Deferred enrollment for admitted students
Newly admitted undergraduate students may request to defer their enrollment to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Davis for up to one year. To apply, students must first submit their Statement of Intent to Register, or SIR. We must receive all official transcripts and exam scores before you apply for a deferral. Deferrals are not guaranteed and are approved on a case-by-case basis. Students approved for a deferral may not enroll in coursework at another college or university during the deferral period. The deadline to apply is the first day of the quarter for which you were admitted.
Deferred student frequently asked questions
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Davis applicants
- I have questions about submitting my official transcripts and exam scores to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Davis, who do I contact?
Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at or .
- What are the rules to keep my deferment status in good standing?
Students are not allowed to enroll in any coursework at another accredited college or university during this time. Students should satisfy all university admission and entrance requirements. They must also provide all official final transcripts and examination scores before they request to defer their enrollment.
- Can I defer my enrollment longer than one year if I have to serve in my country’s military?
- In some cases, we are able to approve an extended deferral of enrollment for students compelled to serve their country’s military. We advise students to complete the deferral request form and share details about their expected duty in these cases.
Starting at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Davis
- Where do I find deadlines for campus services and the school calendar?
Find the Academic, Registration, Fee and Billing and Quarter Dates and Deadlines calendars at .
- I have questions about Orientation or Aggie 101, who do I contact?
- Email Orientation: orientation@ucdavis.edu or 530-752-4443
Visit the Orientation website:
Review Orientation’s upcoming deadlines: - I have questions about Housing or the Housing application, who do I contact?
- Email Housing: studenthousing@ucdavis.edu
Visit the Housing website:
Review Housing’s upcoming deadlines:
- I have questions about enrolling in courses, course enrollment, selecting my courses, or Aggie Advising, who do I contact?
- College of Letters and Sciences:
Email an advisor: lsuea@ucdavis.edu
Visit the College of Letters and Sciences website:
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences:
Email an advisor: caesadvising@ucdavis.edu
Visit the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences website:
College of Biological Sciences:
Contact an advisor: cbsundergrads@ucdavis.edu or 530-752-0410
Visit the College of Biological Sciences website:
College of Engineering:
Email an advisor: engugrad@ucdavis.edu
Visit the College of Engineering website:
Graduate School of Management:
Email an advisor: gsm-undergradadvising@ucdavis.edu
- I have questions about Financial Aid, Scholarships and Work-Study. Who do I contact?
- Financial Aid and Scholarships or 530-752-2390
Visit the .
Review important dates and deadlines: - I have questions about my visa, my visa interview, or my I-20, who do I contact?
- Email Services for International Students and Scholars: siss@ucdavis.edu
Visit the SISS website: - I have questions about access to my required EVERFI Modules; who do I contact?
Review the website. Email Ashley Gallegos for EVERFI holds or access issues.
- I have questions about my required immunizations or the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP); who do I contact?
Review the information for new students about . Contact Student Health and Counseling Services at 530-752-2300 or via if you still have questions about immunization holds or required documentation.