New and Incoming Students

Your academic advising team is excited to welcome you to the business major and the Graduate School of Management! We are here to assist you in making the most of your time as a UC Davis student. We want you to stay in touch with our office, and you will hear more from us as you progress through your first quarters. In the meantime, we have assembled this to-do list to help you get started.

How to Get Started

Step 1: Complete Aggie 101 by July 1 (Required)

All incoming students must complete Aggie 101. Refer to your MyAdmissions checklist and follow the instructions on how to complete this online program designed to introduce you to key resources and provide you with information needed to be successful at UC Davis.

Step 2: Complete Aggie Advising by July 10 (Required)

Your Aggie Advising Canvas course will include all that you need to know to successfully register for your first quarter, including course placement, building a schedule, how to register and more.

First-Year Aggie Advising Canvas Course

Step 3: Take Placement Exams as Early as Possible (Required)

Complete the math placement exam to enroll in the appropriate course. Take the math placement exam as early as possible. Other exams, such as computer science and foreign language, are optional.  Students will receive messaging about taking the math placement exam starting on May 25th. Business major exam sessions will run June 8-15.
 
If you have not satisfied the Entry Level Writing Requirement (ELWR), take the UC Davis Writing Placement Survey before July 1.  

Step 4: Attend a Business Aggie Webinar (Required)

All Business Aggies will be required to attend one of the GSM-specific advising webinars. During the webinar, we will go over: 

• Academic Advising
• Business Major Website Resources
• Registration Process
• First Quarter Schedule

Session Options: 

• Wednesday, July 15 at 10am
• Thursday, July 23 at 1pm
• Tuesday, July 28 at 10am
• Monday, August 3 at 2pm

Registration details will be sent to students' UC Davis email address.

Individual drop-in advising will be available after each webinar, where you can meet with your advisor to ask questions specific to your needs. Please plan on each session lasting about 2 hours. 

Step 5: Register for Classes on August 5 (Required)

Register for your first quarter during your assigned Pass One time. Registration support will be available should you need assistance. Additional instructions to connect with your business advising team during Pass One will be sent out approximately one week before registration begins. Please refer to the registration section in the Aggie Advising Canvas course for additional registration details. 

Pass 1 Webinar: A webinar to guide you during your Pass One registration will be available on July 16. Your business major advisor will be present during the webinar. Registration details will be sent to students' UC Davis email address.
 
Business Major Students Pass One: August 5-6 

All Business Aggies should plan to take MGT 001 their first quarter as part of their Annual Advising Requirement.  

Step 6: Attend Aggie Orientation Events (Required) 

Get excited about being an Aggie! Read more about Aggie Orientation here. This two-day program is your opportunity to start meeting your community, to identify resources, and to begin your life on campus. We look forward to meeting you in person in September. If you have questions concerning your orientation, please visit the orientation website for more information.