students relax in hammocks in the Quad, as turkeys wander by. The quad and Memorial Union are popular locations year-round, including the summer. (Gregory Urquiaga/UC Davis)
UC Davis Summer Sessions offers hundreds of courses to current students and the community. But there is much more to take advantage of, if you know where to look. This year, programmatic offerings include a free writing academy, increased virtual classes, events for bothin-person and remote students as well as support services from campus units.
Enroll in the Writing Academy
Last year, Summer Sessions launched the Summer Scholars Writing Academy. The six-week program returns this summer with sessions on brainstorming, barriers to writing, and scientific and academic writing styles. The Academic Assistance and Tutoring Centers lead this year’s academy. Learn more by viewing the schedule and sign up by June 15 for Session I or July 27 for Session II.
“Writing skills are critical to all student’s success and this academy offers multiple opportunities to learn and elevate those skills with campus experts,” said Omega Lee, executive director of Summer Sessions.
Discover summer support services, both virtual and in-person
Summer on campus is quieter and may feel like a slower pace. But many offices continue to provide services to both in-person and remote students. This summer a variety of resources areplanned for all enrolled students. Offerings include events hosted by Summer Sessions staff, virtual sessions led by the Career Center, Student Disability Center and the Teaching Kitchen.
Sign up for email updates from Summer Sessions to stay in the know. Watch for emails listing open office hours, programs and events. Explore this full list of resources on the Summer Sessions website.
The Arboretum offers a quiet, peaceful escape for UC Davis students. (Gregory Urquiaga/UC Davis)
Explore social events and campus resources
Opportunities abound to make new friends or learn about new spaces on campus this summer. The Summer Sessions staff put together several events for students. Social programming typically includes trivia nights, speed friending, crafting, game nights and in-person and virtual cooking classes.
The Memorial Union, or MU, offers a wide range of services and resources in the heart of campus. Take advantage of open hammocks in the quad and view upcoming social events at the Memorial Union website. Also located in the MU is The Pantry, a space dedicated to addressing food insecurity for students. The Pantry offers free groceries, pantry staples and nonperishable goods. The Aggie Compass Basic Needs Center provides access to nutritious food, assistance applying for CalFresh and other social services, as well as access to economic crisis resources, case management, and immediate shelter and support for unhoused students.
The Aggie Compass Basic Needs Center, located in the Memorial Union, addresses food insecurity needs for students. (Gregory Urquiaga/UC Davis)
Visit the Summer Sessions website to explore classes, resources and learn more. Last month Summer Sessions posted a story highlighting the expansion of virtual courses and no no-resident fees for summer courses. Read the story here. Summer Sessions is a unit of UC Davis Undergraduate Education.