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First-Year Aggie Connections

Spring Break Hours

Spring Break 2024:  From Monday, March 25 to Thursday, March 28, OEOES offices will be closed for in-person visits. However, we will continue to operate remotely during this period. OEOES will be closed on March 29th in observance of Cesar Chavez Day. In-person support will resume on Monday, April 1, 2024. For staff members' contact information, please visit the Meet the Staff

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Welcome to First-Year Aggie Connections

 

First-Year Aggie Connections (FYAC) is a fun and interactive program for all new freshmen, transfer and international students. "Connections" are small groups based around a shared purpose, interest or theme and meet regularly for one academic quarter. This program aims to foster fun experiences that empower students to navigate their first year at UC Davis.

Registration Information

Why should you join a First-Year Aggie Connection?

  • Meet new people: Connect with other first-year students you have something in common with.
  • Build community: Create a supportive circle of friends, mentors and allies within the larger UC Davis community.
  • Get to know campus: Figure out the lay of the land and all that UC Davis has to offer.
  • Get involved: Connect with resources, student clubs, jobs, leadership opportunities and more.
  • Get connectedCreating connections both in and out of class is an essential part of the first-year student experience and for building success at UC Davis. 

Fall 2024 Timeline

  • June: Connection registration opens for Fall 2024
  • June-October: Register for a Connection
  • Week of 9/23: FYAC Fall Welcome event
  • October 4th: Fall registration closes