Director of Strategic NA Retention Initiative
The Director of The Native Nest provides support to students in many capacities, including academic advising. Students can meet with the Director to discuss any goals, concerns, and/or planning they have related to their academic success at UC Davis. You can connect with Michelle Villegas-Frazier, Director, at mavillegas@ucdavis.edu or schedule a virtual or in-person appointment via Calendly. You can also connect with Will Sampson, Associate Director, at wasampson@ucdavis.edu or schedule a virtual or in-person appointment via Calendly.
Graduate Student Advising
NAS Graduate students provide insight of what to expect in an NAS graduate program. Including the ins and out of the application process, allowing students to gain clarity for a deeper understanding within NAS Master and PHD programs. You can connect with Michelle Villegas-Frazier, Director, at mavillegas@ucdavis.edu or schedule a virtual or in-person appointment via Calendly. You can also connect with Will Sampson, Associate Director, at wasampson@ucdavis.edu or schedule a virtual or in-person appointment via Calendly.
Pre-Graduate Advising
Pre-Graduate advising is here to support students to enhance their preparation and applications for professional degrees or graduate school. Advisors highly encourage students who are unsure about graduate or professional school to stop by and explore all the options.
You can connect with Michelle Villegas-Frazier, Director, at mavillegas@ucdavis.edu or schedule a virtual or in-person appointment via Calendly. You can also connect with Will Sampson, Associate Director, at wasampson@ucdavis.edu or schedule a virtual or in-person appointment via Calendly.
Student Success Strategies
Success Coaching and Learning Strategies in the Office of Educational Opportunities and Enrichment Services has gone virtual and has updated its materials to reflect the current educational context of remote learning to better support students.
Pre Graduate/Pre Law Advising
All Pre Graduate and Law Advising services is now offering in person appointments, in addition to Zoom and phone appointments. This fall, we will offer all workshops virtually and in-person as well. Alumni are welcome to use our services! Students can make appointments on the Advising Appointment System or by calling (530) 752-4475. Check out the schedule for our online workshops.
Information for Admitted Students
Watch the Native American Resource panel for Transfers students.
Watch our Native American Student panel for Transfer students
Watch our Aggie Experience LIVE Native American Resource and Student panel for freshmen.
NAS Department Academic Peer Advising
TBD