A UC Davis marching band member dressed in a cow suit leads the rest of the musicians

Unique to UC Davis

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UC Davis
is a special place

As you enter our campus, you’ll pass our vineyard. Go farther, and you’ll see our arboretum and its creek shaded by native and international trees and plants. You might pass our student farm and gardens, cows and horses, several museums, food trucks, hammocks and quirky sculptures. Bikes whiz by the tree-lined trails. UC Davis is like no place else.

The Davis difference California’s college town
A student dressed for graduation with a t-rex head atop her grad cap

Find yourself at UC Davis

UC Davis is known for its elite academics and thriving campus life, but there is even more to the story. We do things a little differently here and love that every new Aggie that is added to our community has a something special to add to it.

UC Davis traditions
A UC Davis student sips his own ale creation in beer making class

Unique Areas of Study
A student holds a puppy outside of the UC Davis Memorial Union

Supportive programs
An instructor and student pose for a shot in front of an airplane at UC Davis airport

The Davis difference
Student ride on a custom made "UC Davis" fire engine in the annual Picnic Day parade

Blockbuster events
Students ride through a bike circle on the UC Davis campus

Bike City U.S.A.

Unique Davis facts

The City of Davis was the first city to create bike lanes.

With over 125,000 attendees, Picnic Day is the largest student-run event in the country.

Along with wine and beer-making programs, UC Davis offers classes in coffee brewing as well.

UC Davis has its own airport where students can learn to take to the sky.

UC Davis’ supportive programs include “Fluffy Therapy” during finals week.

Locations

UC Davis has locations all across Northern California.

A student and teacher examining a specimen near Bodega Bay Marine laboratory

California’s College Town

The City of Davis was made for Aggies.

A student walks his bike through downtown Davis

In the middle of everywhere

UC Davis is a day trip away from some of the world's best attractions.

A snowboarder sending it off a mountain top
A view of an egghead sculpture in front of Mrak Hall surrounded by cork oaks.
Picture UC Davis
Students walking into the UC Davis Memorial Union to start their day.
The Memorial Union at UC Davis provides students with several places to eat and study, an information center, resources for food insecurity, a book store, a Veterans Success Center and much more.
students studying under a large tree in the arboretum
There are many places in the Arboretum to study, relax or just take in the view.
Students chatting next to a food truck
The Silo offers many options for food including food trucks, Peet’s Coffee and the newly opened Silo Market.
A student poses against a row of squat racks
The Activities and Recreation Center is a 150,000 square foot destination full of ways to stay active.
First year students charging the football field
One of the great UC Davis traditions is the Running of the First-years, where new Aggies run into UC Davis Health Stadium together to show their spirit.
Foor students enjoy the sun and water of the UC Davis rec pool
The UC Davis Recreation Pool is open all Spring and is a great chance to get out in the sun.
A student holds a cute baby goat in the doorway of a barn
Students like Akira Hood get first hand experience at the Sheep Barn, where she can apply her skills as an Animal Science major.
Students ride their bicycles past the Manetti Shrem Museum of Art at UC Davis
The Manetti Shrem Museum offers students and the public a place to admire famous artworks, listen to unique speakers, attend a class or just sit and soak in the creativity.
A red double decker bus rolls through campus during the Picnic Day parade
Picnic Day is a family-friendly event offered each spring where you can experience the richness of diversity and achievement at UC Davis, as well as the surrounding community in areas of research, teaching, service and campus life.
Two students lay on the grass of the UC Davis quad
The Quad is a perfect spot on campus to take a nap, hang out with friends or get some studying done as you enjoy the weather and the surroundings.
Students talking and lounging in one of the many hammocks that line the UC Davis quad
Hammocks lining the Quad offer students a place to take a nap or just unwind after a busy day.
A horse drawn carriage rolls down east quad avenue on the UC Davis campus
During homecoming week students have the chance to hitch a ride on a horse drawn carriage!
Students gathered on the top of a parking garage socializing
Greek life at UC Davis offers many opportunities to expand your social horizons.
students study in a study lounge just outside the UC Davis Coffee House
UC Davis has a multitude of comfortable and quiet study lounges throughout campus.
Maggie the Aggie storms the football field mounted on her pony
UC Davis loves school spirit. We have many traditions that allow our students to show their Aggie Pride!