UC Davis University Honors Program Students in Currant Hall Living Learning Community

Information for Incoming First-Year Students

Welcome to UHP!

This page serves as the information hub for first-year students participating in the University Honors Program.   If you have any questions about your participation in the University Honors Program, email us at uhp@ucdavis.edu.

Next Steps

Below you will find information that you will need to prepare for UC Davis Orientation, UHP Advising and selecting your UHP course.

  • Orientation & Preparing for UHP Advising

  • Complete Aggie 101 (beginning May 6) and begin Aggie Advising Canvas modules (beginning May 13).  It is important to have a general overview of your degree requirements before you attend UHP's group advising webinar.  

    Aggie 101 Opens

    May 6

    Aggie Advising Canvas Modules Open

    May 13

  • Course Planning
  • UHP students are required to take six UHP courses in the first six quarters, one course per quarter. You may view the fall course offerings here. 
  • UHP Advising Presentation
  • UHP will be hosting a group advising presentation on Zoom on July 9, 2025, 3:00 PM PST. If you were unable to attend, a recording of the presentation will be posted here on July 10, 2025.
  • Selecting your UHP class
  • You will receive an invitation to your UC Davis e-mail account on July 14, 2025 with information on completing a course selection survey prior to your College's registration Pass 1 time.  It is important to submit your responses by the indicated deadline of July 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM PST to receive your assigned course prior to your Pass I registration time.
  • Registration Time
  • Check Schedule Builder for your Pass 1 date and time. Your Pass 1 for Fall 2025 registration will be on July 28th for the priority registration window. Please note that your Pass 1 may initially be assigned as between July 29th - August 11th, so please keep checking Schedule Builder for an updated July 28th Pass 1 assignment.
  • UHP Registration Support
  • Your UHP advisor will be available during your registration window if you experience any registration problems. Refer to the e-mail you received with your assigned UHP course for the Zoom link.
  • Housing
  • As a UHP student you will reside in the UHP Living-Learning Community (LLC) in Currant Hall.  For more information on housing dates and deadlines, visit their website. On the housing application, you will select no Living-Learning Community preference. UHP will provide a list of names to Housing to be grouped in our LLC.