Free Food For Those Who Need It
ASUCD Pantry
No one has to miss a meal or live without basic necessities. This student-run, student-led organization-provides food and other basic essentials to UC Davis students, faculty and staff. Located in Memorial Union.
Learn more about the ASUCD Pantry
Fruit and Veggie Up
Free produce for UC Davis students! Check in with the Memorial Union Information Desk for the days and times.
Aggie Eats
This pay-what-you-want food truck operates on campus Monday through Friday during the academic year and serves students only. Each day, students will find a nutritious and delicious meal. Order as much as you want (up to three meals) and pay what you can, but there’s no pressure to pay. The truck is open from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. or until it runs out of food. Locations
change daily.
Specialized Ride Services For The UC Davis Campus
Safe Rides With The UC Davis Police
Alone on campus and not feeling safe? Safe Ride offers night-time rides from any campus location to any location in Davis. During other hours they provide a ride or walking escort between locations on campus. Request a ride through the app “UC Davis Safe Ride.” The Safe Rides Instagram account @ucdsaferide will have more information and answers to your questions. For more information, visit police.ucdavis.edu/safe-rides. Wheelchair accessible service is offered at no charge.
For Individuals With Documented Disabilities
The Mobility Assistance Shuttle provides on-campus rides at specified locations for academic or work-related purposes. Only UC Davis students, staff and faculty members with documented disabilities are eligible. Rides are on a first-come-first-served basis and must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. To schedule a ride, call (530) 752-1084 or visit taps.ucdavis.edu/parking/mas.
Student Clubs and Organizations
Clubs and Organizations at UC Davis and within the larger Davis community are a great way to make friends and experience life outside of the classroom during your time at UC Davis.
UC Davis Center for Student Involvement
With over 650 groups at UC Davis, the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) makes it easy to find out about campus clubs and organizations with current information about their activities and contact information.
Campus Recreation and Activities
Do everything from taking fitness classes, joining an inter-mural sports team, learning Outdoors and Wilderness Skills, to taking Arts and Crafts classes.
Learn more about Campus Recreation
SISS-Affiliated Organizations
SISS works with some organizations for the campus international community:
- For undergraduate students: Global Ambassador Mentorship Program and Pal Program
- For all students and scholars: International House-Davis
Student Resources
MyUCDavis
Students can use the UC Davis search tool and Contact an Expert through the MyUCDavis web portal to help you find quick answers and people who can help you get the information you need.
Other Resources for Students (and Faculty Who Help Them)
A faculty member put together a helpful list of student resources and frequently asked questions for students. Students and faculty who want to help their students can find answers to questions about academic support, wellness, careers and internships and more.
Campus Map
Having trouble finding the Memorial Union, or Rock Hall? The UC Davis campus map is searchable by building and mobile-friendly.
Common Campus Terms To Know
- Aggie
- Derived from the agricultural origins of the school, attendees, alumn and those associated with UC Davis are called Aggies.
- Gunrock
- The official mascot of the UC Davis Aggies is a horse named Gunrock, originating from an American Thoroughbred stallion with the same name.
- Coho
- Nickname for the Coffee House. Located inside the Memorial Union, it’s a perfect place to grab a quick beverage and study.
- MU
- Nickname for the Memorial Union. The MU is UC Davis’s hub for studying, socializing, and snacking.
- ARC
- An abbreviation for the UC Davis Activities and Recreation Center. Home to a wide range of equipment, exercise studies, specialty fitness areas, and more.
- Picnic Day
- Picnic Day is one of UC Davis’s most revered traditions and serves as the university’s annual Open House for prospective and current students, families, alumni, staff, faculty and the greater Davis and regional communities.
- Silo
- Located on the south side of campus, this hub for snacks and food trucks has several restaurants and offers a variety of healthy foods, snacks and drinks.
- Egghead
- A series of seven eggheads located throughout campus. During finals week, it’s an Aggie tradition for students to rub the heads of the sculptures for good luck!
- Involvement Fair
- At the start of every quarter, come see 400+ student organizations and campus departments to get involved on campus.
- CSI
- An acronym for the Center for Student Involvement, which can connect you with student clubs and organizations.
- Quad
- The large grass field in front of the Memorial Union is perfect for getting some sun in and spending time with friends.
- ASUCD
- Stands for the Associated Students, University of California Davis. ASUCD is a student organization that aims to improve the quality of campus life by providing services and resources to students.
- Mondavi Center
- A performing arts venue on campus that hosts concerts, performances, and lectures. Students get discounted pricing and one free ticket to any event each year.
- Bus Line/Unitrans
- UC Davis has its own student-run bus system, Unitrans, which offers free transportation for students around campus and the city of Davis.
- MyUCDavis
- The student portal where you access academic information, class schedules, financial aid, and grades.
- OASIS
- The Online Advising Student Information System, where students can track degree progress, meet with advisors, and more.
- Tercero, Segundo, and Cuarto
- The names of the three main residence hall areas where freshmen typically live.
- UC Davis Bookstore
- The on-campus store for buying textbooks, school supplies, UC Davis apparel, and other essentials.