Parents and Families

In the Know

In the Know is a free monthly e-newsletter full of useful articles that help families connect with UC Davis during their students' undergraduate experience.

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2023-2024 Academic Year 

2022-2023 Academic Year 

2021-2022 Academic Year

Select articles from previous In the Know issues are below.

Keeping in communication with your student: embracing co-curricular activities

The New Student Academic Services unit housed within Student Housing and Dining Services is comprised of Orientation and Residential Academics. Our team is dedicated to supporting your students transition into and through UC Davis. This is the fourth part of a series where we highlight part of the academic transition your student might be experiencing and questions you can ask your student to help support them through this transition.

Crowdfund offers students an impactful fundraising experience

Crowdfund UC Davis, which takes place in October and February each year, offers a chance for students to acquire firsthand philanthropic experience. The program enables students, faculty, and staff groups to create a team and raise funds for specific projects through a university-sanctioned crowdfunding platform.

Using AI in the Job Search

With the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms like ChatGPT, your college students may find these tools to be a helpful addition to their job search strategy. It is also critical to learn how to engage with these tools effectively and ethically. The UC Davis Internship and Career Center has added a useful page on our website to guide students in how to use generative AI like ChatGPT.

FAFSA Simplification

With the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application opening on December 31st, 2023, filling out the FAFSA is at the top of many families' to-do lists. But before you sit down and fill out the application, it is important to know all of the changes occurring to the FAFSA for the 2024-25 aid year, so that you and your student know what to expect.