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Deferred enrollment for admitted students

The deferred enrollment program allows newly admitted undergraduate students to postpone their initial enrollment at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ¿â Davis for up to one year. Students are not allowed to enroll in any coursework at another accredited college or university during this time. The final deadline to submit a deferred enrollment petition is the first day of the quarter for which you were admitted.

To apply for deferred enrollment, students must submit the Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) by the appropriate deadlines for or , satisfy all university and campus admission and entrance requirements and provide all official final transcripts and examination scores. After submitting the SIR, students can apply for deferred enrollment through the website. All deferral applications will be carefully considered and approved or denied as soon as possible. All determinations are final.

Deferred Student FAQs

°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ¿â Davis applicants

  • I have questions about submitting my official transcripts/exam scores to °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ¿â Davis, who do I contact?
  • Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions: 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 and campus admission and entrance requirements and provide all official final transcripts and examination scores.
  • 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. In these cases, we advise students to complete the deferral request form and share details about their expected duty. 

Starting at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ¿â Davis

  • Where do I find deadlines for campus services and the school calendar?
  • You can find the Academic, Registration, Fee & Billing and Quarter Dates & Deadlines calendars here: 
  • I have questions about Orientation or Aggie 101, who do I contact?
  • Contact 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?
  • Contact Housing: studenthousing@ucdavis.edu
    Visit the Housing website: 
    Review Housing’s upcoming deadlines: 
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  • I have questions about enrolling in courses, course enrollment, selecting my courses, or Aggie Advising, who do I contact?
  • College of Letters and Sciences: 
    Contact an advisor: lsuea@ucdavis.edu
    Visit the L&S website: 
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    College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences:
    Contact an advisor: caesadvising@ucdavis.edu
    Visit the CAES website: 
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    College of Biological Sciences:
    Contact an advisor: cbsundergrads@ucdavis.edu or 530-752-0410
    Visit the CBS website: 
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    College of Engineering:
    Contact an advisor: engugrad@ucdavis.edu
    Visit the COE website: 
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  • I have questions about Financial Aid, Scholarships and Work-Study. Who do I contact?
  • Financial Aid & Scholarships  or 530-752-2390
    Visit the  
    Review important dates and deadlines: 
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  • I have questions about my visa, my visa interview, or my I-20, who do I contact?
  • Contact Services for International Students and Scholars: siss@ucdavis.edu Visit the SISS website: 
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  • I have questions about access to my required EVERFI Modules; who do I contact?
  • Please review the information on campus’s (HDAPP) website. For EVERFI holds or access issues, please email Ashley Gallegos
  • I have questions about my required immunizations or the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP); who do I contact?
  • Please start by reviewing . If you still have questions about immunization holds or required documentation, please contact Student Health and Counseling Services at 530-752-2300 or via .