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.

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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.

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.

Explore UC Davis' 100+ graduate programs

Hear from Envision Alumni!

"The Envision program was a crucial part of the reason I chose to attend UC Davis. I got to meet my prospective advisor, explore the campus, and learn a lot more about the admissions process. As a first-gen college student and an Envision alum, I highly recommend this program and hope to help others consider becoming an Aggie!"
- Daniel Castaneda, History Graduate Student

"While I was already considering applying to UC Davis for grad school, Envision showed me that I would fit in at Davis and would feel comfortable and welcome across campus. Envision was where I first learned of the interdisciplinary graduate groups unique to UC Davis that aligned with my research and career interests. I truly believe I'm a grad student at Davis because of the administrators, faculty and graduate students I met through this program."
- Ravinder Kang, Agricultural and Environmental Chemistry Graduate Student

Graduate Programs

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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Why I Attended UC Davis Envision 2023

Envision 2023 participants discuss why they participated in Envision and what they gained.