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Students in the College of Letters and Science must complete <a href="https://orientation.ucdavis.edu/aggie-101">Aggie 101</a> and <a href="https://orientation.ucdavis.edu/aggie-advising">Aggie Advising</a>. Aggie 101 and Aggie Advising will provide you with comprehensive advice about preparing for your first quarter and registering for classes. Below is information specific to Statistics and Data Science majors. </p><h2>First Quarter Preparation (Summer 2024)<br> </h2><h4>STEP 1: Aggie 101</h4><p>All incoming freshman are expected to complete <a href="https://orientation.ucdavis.edu/aggie-101">Aggie 101</a>. This online program will get you acquainted with how UC Davis is structured, what resources we have to offer, and help you understand your non-major requirements. </p><hr><h4>STEP 2: Aggie Advising</h4><p>Complete the <a href="https://login.canvas.ucdavis.edu/">Aggie Advising Canvas Modules</a>. These modules will provide you with additional details about your degree requirements and prepare you for registration.</p><p>Still have questions about your major requirements? <a href="stat-advising@ucdavis.edu">Email</a> your major advisor or<a href="https://appointments.ucdavis.edu/?office=5"> schedule an appointment</a>. The major advisors for Statistics and Data Science are Kim McMullen, Jeff Katz, and Viviana Gonzalez. They can help you plan your major courses only. If you have questions about non-major requirements (e.g. GE, university, or college requirements), please contact your advisor in the <a href="https://lettersandscience.ucdavis.edu/new-students">College of Letters and Science</a>. </p><p><strong>Additional Resources: </strong></p><h5>Data Science Majors</h5><p><em><strong>July 9th Data Science Webinar Resources</strong></em></p><p class="indent"><a class="btn--alt" href="/sites/g/files/dgvnsk5166/files/inline-files/Freshman%20Webinar%20%28Data%20Science%29.pdf" data-entity-uuid="dd394821-2aea-4777-b4b5-022e306b959c" data-entity-type="file">Webinar Slides</a></p><p class="indent"><a class="btn--alt" href="https://ucdavis.zoom.us/rec/share/aYq28js7L2cyK1VdizdyWz2X-5nCPIVpxD-i6kpSbnUyozRurepNGp4m4YR77-qb.DQfAZPB_R3mdVwJu">Webinar Recording</a></p><p class="indent"><a class="btn--alt" href="/sites/g/files/dgvnsk5166/files/inline-files/Data%20Science%20Major%20Checklist%20%282024%29.pdf" data-entity-uuid="61ebb796-757d-4f43-91c1-e20a3b89eb30" data-entity-type="file">Data Science Major Checklist & Sample Plan</a></p><h5>Statistics Majors</h5><p><em><strong>July 11th Statistics Webinar Resources</strong></em></p><p class="indent"><a class="btn--alt" href="/sites/g/files/dgvnsk5166/files/inline-files/Freshman%20Webinar%20%28Statistics%29.pdf" data-entity-uuid="0fc4dcd0-ecbd-4da3-8ba9-519bc6275971" data-entity-type="file">Webinar Slides</a></p><p class="indent"><a class="btn--alt" href="https://ucdavis.zoom.us/rec/share/v1cRQS7Ewc90fB3PpbUCG6KDuIHA1mlb_QRlmxAuExiBhMSDBvjOdp4wnZLFKiER.j440m8JAkMkwo1RX"><em><strong>Webinar Recording</strong></em></a></p><p class="indent"><a class="btn--alt" href="/sites/g/files/dgvnsk5166/files/inline-files/Statistics%20Major%20Checklists%20%282024%29.pdf" data-entity-uuid="b1a98b41-183f-44db-8559-dd7b60a3fb10" data-entity-type="file">Statistics Major Checklists & Sample Plans</a></p><hr><h4>STEP 3: Registration</h4><p>The College of Letters and Sciences has put together <a href="https://lettersandscience.ucdavis.edu/course-registration-guide">a comprehensive resource</a> with information about registration. 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