Aggie Advising for New Students

Welcome Aggies!

Welcome to the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. This page is designed to ensure our incoming students are aware of their next steps in the orientation process. Please read through all of the information on this page and reference your UC Davis emails as more information will be shared as we approach July 2025.

Step 1: Complete Aggie 101 (UC Davis Canvas Module)
 

• This module provides an overview of the resources available to you as a UC Davis student.

  Aggie 101 modules open: Please click here for additional information. 
  
  May 6, 2025 for First Year Students.
                 :: Deadline: July 1, 2025

  June 5, 2025 for Transfer Students.
               :: Deadline: July 15, 2025
   

Step 2: Complete Canvas Module for the College of Engineering (COE)
 

• This module will delve more into the academic side of orientation, including major specific information. (I.E. - how to enroll in courses, what to consider for your first schedule in Fall and how to determine your transfer credit/AP/IB Scores)
  
  You may begin accessing these modules after completing Aggie 101: Click here for additional information.
  
  Access should be granted by the following dates
  First Year Students: May 13, 2025
  Transfer Students: June 12, 2025
   

Step 3: Attend the MAE Department Group Advising Session (This event is on Zoom)

First year Students: July 7 / July 8
Transfer Students: July 9

During this interactive session, MAE Advisors will cover the degree requirements for the major, advising resources, and walk you though the process of building your (3) quarter academic plan. If possible, it is best to participate in this session from a computer. 
 

Step 4: Attend the MAE Department Orientation (This event is in-person)

We want to make sure you get all the information you need to approach your Fall courses with confidence. To do that, your advisor encourages you to come prepared with any questions you may have. 

MAE Orientation will be In-Person

During these orientation sessions, MAE advisors will briefly cover several topics to consider when adjusting the to UC Davis quarter system and review specific items about the College of Engineering and the MAE department.

Transfer Students - September 18
First Year Students - September 19
 

The locations of these events will be shared via your UC Davis email.

OPTIONAL Aggie Advising appointments

• Speaking with a MAE advisor is completely optional for incoming students.
• Many of your common questions will be answered through Aggie 101, the College of Engineering Canvas and through the MAE Group Advising Sessions.
  • If you have additional questions, same day advising/advising appointments will be available beginning in mid July, 2025.

Are you considering a different major other than Mechanical / Aerospace Engineering?

• Click here to learn about other departments within our college.
• Click here for Majors outside of the College of Engineering 
   

Additional Resources

• Login to Schedule Builder to check your Pass time and search for the courses your advisor has recommended.
• Check your UC Davis email for important announcements and reminders.
• For computer recommendations for engineering students, please click here.