WELCOME TO CALIFORNIA AND TO THE
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS! Here in Global Affairs, we like to say we welcome the world to UC Davis. This is in large part because we welcome students and scholars like you from more than 140 different countries with countless backgrounds and experiences. You have worked very hard to get here and we are proud to welcome you as part of our Global Aggies community. Our wonderfully diverse community benefits tremendously from the wealth of experiences, knowledge, and skills you bring to our global community. As we envision a UC Davis community that engages, thrives, and leads in this increasingly interconnected world, it is always exciting to see the new opportunities for all of us to learn from one another and discover new perspectives. Services for International Students and Scholars (SISS), within Global Affairs, is your main contact for visa and immigration matters. We can also help you find your global community and develop a home away from home here at UC Davis as you make the most of your time through tremendous academic, social, and recreational opportunities. Our campus community is committed to the UC Davis Principles of Community, a longstanding aspirational statement that affirms our pledge to diversity, inclusivity, and mutual respect. We encourage you to read these principles as you settle into UC Davis. Please know our entire campus and University of California system is committed to supporting you. We wish you the very best for a successful year and an enjoyable time exploring your new surroundings. Please reach out to any one of us with questions or guidance along the way or find out more about our services and programs at siss.ucdavis.edu. We hope to see you in the International Center or around UC Davis soon!
JOANNA REGULSKA Vice Provost and Dean of Global Affairs Professor of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies
WESLEY YOUNG Director of Services for International Students and Scholars within Global Affairs
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2021-22 | UC Davis International Student and Scholar Handbook
