Congratulations on gaining admission to UC Davis! We applaud your hard work towards this important milestone and would be honored to have you as a UC Davis AvenueE community member. AvenueE is a community of support for engineering and computer science transfer students. We work with you to ease the transition from community college and connect you to information, resources, and supportive individuals that will help you make the most of your undergraduate experience.
If selected for AvenueE, you will begin your journey with Transfer Bridge, a two-week transition experience before the academic year begins. During Transfer Bridge, you’ll connect with a cohort of fellow transfer students and participate in academic enrichment activities, mentorship opportunities, educational guidance, professional development, and community-building events. This experience will help you navigate your first quarter and strengthen your connection to the UC Davis community.
Following Transfer Bridge, your AvenueE experience continues throughout the academic year with the following participation expectations:
- Engage in weekly connection meetings during your first year and monthly meetings in your second year
- Maintain good academic standing
- Meet quarterly with the program advisor
- Stay connected with your assigned industry or faculty mentor
- Utilize academic support services, including tutoring, resource sharing, and targeted advising
- Communicate with instructors, counselors, and AvenueE staff about any challenges affecting your academic success
- Complete the FAFSA or Dream Act application by the deadline and actively apply for scholarships
Applicant Selection
To be considered for AvenueE, you must meet the eligibility criteria and apply by May 18, 2025. Click here to apply
Eligibility Criteria: Students must be first-time enrollees in the College of Engineering for the fall term and meet at least one of the following criteria:
- First-generation college students
- Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
- Low-Income background
- Previous involvement in an educational preparation program recognized in the UC admissions application that enriched your academic experience or helped you prepare for college, which may include MESA, TOP, CAMP, Upward Bound, Puente, or Umoja.
- Demonstrated leadership potential or a commitment to fostering inclusivity and expanding access to engineering and computer science opportunities to advance engineering for the greater good
A strong candidate will:
- Meet all eligibility criteria
- Demonstrate involvement in extracurricular activities
- Submit thoughtful and well-written essay responses addressing the following prompts:
- Interest in AvenueE – Explain why you want to participate in AvenueE and how the program will support your path to earning an engineering degree.
- Commitment to Inclusivity in Engineering and Technology – Reflect on the personal experiences, challenges, or obstacles that shaped your motivation to pursue an engineering degree and what you did to overcome any challenges.
- Be available to participate in Transfer Bridge, a two-week (partially residential) program between August 30 and September 14.
Please contact AvenueE@ucdavis.edu if you have questions about AvenueE or the application process.