UC Davis Guardian Scholars Program

10/13/2026

Come join us this Thursday, October 15 from 4-6 PM for free food and candle making! This will be a Reset Wellness Space at the GSP Center with CAN Counselors, Cresencia and Chizi! This is a lovely time to decompress, have fun, and enjoy some time with friends! Come when you can and leave when you need to! :)

Can’t make this one? No worries! We will be offering aother Wellness Reset down the road on November 19!
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A bright yellow and orange wellness event flyer decorated with simple flower graphics. The title reads “The GSP Reset Wellness Space,” featuring C.A.N. Counselors Cresencia Cruz and Chizi Igwe. Two event dates are listed: Day 1 on Thursday, October 15 from 4–6 PM at the GSP Center, and Day 2 on Thursday, November 19 from 4–6 PM in South Hall, Room 114. A note at the bottom says “Make Sure to RSVP on Aggielife!”

10/13/2026

💙✨ WHAT AN AMAZING KICKOFF! ✨💛

A HUGE thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual Guardian Scholars Program (GSP) Kickoff! 🎉

We had an incredible turnout, and we loved seeing so many familiar and new faces come together to celebrate the start of another exciting year! From fun activities and sweet treats to meaningful connections and community building, you all made this event truly special. 🫶

We are so grateful for our GSP community and can’t wait to make even more memories together! 🌟

Stay tuned for our upcoming events. We can’t wait to see you all again soon! 💙🐮


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A group of GSP students and staff poses for a photo on the lawn, with several people standing and others kneeling beside a small brown dog.

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Nine GSP attendees pose together in front of a bright blue backdrop, smiling and making playful expressions and hand gestures during the Kickoff celebration.

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Eight GSP attendees pose playfully across the campus lawn with their arms extended upward and outward, celebrating together during the annual Kickoff.

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Five GSP attendees stand together on a grassy lawn, smiling and making playful hand gestures for a group photo with campus buildings and trees in the background.

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Two smiling GSP attendees pose behind a large cardboard calf cutout in front of a bright blue photo backdrop decorated with colorful paper garlands.

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A group of GSP students gathers on a grassy campus lawn during the annual Kickoff event. Several students hold ice cream cups while listening and socializing near a bright blue photo backdrop.

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GSP students and staff socialize outdoors beneath a navy Guardian Scholars Program canopy. A table displays event materials, lanyards, and giveaways as attendees participate in activities on the lawn.

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GSP staff members gather in a circle in front of Guardian Scholars Program canopies, stacking their hands together in a team huddle. Two staff members form a heart shape overhead with their arms, while a small brown dog rests

10/08/2026

Hey GSP, interested in studying abroad, exploring global learning opportunities, or gaining international experience during your time at UC Davis? We’ve got something cooking for you: Global Affairs Drop-In Advising at the GSP Center! 🌎✈️

Swing by to chat with Vera Bell, Global Learning Hub Coordinator, about opportunities to expand your horizons and make the most of your UC Davis experience! Vera will be hosting drop-in advising during:

🌟 Thursdays
💫 Weeks 4, 6, 8, and 10
🕑 2 PM - 5 PM
📍 Location: GSP Center (South Hall, Room 16)
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The Guardian Scholars Program and UC Davis Global Affairs are hosting Drop-In Advising at the GSP Center. Photo of Vera Bell, Global Learning Hub Coordinator. Drop-in advising is on Thursdays during Weeks 4, 6, 8, and 10, from 2 PM to 5 PM in South Hall, Room 16.

10/08/2026

Check out this quarters drop in advising at the GSP Center!

Success Coaching and Learning Strategies with Tori White:
💫 Mondays
💫 Week 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10
⌚ 11 AM - 12 PM
📍Location: GSP Center (South Hall in Room 16)

College of Biological Sciences with Teresa Nguyen:
💫 Tuesdays
💫 Week 1 - 10
⌚ 3 PM - 4 PM
📍Location: GSP Center (South Hall in Room 16)

Global Learning Hub
💫 Thursdays
💫 Week 4, 6, 8, 10
⌚ 2 PM - 5 PM
📍Location: GSP Center (South Hall in Room 16)

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The Guardian Scholars Program and UC Davis Success Coaching and Learning Strategies are hosting Drop In Advising at the GSP Center. Photo of Tori White, Success Coaching Coordinator. Schedule of drop in advising is on Mondays, Week 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10, at 11am to 12pm in South Hall room 16.

The Guardian Scholars Program and UC Davis College of Biological Sciences are hosting Drop In Advising at the GSP Center. Photo of Teresa Nguyen, Academic Advisor. Schedule of drop in advising is on Tuesdays, Week 1 to 10, at 3pm to 4pm in South Hall room 16.

The Guardian Scholars Program and UC Davis Global Studies: Global Learning Hub are hosting Drop In Advising at the GSP Center. Photo of Vera Bell, Coordinator. Schedule of drop in advising is on Thursdays, Week 4, 6, 8 and 10 at 2pm to 5pm in South Hall room 16.

Check out this quarters drop in advising at the GSP Center!

College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences with Leslie Charlton:
💫 Thursdays
💫 Week 4, 5, 6
⌚ 1 PM - 3 PM
📍Location: GSP Center (South Hall in Room 16)

Financial Aid with Leo Flores:
💫 Week 1: Today, Thursday, 10/1
💫 Week 5: Thursday 10/29
⌚ 11 AM - 4 PM
📍Location: South Hall, room 24

Student Disability Center with Luis Couto:
💫Thursdays
💫 Week 2, 5, 8
⌚ 11 AM - 2 PM
📍Location: GSP Center (South Hall in Room 16)
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The Guardian Scholars Program and UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Science are hosting Drop In Advising at the GSP Center. Photo of Leslie Charlton, Director. Schedule of drop in advising is on Thursdays, Week 4, 5, and 6, at 1pm to 3pm in South Hall room 16.

The Guardian Scholars Program and UC Davis Financial Aid and Scholarship

10/07/2026

🎉 20 Years of GSP! 💙💛

For 20 years, UC Davis Guardian Scholars Program has been building community, creating opportunities, and supporting students with lived experiences in foster care, child welfare, and out-of-home placement.

We’re proud of how far we’ve come and even more excited about where we’re going. Thank you to the students, alumni, staff, campus partners, mentors, and supporters who have helped make GSP what it is today.

Read our story and celebrate 20 years with us!

UC Davis Guardian Scholars Celebrates 20 Years

The UC Davis Guardian Scholars Program (GSP) is celebrating 20 years of helping students with lived experiences in foster care, child welfare or out-of-home placement achieve their educational goals. Since its founding, 500 students have graduated with the program’s support. This anniversary recog...

10/07/2026

The GSP Kickoff is TOMORROW! 🤩 We are so excited to meet the new and returning students for another awesome event. Come find us at the EOP Lawn on Thursday, Oct. 8th from 4:00pm-6:00pm. We will be having fun outdoor activities accompanied by an Ice cream station, a raffle, and swag items! See you there.
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GSP Peer Staff Adrian stands beside a dog while introducing the upcoming GSP Kickoff Event. He then walks from outside South Hall to the EOP Lawn, showing viewers how to get to the event location on foot.

10/07/2026

Hey GSP, have questions about accommodations or navigating disability resources at UC Davis? We’ve got something cooking for you: Student Disability Center Drop-In Advising at the GSP Center!

Swing by to chat with Luis Couto, Disability Specialist, about your questions and get support navigating SDC resources. He’ll be hosting drop-in advising during:

🦖 Thursdays
💫 Weeks 2, 5, & 8
🕚 11 AM - 2 PM
📍 Location: GSP Center (South Hall in Room 16)
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The Guardian Scholars Program and UC Davis Student Disability Center are hosting Drop-In Advising at the GSP Center. Photo of Luis Couto, Disability Specialist. Drop-in advising is on Thursdays, Weeks 2, 5, and 8, from 11 AM to 2 PM in South Hall Room 16.

10/07/2026

Hey GSP, want someone to talk to about academic planning, navigating your major, or making the most of your quarter? We’ve got something cooking for you: CAES Drop-In Advising at the GSP Center!

Swing by to chat with Leslie Charlton, Director, about your questions and get support. She’ll be hosting drop-in advising during:

🦖 Thursdays
💫 Weeks 4, 5, & 6
🕐 1 PM - 3 PM
📍 Location: GSP Center (South Hall in Room 16)
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The Guardian Scholars Program and UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences are hosting Drop-In Advising at the GSP Center. Photo of Leslie Charlton, Director. Drop-in advising is on Thursdays, Weeks 4, 5, and 6, from 1 PM to 3 PM in South Hall Room 16.

08/24/2026

Thank you to all who showed up for our GSP Farmers Market Picnic 🧺☀️ We loved getting to spend the day together, enjoy some fresh food, soak up the sunshine, and make memories with our GSP community. 💛🌻 We’re so grateful for everyone who came out and made the picnic such a sweet way to connect, relax, and enjoy each other’s company. Until the next GSP adventure! 🍓🌿✨.
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1. Photo 1: GSP students and staff gathered on colorful picnic blankets in a grassy park during the Farmers Market Picnic, with people chatting, eating, and relaxing in the sunshine.
2. Photo 2: A student sits cross-legged on the grass smiling while holding a small fluffy white dog during the GSP Farmers Market Picnic.
3. Photo 3: Four GSP students sit together on a picnic blanket with a small fluffy dog, smiling and enjoying the sunny outdoor gathering.
4. Photo 4: Two GSP students sit together on a low concrete ledge holding colorful drinks, with picnic blankets and other attendees spread across the grassy park behind them.
5. Photo 5: Three GSP attendees stand under a large tree near colorful picnic blankets, a giant Connect Four game, a wagon, and a small fluffy dog at the Farmers Market Picnic.

06/30/2026

Join Special Projects Assistant Zineb as she takes a quick peek into GSP’s Hygiene Pantry. If you are on campus and need any necessities, feel free to stop by and we’ll hook you up! In the meantime, enjoy your summer!
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Alt text: SPA Zineb makes a personalized care bag to take on her hiking trip using supplies from the Guardian Scholars Program Hygiene Pantry. Supplies include toothbrush, toothpaste, hand sanitizer, lotion, towelettes, q-tips, and more.