Flyer for Student Parent Pre-Orientation

Student Parent Pre-Orientation

All incoming undergraduate, graduate, and professional student parents are invited to attend this one-day, virtual pre-orientation designed to help you and your family prepare for your time at UC Davis.  Returning students who would like a refresher are also welcome.

Wednesday, June 18, 9am-1pm

Via Zoom

Participants are welcome to come in and out throughout the program

Children can attend with their parents

To register for the program, go to https://tinyurl.com/UCD-incoming-student-parents.  

Agenda:

9-9:15am

  • Welcome and Speedfriending

9:15-10am

  • Overview of Student Parent Resources and Student Panel 

    • The Transfer and Reentry Center and the Women’s Resources and Research Center collaborate to support and advocate for student parents at UC Davis.  Representatives will share a brief overview of resources, including family events, Babysitter Directory, Priority Registration; followed by a student panel discussion.  https://studentparents.ucdavis.edu/ 

10-10:20am

  • Child Care Grant (WorkLife) 

    • The WorkLife office, in coordination with Graduate Studies and the Financial Aid office, offers limited grants to students with dependent children to assist with childcare expenses.  The Graduate Student Child Care Grant (GSCCG) is available to graduate and professional students, regardless of need.  The Community Based Care Grant (CBCG) is available to all students (undergraduate, graduate, and professional) identified with financial and situational need.  https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/worklife-wellness/student-parent/ucd-grant

10:20-11am

  • Accommodations and support

    • Learn about resources available to promote your wellbeing and ensure that you have a framework for balancing school and family responsibilities.  

      • CAN Counselor/Student Health and Counseling Services 

      • Harassment and Discrimination Assistance and Prevention Program (HDAPP)/Title IX 

      • Student Disability Center

      • Office of Student Support

      • Aggie Compass Basic Needs Center

      • Women's Resources and Research Center

11-11:40am

  • Academic Success

    • Learn tips for incorporating your family responsibilities into the navigation of your academic program through brief presentations and discussion with faculty members and academic advisors.  Breakout rooms by Graduate/Professional and Undergraduate.  

      • Graduate/Professional

        • Graduate Studies 

        • Graduate Program Coordinators 

        • Faculty Members

      • Undergraduate

        • Biology Academic Success Center

        • Letters & Sciences Advising

        • Ag & Environmental Sciences Advising

        • College of Engineering Advising

        • Faculty Members

11:40am-12:00pm

  • Financial Aid: Cost of Attendance and Alternate Budget Requests; Students with Dependents Grant; impact of child care grant on Financial Aid; changes to finances (marriage, separation, divorce, moving on/off campus); refunds; using Financial Aid to pay for housing

12pm-12:40pm

  • Breakout sessions for Living in Davis and Commuting

    • Living in Davis

      • 12-12:20pm: Davis Joint Unified School District

      • 12:20-12:40pm: UC Davis Family Housing

    • Commuting

      • 12-12:20pm: Transportation and Parking Services

      • 12:20-12:40pm: Advice from Commuting Student Parents

12:40-1pm

  • Raffle drawing and closing discussion

To register for the program, go to https://tinyurl.com/UCD-incoming-student-parents.  

Questions?  Contact the Student Parent Working Group at studentparent-wg@ucdavis.edu