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Career Exploration

Career Discovery Groups 

Career Discovery Groups (CDG), a partnership between the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and the Career Center, give first year and first-year transfer students an opportunity to explore career possibilities and make academic choices for future success. Students who participate in Career Discovery Groups have higher rates of retention at UC Davis. Interaction with faculty and advisors helps them gain focus; guidance from graduate student mentors helps Career Discovery Group students learn to navigate the research university and use campus resources.

Who is eligible?

All College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CA&ES) first year and first-year transfer students are welcome. 

Career Discovery Groups are required for students in Aggie Jumpstart

How does the program work?

Career Discovery Groups provide you with special classes and a mentor to introduce you to campus resources, to help you explore potential career paths, and to guide you with course selection. There are only 20 to 25 students per CDG, so you'll be part of a group with shared interests. Together, you can begin your quest for discovery from day one! 

The program for first year lasts three quarters, with one career exploration course per quarter. A graduate student mentor will support you in your transition to the UC Davis campus, help you network with professionals, alumni, and experienced Aggies at special events, and guide you as you define your interests.

The program for first-year transfer students offers one fall quarter course in which you work with a graduate student mentor to learn how to navigate the research university, assess your skills, values, and interests, and explore career options.

How do I register for the CDG program?

To register for the CDG program, use the tables below to find either a first year or transfer class that works for your schedule and enter the class' Course Registration Number (CRN) into your Schedule Builder. Please note, you must use the CRN as entering SAS 6A/106 into Schedule Builder will not work.  

Questions? Let us know! 

First Year Program

The first year Career Discovery Group includes three courses in major and career exploration, one per quarter during freshman year. Graduate students trained as Career Discovery mentors and experts from the UC Davis Internship and Career Center lead these courses. You are encouraged to enroll in all three quarters.

A Career Discovery mentor leads you in learning how to navigate the university and explore your personal skills and values as they relate to your major and career exploration.

Fall Quarter

SAS 6A, Career Discovery Seminar: Positioning Yourself for Success at UC Davis and Beyond
(1 unit, 1 hour/week, Pass/No Pass grading)

Discussion

Times and locations vary. Please see below.

CRNDiscussion DayDiscussion TimeDiscussion Location
47253Tuesday5:10 p.m.-6:00 p.m.Hutchison 176
47255 (EOP Students only)Tuesday5:10 p.m.-6:00 p.m.Wellman 233
47256Monday5:10 p.m.-6:00 p.m.Hart 1128
47257Wednesday5:10 p.m.-6:00 p.m.Hutchison 176
47258 (EOP Students only)Thursday5:10 p.m.-6:00 p.m.Asmundson 242
47259Monday5:10 p.m.-6:00 p.m.Hutchison 176
47260Tuesday5:10 p.m.-6:00 p.m.Storer 1342
47262Monday5:10 p.m.-6:00 p.m.Hart 1120
47263Thursday5:10 p.m.-6:00 p.m.Hutchison 176
47264Wednesday5:10 p.m.-6:00 p.m.Hart 1128

Transfer Program

The transfer Career Discovery Group includes three courses in major and career exploration, one per quarter during year. Graduate students trained as Career Discovery mentors and experts from the UC Davis Internship and Career Center lead these courses. You are encouraged to enroll in all three quarters.

A Career Discovery mentor leads you in learning how to navigate the university and explore your personal skills and values as they relate to your major and career exploration.

Fall Quarter

SAS 106, Career Discovery Seminar: Positioning Yourself for Success at UC Davis and Beyond
(1 unit, 1.5 hours/week, Pass/No Pass grading)

Discussion

Times and locations vary. Please see below.

CRNDiscussion DayDiscussion TimeDiscussion Location
47294Thursday4:40 p.m.-6:00 p.m.Olson 163
47295Friday12:10 p.m.-1:30 p.m.Hunt 110
47296Friday12:10 p.m.-1:30 p.m.Hunt 166
47297Thursday4:40 p.m.-6:00 p.m.Social Science and Humanities 80
47298Wednesday4:40 p.m.-6:00 p.m.TLC 1214