Welcome to Handshake
Handshake is UC Davis Career Center’s powerful recruiting platform for students (undergraduate and graduate), postdoctoral scholars, and alumni. Use it to schedule appointments with career advisors, apply for jobs and internships, register for career fairs, events, and on-campus interviews - all in one place.
Employers use Handshake to connect with qualified UC Davis applicants, post opportunities, and manage on-campus recruiting activities with ease.
Logging in to Handshake
New Students
Your Handshake account will be created automatically—no need to sign up.
Undergraduate students: Accounts are created the first week of July or after enrolling in Fall classes (whichever is later).
Graduate students: Accounts are created the first week of June or after enrolling in Fall classes (whichever is later).
Please allow up to two weeks after meeting these criteria to receive your automated invite. Do not request an account directly from Handshake, as it will delay the process.
Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Log in using your CAS credentials.
Once logged in, update your Handshake profile and follow these instructions to add an additional personal email address to stay connected after graduation.
Need help? Visit our Handshake FAQ or the Handshake Help Center.
Postdocs
Use your UC Davis email address to request a student account.
After you have made the request, email careercenter@ucdavis.edu to expedite the approval process.
Once approved, edit your profile and set your school year to postdoctoral studies.
Alumni
UC Davis alumni retain ongoing access to Handshake.
Visit our Alumni page for eligibility details and login instructions.
Staff and Faculty
UC Davis staff and faculty can use Handshake for the purpose of advising students. Request an account here.
Employers
Log in using your email and Handshake Password. For help getting started, visit Handshake’s support for employers and our Hire an Aggie page.
Note: By using Handshake, you agree to the UC Davis Career Center User Agreement.