Welcome to Civil & Environmental Engineering!
Welcome, new Aggies! This page is designed to ensure our incoming students are aware of their next steps in the orientation process. Please read through all of the information on this page prior to contacting a CEE Advisor.
Please be sure to view all important dates and deadlines for orientation below before proceeding:
Aggie Orientation 2024: Dates & Deadlines
Step 0: Placement Exams (First Years)
All incoming first year students planning to major in Civil or Environmental Engineering must take their math and chemistry placement exams. Placement exam scores will tell you which math and chemistry classes to register for in the Fall quarter. Generally, it is recommended that CEE students take MAT 21A and CHE 2A in their first quarter.
Missed your placement exam?
There will be another round of placement exams available in the beginning of September. Until then, please register for the recommended courses until a placement is determined. Students who do not score high enough on the placements will need to register for preparatory courses instead to ensure a strong foundation in math and chemistry concepts for the major.
Step 1: Complete Aggie101
- Accessing Aggie101
Before learning about the College of Engineering, and the CEE Department, learn more about UC Davis and the resources available to you.
Students may access the Aggie 101 modules:
First Year Students: May 7th, 2024
Transfer Students: June 5th, 2024
*Please complete Step 1 BEFORE reaching out to the CEE advisor.
Step 2: Complete Canvas Modules for the College of Engineering
- Accessing Canvas Modules
These modules will delve more into the academic side of orientation. They will mainly cover how to enroll in courses, what to consider for your first schedule in Fall and how to determine your transfer credit/AP/IB Scores.
You may begin accessing these modules after completing Aggie 101.
First Year Students: May 20th
Transfer Students: June 10th
Click here to access COE Canvas Modules*Please contact engorientation@ucdavis.edu (530-752-1979) if you did not receive an invitation in your email to these Canvas Modules!
Step 3: Attend a CEE Academic Plan workshop!
RSVP REQUIRED!
During this interactive session, the CEE advisor will cover the degree requirements for the major, advising resources, and walk you though the process of building your (3) quarter academic plan. If time allows, the advisor will be available for open Q&A towards the end.
If possible, it is best to participate in this session from a computer.
- First-year Workshop Dates & Times:
- *All workshops will provide the same content--multiple times are provided for accessibility. Attending a workshop may satisfy your Aggie Advising, thus an appointment is not necessary if you attend a workshop!
WORKSHOP 1: Monday July 22nd, 3:00-4:30PM - REGISTER HERE
WORKSHOP 2: Thursday July 25th, 10:30AM-12:00PM - REGISTER HERE
WORKSHOP 3: Tuesday July 31st, 3:00-4:30PM - REGISTER HERE
WORKSHOP 4: Thursday August 1st, 10:30AM-12:00PM - REGISTER HERE
*Email wyewong@ucdavis.edu if you have trouble registering for the workshops. You must have a zoom account under your ucdavis email. - Transfer Workshop Dates & Times:
- *All workshops will provide the same content--multiple times are provided for accessibility. Attending a workshop may satisfy your Aggie Advising, thus an appointment is not necessary if you attend a workshop!
WORKSHOP #1: Wednesday, July 24th, 3:00-4:30PM - REGISTER HERE
WORKSHOP #2: Tuesday, July 30th, 3:00-4:30PM - REGISTER HERE
*Email wyewong@ucdavis.edu if you have trouble registering for the workshops. You must have a zoom account under your ucdavis email.
Step 4: Register for your Fall classes!
Incoming first year students will receive the following Pass 1 registration date. Remember, you can check Schedule Builder for your date and time.
- Enrollment begins:
- Aug 6, 2024
Incoming transfer students will receive the following Pass 1 registration date. Remember, you can check Schedule Builder for your date and time.
- Enrollment begins:
- Aug 12, 2024
View the official Registration Calendar HERE
Step 5: Attend the CEE Department Orientation (in-person)
This event will occur within the UC Davis Orientation program on campus between September 20-22. We want to make sure you get all the information you need to begin Fall classes with confidence. To do that, your advisor encourages you to come prepared with any questions you may have. The following tips will help you get ready.
Learn more about Aggie Orientation in September!
- CEE Orientation Dates
- During these orientation sessions, a CEE advisor and faculty will be present to briefly discuss CEE department-specific information. An overview of the department, major resources, and all major requirements will be explained.
Transfer Students - Wednesday, Sept 18 @ 1:30pm-3pm
First Year Students - Friday, Sept 20 @ 10:30am-12pm
The locations of these events will be shared via your UC Davis email closer to the date listed above.
OPTIONAL Aggie Advising appointments
- Speaking with a CEE advisor is completely optional for incoming students.
- Many of your common questions can be answered through Aggie 101 and the COE Canvas Modules.
- If you have additional questions or unique situations that require further consulting, advising appointments will be available beginning in July, 2024.