Introducing the New UC Davis Mobile App!
There's a new and improved UC Davis Mobile App for both iOS and Android devices. The upgrade offers improved accessibility, upgraded features, and a modern, maintainable mobile app experience for the university community. The new app is the result of a partnership between a group of passionate students and campus technical professionals. Explore key app features designed to improve your campus experience, read the story behind the app, and find support below.
You can find the new UC Davis Mobile App in your device’s app store or simply tap the iOS or Android download links on this page. Before you download, be sure to review the UC Davis Mobile App Privacy Notice.
Download for iOS or Android
Real-Time Unitrans Tracking
Track live bus locations directly on the map and view real-time arrival predictions so you never miss your ride.
Campus Resource Directory
A centralized, searchable directory provides quick access to essential campus tools, links, and support services.
Inclusive, Modern Design
Streamlined, modern design is customizable, accessible and consistent across various devices.
The Story Behind the App: Built for Students, By Students
The new UC Davis Mobile App was developed through a collaborative partnership between the Associated Students, University of California, Davis (ASUCD) Innovation and Research Lab (IRL), the IET staff and students in their Student Professional Development Program (SPDP). The students developed new app features and updated existing ones with help and guidance from several IET Enterprise Infrastructure Services staff members.
“We updated the Unitrans integration, so bus times and locations are accurately displayed,” explained Vijit Dua, SPDP member and Computer Science major. “We just tried to make the experience smoother for everyone. The best part is it’s an app for students made by students, so we already knew the pain points.”
The collaborative development of the new app bridged the gap between academic theory and professional practice, while introducing fresh perspectives on technology and design. Students learned to navigate the entire software engineering lifecycle, including user testing and the importance of persistence when solving technical problems. IET applications programmer and SPDP mentor, Thomas Amsler, said students took ownership of the project and showed him new ways of solving technical challenges.
“There were so many brilliant students working on this project,” Thomas recalled fondly. “The students would share other cool projects they're working on and technologies they explored. I learned as much as I taught.”
Read more about the creation of the new UC Davis Mobile App.
Questions?
Submit questions, concerns, or suggestions to the UC Davis Mobile App team via email at [email protected].