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Envision UC Davis

Envision UC Davis

October 21-23, 2026

2026 Envision UC Davis will be hosted Oct. 21-23 (Wednesday through Friday) on the UC Davis campus. Any domestic undergraduate, from any institution across the nation, who is planning to begin graduate study in Fall 2027 is welcome to apply for Envision UC Davis. Applications opened April 16 and close August 15.

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Why Participate in Envision UC Davis? 
  • Develop an understanding of graduate education and the admissions process.
  • Those who complete the program receive a fee waiver for the UC Davis graduate admissions application.
  • This is a free program with travel, accommodations, and most meals provided.
    • UC Davis students accepted into the Envision Program are not eligible for travel reimbursement or accommodations, including parking waivers, hotel lodging, or travel expenses.  

Envision UC Davis was born out of our shared vision to create a more talented workforce at UC Davis, in the State of California, and across the nation. We will reach our vision by increasing the talent pool for students prepared to enter graduate school. 

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Nicole O'Shea, a Ph.D. student in materials science and engineering at the University of California, Davis, uses the university's conical nozzle levitation system to test the melting point of ternary metal alloy systems. (Mario Rodriguez/UC Davis)

As an Envision UC Davis participant, you will have the opportunity to envision yourself as a graduate student at UC Davis. Apply to explore life in one of our graduate programs or unique interdisciplinary graduate groups. 

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