About UC Davis

University of California, Davis is ranked among the top 10 public universities in the nation. The university is especially celebrated for its commitment to sustainability, excellent academics, and pioneering work in food and health.

While UC Davis is known for its agricultural tradition, it is also recognized as a pioneer at the forefront of today's most pressing issues.  Located in the heart of Northern California, the university campus is only a short 15 minute drive from Sacramento, California's state capital and is a day trip away from world renowned destinations like San Francisco, Napa, Lake Tahoe and Yosemite.  The largest of the nine University of California campuses, UC Davis offers versatile event venues set in a college town abundant with charm. From elegant to rustic, historic to contemporary, formal to casual, and everything in between, this celebrated university has a facility to suit any event.