Applying to the Envision UC Davis Program
Application Timeline
The application for the Envision UC Davis program consists of two parts: a questionnaire and personal essays.
Envision 2024 Application is Open!
Apply by June 17th at 11:59pm
Minimum Qualifications
All are invited to apply to Envision UC Davis, including individuals who have perspectives or experiences of groups who are historically underrepresented in higher education. Individuals must meet the following minimum qualifications to participate:
- Have a minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA
- Be a California resident
- Plans to attend graduate school in Fall 2025 or 2026
- Must apply to a participating Envision program of interest
Please note: UC Davis students and employees are not eligible to apply for Envision UC Davis.
Preparing Your Application
Please be sure to prepare your application materials in advance. Once you start the application, you will not be able to save your progress and return at a later time to complete it. Be sure to allocate enough time to complete the entire application in one sitting. We encourage you to preview the full application before you begin.
Application Checklist
You will need the following components to complete your application:
- Academic information, including GPA, any awards or honors, and a list of recently attended colleges
- Graduate program of interest
- Demographic information
- Three personal essays (see prompts below)
Personal Essay Prompts
Before you begin your application, we recommend writing the essays in advance.
1. Research History (250 words or less)
Please provide a brief description of any faculty-mentored research experience(s) that you have had. If you have not had faculty-mentored research experiences, please describe the type of research or research topic that you are interested in pursuing as a graduate student.
2. Personal Statement (500 words or less)
Please describe your career goals and your motivation or passion for pursuing graduate studies. Highlight how you came to determine your career goals and why you feel a graduate degree is essential to pursuing your goals. Feel free to include information about why you feel Envision UC Davis will be beneficial to your academic and professional pursuits.
3. Diversity Statement (500 words or less)
Please describe how your personal background has informed your decision to pursue a graduate degree. You may include any educational, familial, cultural, economic, or social experiences, challenges, community service, outreach activities, residency and citizenship, first-generation college status, or opportunities relevant to your academic journey; how your life experiences contribute to the social, intellectual, or cultural diversity within a campus community and your chosen field; and/or how you might serve educationally underrepresented and underserved segments of society with your graduate education.