Welcome Fall 26 Admits 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 Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE) Major Advisor.
Please complete all steps (0–5) in the order outlined below, and carefully review all important dates and deadlines. Some steps on this page are the same as those listed on the Aggie Orientation page.
Aggie Orientation 2026: Dates & Deadlines
Committed to CEE at UCDavis? Follow All Steps Below
Step 0: UCDavis Email & Placement Exams (First Years)
All incoming students should create a UC Davis email account and check it regularly throughout the summer and during their entire undergraduate experience.
Incoming first year (high school admits) 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.
- Math Readiness Assessment
- Chemistry Placement
- Entry-Level Writing Requirement (ELWR) Explained
- If you need to fulfill the ELWR requirement at UC Davis by taking one or more courses, you should prioritize enrolling in them as soon as possible.
Missed your placement exam?
There will be another round of placement exams available in the beginning of September. Until your placement is determined, please register for the recommended courses listed as indicated in STEP 2.
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.
Step 2: Recommended Schedule & the Aggie Advising Course for the College of Engineering
These are Canvas modules that will delve more into the academic side of orientation. Please view the drop-down menus below for cohort-specific information about the modules/recommended schedule. You may begin accessing these modules after completing Aggie 101.
Click here to access COE Canvas Modules
*Please contact [email protected] (530-752-1979) if you did not receive an invitation in your email to these Canvas Modules!
- First Year Students
- The First Year Canvas modules 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.
- Transfer Students
- The Canvas Module cover an intro to the college of engineering, click below for a First Quarter Major Guide:
Civil Engineering First Quarter Major Guide for Transfers
Environmental Engineering First Quarter Major Guide for Transfers
Step 3: Attend a CEE Academic Workshop in JULY!
During this interactive session, the CEE major advisor will cover an overview of degree requirements for the major, the recommended Fall quarter schedule, advising resources, and walk you through the process of building your (3) quarter academic plan. If time allows, the major advisor will be available for open Q&A towards the end.
If possible, it is best to participate in this session from a computer & registration is required.
- First-year Workshop Dates & Times:
- All workshops will provide the same content, and multiple times are provided for accessibility - sessions are not recorded. To be able to register for a workshop, you must have your UC Davis email set up & zoom account set up under your ucdavis email.
July TBD
July TBD
July TBD
- Transfer Workshop Dates & Times:
- All workshops will provide the same content, and multiple times are provided for accessibility - sessions are not recorded. To be able to register for a workshop, you must have your UC Davis email set up & zoom account set up under your ucdavis email.
July TBD
July TBD - OPTIONAL Aggie Advising Appointments
Please complete steps 0-3 prior to reaching out or connecting with a CEE Major Advisor. Speaking with a CEE major advisor is completely optional for incoming students.
Many of your common questions can be answered through Aggie 101 and the Aggie Advising Course.
If you have additional questions or unique situations that require further consulting, advising appointments will be available starting Date TBD.
- OPTIONAL Drop-In Advising with a Peer Advisor
- NOTE: The availability of this optional drop-in advising is still under review. If it becomes available, this page will be updated accordingly.
Please complete steps 0-3 prior to reaching out or connecting with a CEE Peer Advisor. Speaking with a CEE Peer Advisor is completely optional for incoming students. Dropping advising will be available starting TBD - See Note above.
Step 4: Register for your Fall classes!
[READ ME]: Enrollment Policies
View the official Registration Calendar HERE
In collaboration with the College of Engineering, you can receive registration support through a college or major advisor. All details will be sent to your UC Davis email.
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:
- August TBD
Incoming transfer students will receive the following Pass 1 registration date. Remember, you can check Schedule Builder for your date and time.
- Enrollment begins:
- August TBD
Step 5: Attend the CEE Department Orientation (in-person and required)
This event will occur within the UC Davis Orientation program on campus between September TBD. We want to make sure you get all the information you need to begin Fall classes with confidence.
During this presentation, we discuss four-year plans and the structure of academic resources within the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department and the College of Engineering.
Learn more about Aggie Orientation in September!
- CEE Orientation Dates
- During these orientation sessions, a CEE major 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 - September TBD
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First Year Students - September TBD
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