New and Transfer Student Programs
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BioLaunch Mentorship and Career Preparation Program
The BioLaunch program offers a supportive, community-focused approach to welcoming new students to the College of Biological Sciences and to supporting them throughout their academic journey at UC Davis.
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AvenueB Transfer Student Program
AvenueB is designed to help community college transfer students smoothly transition to UC Davis, and ultimately, a career in biological sciences.