A group of 2021 UC Davis graduates wearing masks and caps, facing away from the camera, against a background of green leaves

Commencement

Congratulations Class of 2023

The College of Letters and Science is the heart of UC Davis and one of the key factors in the university’s excellence.

Each year, nearly half of all UC Davis students pursue College of Letters and Science degrees in one of our 110+ majors and minors, ranging from art and economics, to psychology and statistics, to African American and African studies, cognitive science, physics, music and so much more. Additionally, 32% of our undergraduates are the first in their families to attend college, and we are proud to count more students from diverse backgrounds than any other college or school on campus.

Our students find their passion and explore their curiosity through beyond the classroom experiences, including internships, study abroad and research opportunities alongside our award-winning faculty. Our rigorous programs of study teach students to think critically and creatively across disciplines and prepare them to succeed in any career throughout their lives.

The College of Letters and Science at UC Davis remains a leader in producing alumni who graduate with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed in any career, and who are eager and able to make the world a better place.

A Message From the Dean

Congratulations, Class of 2023, on reaching this milestone! Through your talent, dedication and hard work, you have earned the right to bask in this moment of achievement.

As College of Letters and Science graduates, you are now prepared with the critical thinking skills, bold curiosity and an enduring strength that that the world so desperately needs right now. You are the next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators. You will succeed. You will achieve. And you will impact this world in ways that you may not be able to see right now. 

We are so very proud of all that you have achieved in your time at L&S, and we’re excited to see all you will accomplish in your careers and in your lives. Please know that you will always have a home here at L&S and no matter where life takes you, you will always be an Aggie!

My very best wishes for the future,

Dean Atekwana's signature

 

Estella Atekwana, Dean of the College of Letters and Science