Welcome to Civil & Environmental Engineering!
NOTE: This page is updated throughout the summer for incoming students. Last updated: 7/2/25
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 be sure to view all important dates and deadlines for orientation below before proceeding:
Aggie Orientation 2025: Dates & Deadlines
Step 0: Placement Exams (First Years)
NOTE: This step usually does not apply to incoming transfer students.
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.
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 6th, 2025
Transfer Students: June 5th, 2025
Step 2: Complete 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. You may begin accessing these modules after completing Aggie 101. "
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!
- 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!
During this interactive session, the CEE major advisor will cover the degree requirements for the major, 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--multiple times are provided for accessibility. 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 16th, 2:30PM-3:30PM
July 24th, 9:30AM-10:30AM
July 28th, 11:00AM-12:00PM
- Transfer Workshop Dates & Times:
- All workshops will provide the same content--multiple times are provided for accessibility. 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 17th, 10:00AM-11:00AM
July 25th, 2:30PM-3:30PM - 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 July 18th.
- OPTIONAL Drop-In Advising with a Peer Advisor
- 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 early September.
Step 4: Register for your Fall classes!
[READ ME]: Enrollment Policies
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 1st, 2025
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 13th, 2025
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 19-22. We want to make sure you get all the information you need to begin Fall classes with confidence. To do that, your major 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 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 18th
> TIME: 2:00PM LOCATION: TBA
First Year Students - September 19th
> TIME: 3:00PM LOCATION: TBA