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 Summer, drop-in Express Advising is typically available via Zoom on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 1-4pm.  Express Advising should be used for quick questions.

  Join Express Advising & View Times

Hiring Readers-Fall 2026

Applications Due September 7th

The Statistics Department employs 6-10 readers on a quarterly basis. Readers provide diverse services to instructors as  “course assistants."  Their tasks normally include the grading of student homework, quizzes, and exams for undergraduate statistics courses. A reader will NOT be teaching or holding office hours. The current pay rate for undergraduate and graduate readers can be found here. The reader appointment can be renewed based on performance evaluation from the instructor and the availability of reader hours. 

Qualifications:

• Full-time UC Davis registered student (Statistics, Biostatistics and Data Science students preferred)
• Student must be in good academic standing
• 3.0 or higher overall and major GPAs (on a 4.00 point scale)
• Must have taken the course or a closely related course and received a “B” or better grade
• Must be eligible for employment
• Must have excellent time management skills and good attention to details
• Must be able to communicate effectively
• A student may not serve as a reader in a course in which they are enrolled.

Reader Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwJMmFrwjp2xka-df1YC8uN5ftiSCr0KP0K1uTeHU26wkOew/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Please submit the application by September 7^th and email [email protected] if you have any questions. 

2026-2027 Course Schedule

The 2026-2027 course schedule for STA courses is now available on our website. 

2026-2027 STA Course Schedule

Statistics (BS) Majors-Declare Your Track

Students pursuing a BS in Statistics can now declare their major track using the Change of Program Petition in OASIS.  This will allow your major track to be listed on your record and official transcripts.  Don't know which track to choose yet? No problem! You will only need to declare your track before you graduate. 

You can access the Change of Program Petition in the OASIS "Forms & Petitions" tab.  Once you open the petition, you can select the "Change Major(s), Degree Type (A.B., B.S.), or Academic Options" option and click "Next". You will then be brought to another page where you can update the "Academic Options" section with your intended track. Only ONE track can be selected.  You can move through the additional sections of the form and you are not required to make any comments or upload any documents.  Click "Submit". 

Declare Your Track

Career Center Announcements

Consulting Showcase

Wed, August 26, 11:00am - 3:00pm

If you’re interested in learning more about a career in consulting, you do not want to miss this event! Did you know that most consulting firms' application deadlines for entry-level and internship positions are early in the fall? For this reason, we’re offering this Consulting Showcase before the start of fall quarter to give you a chance to learn about different firms, their recruiting processes and timelines. Many consulting firms are recruiting for a wide variety of majors, including STEM majors, to help advise clients in areas of their expertise.

Register on Handshake

Fall Virtual Career Fair

Students, employers are looking to hire you! Where you can meet representatives who are hiring a wide variety of internship and full-time positions. This Virtual Fall Fair is open to all majors and industries. You must sign up for sessions to meet with employers.

There are two types of virtual fair sessions:

• Group sessions. During these sessions you’ll join other students to meet recruiters and other employees at the organization. You’ll learn about job and internship opportunities, company culture, and more. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask your own questions.
• One-on-one sessions. This is an opportunity to chat directly with a recruiter or employee ambassador about jobs and internships. Recruiters that want to meet you will be able to invite you to attend virtual sessions with them.

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Other Upcoming Events @ the Career Center

Success Coaching and Learning Strategies Workshops

Workshops

Workshops on study habits, test taking strategies, goal planning and more are available. Check out the link below to learn more and join.  

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.

Full Schedule for Pre-Grad Workshops