What's New from IET: Technology Updates for Fall 2025
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As the 2025-2026 academic year kicks off, Information and Educational Technology (IET) is here to support your academic, professional and personal journey. From AI-powered learning tools to expanded cybersecurity protocols, IET is enhancing your campus experience. This page features the latest updates, reminders, and announcements from your central IT organization.
Artificial Intelligence: New Tools, Guidance & Resources
For Students, Faculty & Staff
Aggies have free access to several new productivity and accessibility boosting AI tools through Aggie AI, the growing ecosystem of services curated and designed to enhance your UC Davis experience.
Most of the tools don’t require a subscription, just your UC Davis credentials to log in, and include robust data protections.
Explore New Aggie AI Tools
Aggie AI Learning Resources
For Students, Faculty & Staff
Explore learning resources and university guidance on the Aggie AI website. This will ensure you're using the tools ethically, responsibly and efficiently.
Students, remember to check with your instructors before using AI tools for coursework.
Check the UC Davis Service Status Page
For Students, Faculty & Staff
Check what’s up (and what’s down) on the UC Davis Service Status page at https://status.ucdavis.edu/
Find the real-time status for over 80 campus services including Canvas, Zoom, and myUCDavis.
Check the status page for information about planned maintenance, new and updated services, or unplanned service interruptions.
New Website for Updating Emergency Contacts and Contact Information
For Students
UC Davis upgraded the Student Self-Service portal where undergraduate and graduate students can update their address, phone number, and emergency contacts. Students can report their social security number using MyUCDavis.
Most students won’t need to take any action in response to the changes.
UC-Wide Digital Accessibility Resources
For Faculty & Staff
New accessibility resources from the University of California Office of the President are available in preparation for April 2026 when federal mandates require universities to make new and existing web and mobile app content accessible to all students.
The accessibility resources are available to all UC employees and include an on-demand webinar and office hours.
Free & Discounted Software & Library Subscriptions
For Students, Faculty & Staff
Aggies have access to free and discounted software, including Microsoft Office, and Zoom. Explore available software in the UC Davis Software Access Portal and find discounted Adobe products at the UC Adobe for Students webpage.
More free resources can be accessed through the UC Davis Library, including major newspapers and media for classes and research.
Campus Updates: Wi-Fi & Technology-Enabled Spaces
For Students, Faculty & Staff
Over the summer, we strengthened Wi-Fi connectivity and updated many classrooms in Davis and Sacramento in preparation for the new academic year.
At Aggie Square in Sacramento, we added audio-visual and network equipment to over 10 classrooms and 11 conference rooms.
In Davis, we updated and expanded Wi-Fi access. There are approximately 7,500 wireless access points on campus with more being added every day.
Note: The quality of your Wi-Fi connectivity may be impacted by the number of people on the network. Internet speeds may go down in a crowded conference room or lecture hall. Wi-Fi usage tends to peak during midterm and finals week. If you run into connection issues, please reach out to IT Express.
Instructional Design Resources
For Faculty
IET supports innovation in teaching and learning at UC Davis through numerous services, programs, and collaborative events. From the annual Summer Institute on Teaching and Technology (SITT) with recorded sessions and on-demand interviews and monthly virtual forums and discussions to the Education Technology Resource Awards, there are many opportunities to learn, share, and engage.
Stay current on the latest offerings, including regularly scheduled enrichment events, via The Wheel, an ATS educational technology blog.