Statistics Department Updates

Undergrad Advising Options

Advisors in the Department of Statistics offer the following advising services. 

• Email Advising

• Email any of the Staff Advisors at [email protected]. 
  Email [email protected]

• Appointments

• 20-30 minute in-person and virtual appointments are available for in-depth questions.

  Schedule Advising Appointment

• Express Advising

• During Fall, drop-in Express Advising is typically available via Zoom on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 1-4pm. There are also extended hours for Express Advising at the beginning of the quarter. Express Advising should be used for quick questions.

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Winter Registration & Beyond

Registration for Winter 2027 is underway. Below are a few things to keep in mind about planning major courses in Winter quarter and beyond. 

Winter Reminders

• Your Pass One appointment time is only your first opportunity to register. There are a lot of additional open hours and periods that you can utilize during Pass One. Learn more on the Registration Calendar.  
• STA 138: Winter quarter is your last opportunity to register for STA 138 this academic year. It will not be offered in Spring quarter.  Statistics majors pursuing the BS-Applied Track or BS-General Track are required to take STA 138 before they graduate.  
• ECS 17: ECS 17 is only offered in Winter quarter. Data Science majors who still need to take this course, may want to prioritize it this Winter.  We usually recommend having ECS 17 completed by the end of your sophomore year as it is a prerequisite for ECS 117.  ECS 20 can also be taken in place of ECS 17, but usually Data Science majors take ECS 17.  
• ECS 117: ECS 117 is only offered Winter quarter this academic year. This is a core requirement for Data Science majors.  
• ECS 111: ECS 111 is only offered Winter quarter this academic year. Depending on your major/major track, you may need to take at least one Machine Learning related class. ECS 111 is an option for some majors/major tracks.  

Spring Reminders

• The Spring 2027 schedule has already been published in Schedule Builder. Be sure to check it out as you think about what to plan this year in Winter vs. Spring quarter.  
• ECS 32B: ECS 32B is now planned to be offered in both Winter and Spring quarters!! 🥳
• ECS 116: Data Science majors who plan to graduate prior to Fall 2028 must take ECS 116 in Spring 2027.  ECS 116 is a prerequisite for ECS 119 which is typically only offered in Fall quarter.  ECS 116 is only offered in Spring 2027 and includes a prerequisite of ECS 32B.  

Career Center Announcements

CalTrans Careers Information Session

Thursday, November 12 | 4:10 - 5 PM PDT | Kemper Hall Room 1003

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is hiring talented individuals from many backgrounds who are dedicated to innovating and maintaining California’s multimodal transportation systems. Whether you’re an innovator, problem-solver, or creative thinker, we want you on our team to help transform a sustainable and connected California.

Don’t miss your chance to get started! Join our upcoming workshop to learn how to apply and take the first step toward a rewarding career! 

Register on Handshake

UC Davis Student Sustainability Career Fair

Monday, November 16 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM PDT | Student Community Center

Join the Student Sustainability Career Fair, on Thursday, November 19th from 11 am to 2 pm at the Student Community Center, MPR — where you can meet representatives from organizations who are recruiting for a wide variety of volunteer, internship, part-time and full-time positions. This fair is cohosted by ASUCD and the Career Center, and is focused on mission-based organizations making an impact in the areas of sustainability and environmental justice. Available positions will vary by organization. All majors are welcome to attend to learn more about the organizations, build their network, and pursue opportunities.

Register on Handshake

Other Upcoming Events @ the Career Center

Teaching Credential Application Workshop

Considering a career in teaching? If so, register for an upcoming teaching credential application workshop.
Aggies interested in becoming educators are invited to join this virtual workshop for an overview of the application process for California K-12 teaching credential programs. Janelle Barnes, a Credential Analyst with the UC Davis School of Education, will provide a general introduction to teaching credential programs, including application requirements, preparation steps, and what prospective candidates can expect as they pursue credentialing and, in some cases, master's degree programs in California.

PREPARE AND APPLY FOR TEACHING CREDENTIAL PROGRAMS WORKSHOP
Date: Thursday, November 12
Time: 12:10 - 1:00 PM 
Registration Link: https://ucdavis.zoom.us/meeting/register/-VhBMN9ZQAmz_nlK43AjRQ#/registration

Post-Mortem of the 2026 Election

November 5: Following the November 3 general election, the UC Student and Policy Center and Capitol Weekly will bring together experts for an in-depth look at the results.

The discussion will examine key statewide and legislative races, ballot measures, the state of polling and the political parties, and emerging trends from the 2026 election, along with what the results could mean for California’s political and policy landscape moving forward.

For a full list of the terrific speakers and panels, or to register, click here. 

Avanza Rising Scholars Undergraduate Council Recruitment

The UC Davis Avanza Initiative is dedicated to addressing institutional barriers to student access, with a particular focus on low-income students. For the 2026–2027 academic year, Avanza is seeking undergraduate students to serve on the Avanza Rising Scholars Undergraduate Council (ARSUC). 

Candidates must meet the following requirements: 

• Be registered as full-time, degree-seeking students for the Fall 2026 quarter and be projected to maintain this status throughout the 2026–2027 academic year. 
• Demonstrated interest in serving and advocating for low-income students. 
• Commit to 1–2 hours per month to attend council meetings (some in-person) and engage with other council-related activities.

Applications are due on December 4, 2026. Questions about the application process should be sent to the Avanza Director, Dr. Mayté Frías at [email protected]

Apply Here

Hack the Harvest Hackathon

On November 14–15, 2026, UC Davis CATS is hosting Hack the Harvest at Aggie Square in Sacramento, in collaboration with the USDA, NVIDIA, HMCI, and Solidigm. 

Hack the Harvest is an interdisciplinary hackathon where students collaborate in teams to tackle real-world agricultural and environmental challenges using data, analytics, and AI. Students in Statistics and Data Science will play a crucial role on these teams—applying statistical modeling, predictive analytics, geospatial data analysis, and machine learning to USDA datasets to generate practical solutions. 

Key highlights:

• Real-world problem statements and datasets provided directly by the USDA 
• Access to NVIDIA GPU compute credits and industry mentorship
• Interdisciplinary team matchmaking (connecting data/stats students with domain experts in agriculture, environmental sciences, and business)
• No prior hackathon experience required—all skill levels are welcome 

Register Here

UC Berkeley Industrial Engineering and Operations Research Program

The Berkeley Industrial Engineering and Operations Research Department supports hour graduate programs: Masters of Analytics, IEOR Master of Engineering, IEOR Master of Science, IEOR PhD.

Berkeley IEOR graduate programs are places of possibility. We value a diversity of backgrounds and accept candidates with a wide range of experiences, and our students are trained to innovate in a wide range of domains, such as AI, healthcare, energy, finance, consulting, data science, and more. They go on to diverse careers as scientists, analysts, entrepreneurs, researchers, designers, consultants, professors, and more!

If you are interested or want to learn more about the program, check out their events: https://analytics.berkeley.edu/admissions-events/ 

Letters and Science Beyond the Classroom

The L&S Beyond the Classroom Award Program reduces financial barriers so you can focus on building your resume and pursuing transformative learning experiences. Awards help cover living expenses, program fees, travel, and material costs associated with your experiential position.

Supported Experiential Opportunities:

• Unpaid Internships: Gain professional experience in corporate, non-profit, or government settings without financial strain
• Undergraduate Research: Participate in groundbreaking field work, laboratory research, or creative independent projects.
• Study Abroad & Global: Expand your horizons through global learning programs, cultural immersion, and seminars.
• Mentorship and Training: Access specialized career workshops, professional conferences, and skill development programs.

Applications are due Sunday, November 8th. 

Apply Here

Connect with the Global Learning Hub 

We offer both in-person and virtual appointments to assist students in navigating the many programs offered through the Global Learning Hub. Regardless of your major or class year, we can connect you with a program!

To create an appointment, log into our portal.

Appointment types include:

• General advising
• Study abroad application help (including questions related to Benjamin Gilman scholarship)
• Financial aid advising
• Independent study abroad
• Global Studies Minor
• UCEAP

The Global Learning Hub will offer drop-in advising and pre-scheduled appointments Mondays–Thursdays from 11a.m.–3p.m.

The Global Learning Hub will offer pre-scheduled remote appointments on Fridays. 

To learn more, check out the Global Learning Hub website here: Global Learning Hub

Applications for the 2026-2027 UC Advocacy Network (UCAN) Student Ambassador Program!

The UC Advocacy Network (UCAN) is a grassroots community that works alongside the UC system to build public and legislative support for UC and its students – and UCAN is seeking new student ambassadors for the 2026-27 school year.

Through virtual programming led by UC Office of the President staff, Ambassadors will learn about advocacy and the legislative process, and the critical role that advocates play in advancing UC’s mission with lawmakers. Working with UC advocacy teams, Ambassadors will come to understand how state and federal legislation and policies impact the University and its students.    

The UCAN ambassador program is open to all University of California undergraduate, graduate and professional students.

Apply Here: http://ucal.us/ucanapply 

Program Homepage: https://bit.ly/AmbassadorsForUC

Success Coaching and Learning Strategies Workshops

Strategies for Test Taking

Thursday, November 5th |1:10-2:00 PM) | 114 South Hall

How can I become a better test taker? Join us to discuss strategies for maximizing your test grade, including managing test-induced anxiety.

To find other workshops on study habits, test taking strategies, goal planning and more, check out the link below.  

Full Schedule for Learning Strategy Workshops

Pre-Grad Advising Workshops

Workshops

In-person and virtual workshops are offered quarterly and cover a variety of topics to assist students in considering and applying to graduate or law school. Below are a few of the upcoming workshops:

Application Workspace

Grad School 101

Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 | Zoom | 12:10 PM - 1:00 PM

Are you thinking about grad school but don’t know where to start? Discover the differences between Master’s and Ph.D programs, and research versus professional programs in this workshop, as well as various factors to consider when choosing the type of program, including funding. Zoom link to virtual workshop.

Is Graduate School Right for Me?

Thursday, November 12th, 2026 | Student Community Center, Room E | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Are you thinking about grad school but don’t know where to start? Discover the differences between Master’s and Ph.D programs, and research versus professional programs in this workshop, as well as various factors to consider when choosing the type of program, including funding. Zoom link to virtual workshop.

To see the complete list of workshops, check out the link below:

Full Schedule for Pre-Grad Workshops