The Animal Behavior Graduate Group (commonly referred to as ANB or ABGG) accepts applications for fall quarter admission only. ANB accepts applications for the Ph.D. program only. 

If you are interested in applying to our program, here are a few good first steps to get you started:

• Step 1: Review the the application requirements listed below. This will help you get a sense of what documents, statements, and letters of recommendation you should start preparing to complete your application.
• Step 2: Review the Degrees Offered page on the website to review more about the program and required pre-requisite coursework for entering the program. While it isn't required to have all pre-requisite courses complete at the time of admission, the more areas of discourse that you have covered, the stronger your application is. If you aren't sure if your previous coursework will count towards the pre-requisite requirements, work with your home institutions academic advisor to cross reference course descriptions of the coursework you have completed with the descriptions of the UC Davis Catalog course descriptions.  
• Step 3: Research potential faculty advisors and current research projects via the faculty profile page. Students who enter the program must be paired with faculty mentor. Often, students will join the faculty mentors lab as a graduate student. The best way to learn more about if your research interest aligns with a faculty member's current research objectives is to reach out to them directly!
• Step 4: Check out our Application FAQ page to review frequently asked questions about the admission process, degrees offered, financial support, and recruitment timelines.
• Step 5: If you still have questions that aren't answered in the resources above, you can reach out! The Graduate Studies Admission team can answer general questions regarding application materials and requirements. The programs graduate program coordinator can ask more specific questions about the program and the program's requirements. Note: These support teams receive hundreds of emails each year from applicants requesting information. Due to this volume of interest, admission team members and the graduate program coordinator may not be able to meet with you directly. The best mode of contact is to send an email with your specific questions.