Event and Save-the-Date Information
Scholar Coffee Breaks
Connect with other international scholars at the monthly SISS Scholar Coffee Break. Whether you are new to campus or have been here for several months, international scholars are invited to join SISS in this welcoming and virtual space. Find upcoming dates on the SISS Events Calendar.
Global Ambassadors Mentorship Program and Events
The Global Ambassador Mentorship Program is designed to help incoming first-year and incoming transfer international undergraduate students successfully adjust to life at UC Davis. Through peer mentorship and participation in social events, first-year and transfer undergraduate international students make connections with new friends and find a welcoming global community at UC Davis.
- First-year and new transfer international undergraduate students can request to be matched with a peer mentor during their first quarter. Applications to get mentorship as a mentee open in the summer through fall quarter.
- Current international undergraduate students can become mentors! Mentors deepen intercultural leadership skills, develop programming, and join a diverse cohort of peer mentors. Applications open at the beginning of the winter quarter.
- Global Ambassador Mentorship Program events are open to all international undergraduate students. Keep up to date on events by subscribing to the SISS Newsletter and checking the SISS events calendar.
Learn more about the Global Ambassador Mentorship Program and how to become a mentor or mentee.
ASUCD
ASUCD is UC Davis’ student government. It provides programs and services to students based on four pillars: basic services, media, advocacy, and social. Visit the ASUCD webpage for opportunities to get involved. Within ASUCD is the Office of the International Student Representative, which is responsible for advocating for initiatives on campus that will improve the awareness, understanding, and advocacy of issues relating to international students on the UC Davis campus.
Center for Student Involvement
Find student organizations and clubs, and discover a community of support and friendship. The UC Davis Center for Student Involvement (CSI) empowers students to get involved and develop a sense of belonging while discovering their passion. Find student organizations that share your interests (or discover new interests) and learn about their events. Find an organization and get involved.
Campus Recreation
Campus Recreation staff help keep you fit in body and mind wherever you are. Check out upcoming events, both virtual and on campus, that will help connect you to other Aggies!
Center for Leadership Learning
The Center for Leadership Learning Leadership Essentials Workshop Series (LEWS) is an opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills and knowledge and build peer and mentor connections. Open and free of charge to all undergraduate students, LEWS workshops are held throughout the quarter. Visit their upcoming events page for the most up-to-date information.
Campus Community Book Project
In support of our featured theme and selection, the Campus Community Book Project organizes a year-long program of lectures, panels, workshops, book discussions, film screenings, exhibits, performances, and more at UC Davis, UC Davis Health, and in our local Davis and Sacramento communities. Check out the Campus Community Book Project website for upcoming events that will connect you to the campus community.
First-Year Aggie Connections
First Year Aggie Connections groups up to 25 first-year and new transfer students together based on shared purpose, interest, or theme. Connections meet regularly for one academic quarter and are led by staff or faculty facilitators who are passionate about the themed topics. Most connections are social opportunities and do not bear academic credit; a few connections offer one unit of academic credit for participation.
Pal Program
The Pal Program pairs UC Davis undergraduate students for intercultural conversation experiences. Sessions are at least one hour per week, and participants can use these opportunities to increase their intercultural awareness, learn about a target language, and develop friendships. Registration is available each quarter. Participants can also choose to earn credit toward graduation while enjoying the benefits of the Pal Program.
Club-I
Club International (“Club-I”) is a group of international and American students that plan activities throughout the year, including cultural dinners, potlucks and parties. They meet every Friday evening, usually somewhere in Davis, to socialize and have fun. Whether it’s a delicious meal or a trip, join them by sending an email to the coordinator or joining the Facebook group for more information. Watch a video and learn more about Club-I!
