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How the University of California evaluates student applications

UC Davis Undergraduate Admissions Executive Director Robert Penman explains the process of reviewing first-year undergraduate applications and dispels a few common admissions myths in this special article from the University of California. He also explains more about the holistic review process used at UC Davis. Did you know that each application is read and evaluated by application readers? 

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UC Davis’ first Voyager sets sail

Rising third-year UC Davis student Maddison Cunningham received The Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service, known as The Voyager Scholarship, Tuesday. Cunningham is the first UC Davis student to earn The Voyager Scholarship since its inception in 2022. 

Power of dance

UC Davis third-year biochemistry and molecular biology major Vyoma Bhanap wants to change the world through dance. In April, the Donald A. Strauss Scholarship Foundation Committee awarded Bhanap $15,000 to implement her proposal, Dance Bhoomi.

Tools to build bright futures

School is out for the summer and the UC Davis Early Academic Outreach Program, known as EAOP, is hard at work helping organize and host special academic events for area elementary through high school students.

Showcasing how 'we belong here'

More than 10,000 visitors flocked to the UC Davis main campus April 6 for First-year Aggie Day, an immersive and interactive celebration for admitted students and their families to get a feel for Aggie life. Hundreds of staff, students and faculty from all four colleges filled every inch of the university with tours, open houses, presentations, informational sessions and activities, excited to help guests jumpstart their next chapter.