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Cultivating the best learning experience for graduate students and postdocs.

We operate as a central hub for the various campuses, providing academic, financial, personal, and professional support services that aid the success and well-being of UC Davis graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. As the primary resource and advocate for graduate education and the needs of students and scholars, Graduate Studies ensures the equitable administration of policies governing graduate studies across UC Davis' schools and colleges.
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Openness

Leveraging individual perspectives and experiences to embrace new ideas and the exploration of new knowledge horizons. 

Purpose-driven

Working hard, and with a shared purpose, to change people’s lives through academic support and scholarly resources.

Integrity

Ensuring academic and personal integrity is the bedrock of our graduate education community.

Community

Embracing intellectual diversity to build a culture of belonging while advancing the public good.

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Stay Connected With GradLink!

GradLink is a monthly e-newsletter publication for the UC Davis graduate education community. It includes news, announcements, updates, and other information that pertains to graduate students and postdoctoral scholars at UC Davis.

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Chancellor Gary S. May talks with Miguel Craven for Face to Face. Craven is pursuing a master’s degree in energy systems at UC Davis. (Gregory Urquiaga/UC Davis)

UC Davis Grad Student Steps into Key Role as UC Student Regent-Designate

Miguel Craven, a current graduate student at UC Davis, is stepping into one of the most influential student leadership roles in the University of California system: student regent-designate. He is this month’s guest on Face to Face With Chancellor May.

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From Labs to Lives

UC Davis has launched a website and video series titled, “From Labs to Lives,” to highlight federally funded research, describe how the research benefits the public, and share the consequences if funding is reduced or eliminated.

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Upcoming Events

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Designing Learning Activities Using UDL

Want your teaching to spark curiosity and connect with every student? Universal Design for Learning (UDL) gives you practical ways to make your classes more engaging, inclusive, and impactful.

  • Nov 12, 2025 @ 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Grad & Postdoc Workshop: Supporting Mental Wellness in New Cultural Environments

Understand some of the contributors of acculturated stress for students studying in a new academic and cultural environment and discuss preventative strategies for combating acculturated stress.

  • Nov 12, 2025 @ 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Navigating a New Landscape: Promoting Students' Critical Thinking around AI

Research shows that metacognition (“thinking about one’s own thinking”) plays a powerful role in students' ability to direct their own learning.

  • Nov 18, 2025 @ 11:00am - 12:15pm
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Graduate Studies programs and services are open to all. Every initiative—whether a graduate student service, postdoctoral scholar service or community event—is designed to be accessible, inclusive and respectful of all identities. This commitment is consistent with state and federal law as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies: UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy Statement for University of California Publications Regarding Student-Related Matters.

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