UC Davis El Centro

UC Davis El Centro El Centro is dedicated to welcoming, supporting, retaining, and informing students as they navigate the university.

Center for Chicanx and Latinx Academic Student Success is dedicated to welcoming, supporting, retaining, and informing students as they navigate the university.

06/06/2026

Spring Quarter Survey is LIVE! 🌸

Stop by El Centro, take our quick anonymous survey to be entered into our raffle just for participating!
The winner will receive a gift basket including such prizes as:

- A Mini Digital Camera 📸
- A Mini Party Speaker 🔊
- A Beach Towel and Sunscreen 🏖️
- A Facemask 🧴
- A Celsius Energy Drink ⚡

Your feedback helps us keep making El Centro amazing for YOU. ¡Gracias! 💛💙

Video Description:
The video shows three students walking in El Centro. One student yells out to a student before posing with their peers. The student walking by doesn’t react to their posing, causing them to turn back at them. The scene cuts to the student holding a gift basket and a flyer for the El Centro Spring survey while Mariah Carey music plays in the background with the students who posed looking at the student shocked.

05/22/2026

¡El futuro es nuestro ! Mental Menudo Presents: Listones al Futuro 🎓

Join us for an afternoon and evening of reflection, and community as we celebrate our academic success on the path to graduation.

🎀 Make your own listones
👥 Share memories through creative activities
🍕 Enjoy pizza with peers provided by the Office of Student Support
🧑‍🎓 Look back on your successes before you graduate

🗓️ Wednesday, May 29th | 1 PM – 5 PM
📍El Centro - Memorial Union 210

Let’s build memories together and celebrate each other’s future!

Video Description:

Two people stand in front of the orange brick opening of El Centro. They smile and speak directly to the camera, sharing details about El Centro’s upcoming Mental Menudo: Listones al Futuro event. They invite viewers to join in celebrating growth and appreciating those graduating from UC Davis.

05/15/2026

POV: “Sunday night… it’s time… for Casa Amor” 🌴
but instead of Casa Amor… it’s time to help choose the next Associate Director of El Centro 👀

Students, we need YOUR input! Join our student-only community forums to meet the candidates, ask questions, and help shape the future of El Centro ✨

📍 Cross Cultural Center Conference Room
📅 May 18–20
🕐 1PM–2PM
🥘 Lunch provided

Space is limited, RSVP through the link in our bio 🔗

Video description:
Video uses the trending “Sunday night… it’s time… for Casa Amor” audio to humorously introduce the search for El Centro’s next Associate Director. The video features dramatic Love Island-style edits, text overlays inviting students to meet the candidates, and event details for the student-only community forums where students can ask questions, share feedback, and enjoy lunch. RSVP information is included at the end of the video.

05/08/2026

Celebrate your achievements and honor your cultura. Stoles are available for pickup until June 5th at El Centro, be sure to order YOURS before May 29th!! 🎓✨

El Centro Operational Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-6pm

Chicanx/Latinx Graduation Stoles are now available for purchase online! Represent your roots with pride as you walk across the stage.

Video Description:
CHI/LAT stole is in the middle of field unwrapped, next cut is an unboxing of the stole. Student is then seen walking through Memorial Union showcasing the stole!

Join us for a 1-hour student listening session at El Centro for College of Biological Sciences Student Focus Group! 🧬📚Y...
05/08/2026

Join us for a 1-hour student listening session at El Centro for College of Biological Sciences Student Focus Group! 🧬📚

You’ll participate in a guided group conversation with a BASC advisor focused on student experiences, common challenges, and ideas for improving support programs for CBS students

This is your chance to share your experiences in the College of Biological Sciences, including what’s working, what’s challenging, and what support makes a difference.

Spots are limited, so registration is required. Attendees will also be entered into a raffle for a $40 UC Davis Bookstore gift card. Sign up using the link below and get a
free smoothie on us!

Choose your smoothie on the registration page with the URL in the linktree on our bio or the following link:

https://tinyurl.com/3ttfb5fw

Questions? Contact BASC Retention Specialist Dominique Jackson at [email protected]

📍 MU 210 - El Centro Conference Room
🗓 Thursday May 14th
⏰ 10:00am - 11:00am

Get guidance, ask questions, and plan your next steps.



Image Description:
A light blue graphic with DNA and cell imagery and UC Davis College of Biological Sciences branding. The flyer promotes College of Biological Sciences Student Focus Groups at MU 210 Thursday May 14th from 10:30am - 11:30am. Below a registration link is shared with it reading “https://tinyurl.com/3ttfb5fw”

¡El futuro es nuestro ! Mental Menudo Presents: Listones al Futuro 🔮 Join us for an afternoon and evening of reflection,...
05/07/2026

¡El futuro es nuestro ! Mental Menudo Presents: Listones al Futuro 🔮

Join us for an afternoon and evening of reflection, and community as we celebrate our academic success on the path to graduation.

Open to Graduating students, the El Centro community, and graduate students

🎀 Make your own listones
👥 Share memories through creative activities
🍕 Enjoy pizza with peers
🧑‍🎓 Look back on your successes before you graduate

🗓️ Wednesday, May 29th | 1 PM – 5 PM
📍El Centro - Memorial Union 210

Image Description 1:
Digital flyer with a blue background featuring dark blue wave patterns with yellow and blue leis on the top and bottom. At the top are the UC Davis logos for Health Education & Promotion, El Centro, and Student Health and Counseling Services. A large white and yellow text reads: “Mental Menudo Presents: Listones al Futuro .” Below, a group of graduates cheer. Text at the bottom reads: “Friday (5/29th) 1PM-5PM At El Centro - MU 210”

Image Description 2:
Flyer with a blue background featuring subtle leis like background . UC Davis logos for Health Education & Promotion, El Centro, and Student Health and Counseling Services appear at the top. Bright white text reads: “Join Us For Un Dia De Celebración y El Futuro” Below, text in smaller sections reads: “Make Graduation Listones!”, and “Bond and Build Memories With Peers” Illustrations include listones of various colors and two students enjoying a conversation together.

Join us for a 1-hour student listening session at El Centro for College of Biological Sciences Student Focus Group! 🧬📚Y...
05/06/2026

Join us for a 1-hour student listening session at El Centro for College of Biological Sciences Student Focus Group! 🧬📚

You’ll participate in a guided group conversation with a BASC advisor focused on student experiences, common challenges, and ideas for improving support programs for CBS students

This is your chance to share your experiences in the College of Biological Sciences, including what’s working, what’s challenging, and what support makes a difference.

Spots are limited, so registration is required. Attendees will also be entered into a raffle for a $40 UC Davis Bookstore gift card. Sign up using the link below and get a
free smoothie on us!

Choose your smoothie on the registration page with the URL in the linktree on our bio or the following link:

https://tinyurl.com/3ttfb5fw

Questions? Contact BASC Retention Specialist Dominique Jackson at [email protected]

📍 MU 210 - El Centro Conference Room
🗓 Thursday May 14th
⏰ 10:30am - 11:30am

Get guidance, ask questions, and plan your next steps.



Image Description:
A light blue graphic with DNA and cell imagery and UC Davis College of Biological Sciences branding. The flyer promotes College of Biological Sciences Student Focus Groups at MU 210 Thursday May 14th from 10:30am - 11:30am. Below a registration link is shared with it reading “https://tinyurl.com/3ttfb5fw”

Graduating this spring? 🎓✨Celebrate the moment with a FREE solo grad photoshoot on campus!We’ll provide the cap, gown, a...
05/04/2026

Graduating this spring? 🎓✨

Celebrate the moment with a FREE solo grad photoshoot on campus!

We’ll provide the cap, gown, and stole, all you have to bring is your smile 😄

📍 Memorial Union Walkway
📍 UC Davis Sign
📍 Front of Shields Library

🗓 Saturday, May 23 | 12–3 PM
⏱ 30-minute guided session
👩‍🎓 Limited spots — 6 grads per half hour

Show up, dress up, and let us capture your moment 🎉

🔗 Sign up through the link in our Linktree (in bio)!

SeniorPhotos GraduationSeason

Image Description:
A promotional graphic advertising free graduation photoshoots. On the left, text outlines the event details, including campus locations and timing. On the right, a lively image shows graduates in blue caps and gowns celebrating with confetti and holding flags. Two smaller images at the bottom show graduates posing and smiling for photos. The promotion emphasizes a fun, stress-free graduation photo experience.

04/29/2026

📣✨ Have questions about your major or figuring out your next steps in the College of Letters & Science? You don’t have to navigate it alone.

College of Letters & Science Advisor Leo Alamillo and his team are here to support you, whether you’re creating an academic plan, working through degree or GE requirements, navigating academic challenges, or thinking about choosing or changing your major 📚

Stop by El Centro every Wednesday from 3–4 PM in MU 210 for College of Letters & Science Drop-In Advising and get guidance tailored to your goals.

Take advantage of this opportunity to get your questions answered and move forward with confidence 🙌



Video Description:�In this video, Leo Alamillo and the College of Letters & Science advising team introduce Drop-In Advising at El Centro. They share how students can get help with academic planning, degree and general education requirements, academic standing concerns, and deciding or changing a major. Stop by Wednesdays from 3–4 PM in MU 210 for personalized support.

04/27/2026

Our amazing center wouldn’t be what it is without these incredible individuals 💛

This “College with El Centro” video shows how each person brings something unique to the table, coming together to create something bigger than ourselves ✨

Video description:
The video begins with one team member holding a personal item, and one by one, others join in, each adding their own. As the group grows, so does the energy, showing how every role and contribution matters.

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