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Student Empowerment

At UC Davis, student empowerment means creating the conditions for all students to thrive—academically, socially, and personally—no matter their background. We connect students with networks of support, leadership opportunities, and culturally responsive environments that affirm their identities and help them achieve their goals. This work brings together educators, staff, researchers, and community members committed to removing barriers, fostering belonging, and preparing students to lead in California and beyond.

We believe that by investing in student success, we strengthen the long-term promise of higher education—for individuals, families, and the state.

Inclusive Excellence: Our Work

We coordinate programs and partnerships that strengthen student learning, confidence, and opportunity:

  • Aggie Black Excellence – Collaborating across departments to improve student experience and campus climate
  • Avanza (HSI Planning Initiative) – Supporting institutional efforts to enhance academic outcomes and access
  • California Medical Scholars Program (CMSP) AvenueM – Increasing opportunities for community college students to enter medical and STEM fields
  • Cesar Chavez Youth Leadership Conference – Hosting one of California’s largest and longest-running youth leadership events focused on college-going success
  • K-16 Collaborative – Connecting educational systems to streamline college readiness and degree completion
  • Medical School Student and Resident Diversity (OSRD) – Supporting a future healthcare workforce through pathway programs, advising, and mentoring
  • Redwood SEED Scholars Program – Creating a four-year, inclusive UC Davis experience for students with intellectual disabilities
  • Sacramento Area Youth Speaks (SAYS) – Helping students find their academic voice through spoken word and writing

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Hello, Aggie! 😃 Welcome to UC Davis! 👋

The campus can seem really big and there are a lot of great opportunities and programs to take advantage of during your time here. We have compiled a list of some of the programs unique to UC Davis that can help you succeed!

All of the resources below are FREE and OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS! 

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Resources for Support

 

Student Support

Aggie Mental Health website for resource options through the Student Health and Counseling Services and the Crisis Text Line.

Faculty and Staff Support

Academic and Staff Assistance Program, which serves the Davis and Sacramento campuses.

 

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You Belong Here. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

As you begin to settle into the new school year and explore campus, check out UC Davis’ community-based resource centers and programs that offer both advising and student life services!  ⬇️  

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Many thanks to UC Davis Student Affairs for this helpful map and invaluable resource pages! 

UCD Cultural and Community Centers

Get Involved

Change makers and problem solvers arrive at UC Davis by different paths. But once here, we get involved and celebrate diversity in many ways. How you do that is up to you. 

Join a Student Club

Get active in one or more of our 800-plus student clubs, whether you are interested in cultural identity, religion, a future profession, artistic expression or giving service.

Staff Constituent Groups

Interest Groups sponsored through the Office of Campus Community Relations are diverse campus organizations whose members provide opportunities for staff and faculty to explore and share the many contributions they bring to the University.

UC Davis Health Employee Resource Groups

 

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Learn about freedom of expression, how to exercise your rights, plan a demonstration and ways to get support for a variety of situations.

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