History
The UC Degree Completion Program (UCDCP) was originally a state-funded initiative designed to help Californians who have some college but no degree successfully earn their Bachelor's degree or a professional certificate, and advance their career.
The program was built to be student-centered and customized to each person's individual goals and circumstances, providing comprehensive support services like academic advising and free tutoring. It was designed to empower working professionals, and unemployed and underemployed adults to address the familial challenges, professional obligations, and financial issues that impede degree completion, transfer eligibility and certificate attainment.
The program started as a partnership between UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education and UC Riverside Extension, and in collaboration with degree completion programs at UC Merced and UC Santa Barbara.
About Us Now
In 2026, the Degree Completion Program transitioned from Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) to Academic Advising Enrichment (AAE) at UC Davis. The goals remain the same, to support students returning to UC Davis on a path to complete an unfinished degree. AAE advisors provide high-touch advising and important resource connections for students navigating their return in collaboration with college advising offices, major advisors, and other important campus partners.
Meet Our Advisors
Pamela Pretell
Success Advisor, Advising Training and Development Lead and Retention Specialist
Katherine Ampaw-Matthei
Success Advisor, Advising Training and Development Lead and Retention Specialist