Frequently Asked Questions – UC Davis Student Resources

• Harassment and Discrimination Assistance and Prevention Program
  Supports the University’s commitment to a discrimination-free work and learning environment by educating the campus community about the issues, assisting individuals and campus units to resolve conflicts and complaints related to harassment, discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, hate and bias. Also serves as the central office for receiving reports and maintaining records of these types of complaints.
• Center for Advocacy Resources & Education (CARE)
  CARE is dedicated to reducing the incidence of sexual violence, including sexual assault sexual harassment, domestic/dating violence and stalking in the campus community. CARE serves the students, faculty, and staff of the University, at both the Davis campus and Sacramento campus. Our philosophy is that through education we can prevent these forms of violence. Watch a video about CARE resources.
• Report Hate and Bias
  If you believe you have witnessed, or that you have been a target of, discrimination, harassment, or a hate- or bias-motivated incident on campus or while participating in a University-sponsored activity, you can make a report at this site.
• Office of Student Support and Student Conduct and Integrity
  Report misconduct, including social misconduct, such as hazing, harassment, theft, vandalism, noise violations, and violations of alcohol/drug policies. Also provides information about student rights and grievances. Not sure where to start when you have a grievance? Office of Student Support is a good place to start.
• Office of the Ombuds
  Provides confidential, independent, impartial, and informal problem-solving and conflict management resources for all members of the UC Davis and UC Davis Health campus communities. Watch a video to learn more about the Office of the Ombuds.
• Police Accountability Board
  The Police Accountability Board develops and promotes accountability, trust and communication between the campus community and the UC Davis Police Department. Any person who feels they may have been directly affected by UC Davis police misconduct may file a complaint.
• Stop Hazing
  Learn how to identify, report and discourage hazing and implement positive ways to bring groups together. Are you or someone you know being hazed? Hazing thrives in silence; learn more about how to report a hazing incident.

• IET Media Lab
  Provides access to media equipment and software for students, staff and faculty to create their own projects utilizing their scanner, video, audio, and general computer stations.
• Free and Discounted Software
  UC Davis offers Free or Discounted Software to its students and employees through MyUCDavis. The software offered ranges from Ad-Aware to MatLab and covers a wide range of educational and computer security needs.
• Need a laptop or Wi-Fi access?
  Check out this Student Resources page. Also connect with an Office of Student Support Case Manager for other support and referrals.
• UC Davis Library
  Books, ebooks, journals, movies, music, maps, government documents, and more are available through the UC Davis library. Have a question? Librarians are available 24/7 to ask questions through a chat feature on this site too! Install the VPN client to access library resources from off campus. 
• Identity theft and computer security
  Ensure that your computer is safe and secure with these helpful tips. Learn to spot and protect from phishing attacks and report suspicious email on the Phish Bowl site (you’ll be asked to enter your UC Davis CAS authentication to access this site).

• Academic Assistance and Tutoring Centers (AATC) 
  Free academic support for undergraduates in Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, and Writing Across the Disciplines. Tutoring, classes, and workshops are offered throughout the academic year.
• Writing Center
  Free workshops and one-on-one consultations to support writing projects and assignments for all UC Davis students.
• Success Coaching and Learning Strategies 
  Free one-on-one appointments, workshops, and web resources covering topics such as time-management, academic skills, and life skills.

Many departments also offer individual tutoring for the classes they offer. Check with instructors, TA’s and academic advisors to see if tutoring resources are available for your class.

• Student Conduct and Integrity
  Provides framework for upholding standards of academic honesty and responsible behavior, promotes student development, and assists students in need.
• UC Davis Code of Academic Conduct
• Use of ChatGPT and other generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies Resources for citing generative AI tools such as ChatGPT when used: APA style ; MLA style ; and library guides for general information.
• Ethical use of Gen AI tools; aways check with your instructor before using these tools. Inappropriate or unapproved uses of AI tools for your courses can be reported as academic misconduct.

• Internships and Career Services 
  Advises students on internships and career options.
  The UC Davis Washington Program and UC Center Sacramento also offer internship and experiential learning opportunities in Washington, DC and Sacramento, respectively.

• Career Center
  Find resources for creating professional communications, networking, etc.

• UC Davis Financial Aid and Scholarships
  Provides students with information pertaining to financial aid.
• Student Emergency Relief Aid
  Provides funds to cover short-term needs not covered by other assistance.
• Financial Aid Information for AB540 and Undocumented Students
• Financial Aid Information for Non-California Residents 
• Financial Aid Information for International Students

Resources

• College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
• College of Biological Sciences 
• College of Engineering 
• College of Letters and Science

• UC Davis Student Disability Center
  Committed to ensuring specialized academic support services that ensure that students with disabilities receive equal education opportunities.

• International Students and Scholars
  Provides immigration services, advocacy, and programs to support the UCD international community. For visa/status questions, please refer students here.
• Undocumented Student Resource Center
  Information on policies impacting California’s undocumented population. Links to information on mentorship, trainings, legislation, legal resources, and grants.
• The UC Immigrant Legal Services Center provides free immigration legal help to all UC Davis students and their immediate family members (e.g., parents, siblings, spouses, and children.

• International Students and Scholars
  Provides immigration services, advocacy, and programs to support the UCD international community. For visa/status questions, please refer students here.

• College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences 
• College of Biological Sciences/Biology Academic Success Center 
• College of Engineering 
• College of Letters and Science

Please note that within your major, you also have access to advising services and student peer advisors. Please refer to the advising section of the website for your major to find this more specific information.

• UC Davis Student Health & Counseling Services (SHCS)
  This site is the main hub for UC Davis student health and counseling services. Students are provided information surrounding: medical care, counseling, wellness, urgent Care, insurance coverage and other resources and services available to them.
• Office of Student Support Case Managers
  Case Managers assist students who are struggling with a range of life issues. They help to connect students with a variety of resources and they work closely with academic advisors, Student Health and Counseling Services, Students of Concern Response Team, Aggie Compass, hospitals, and a variety of other campus and local/regional support services.

• Center for Advocacy Resources & Education (CARE)
  CARE is dedicated to reducing the incidence of sexual violence, including sexual assault sexual harassment, domestic/dating violence and stalking in the campus community. CARE serves the students, faculty, and staff of the University, at both the Davis campus and Sacramento campus. Our philosophy is that through education we can prevent these forms of violence. Watch a video about CARE resources.
• Harassment and Discrimination Assistance and Prevention Program
  Supports the University’s commitment to a discrimination-free work and learning environment by educating the campus community about the issues, assisting individuals and campus units to resolve conflicts and complaints related to harassment, discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, hate and bias. Also serves as the central office for receiving reports and maintaining records of these types of complaints.
• Report Hate and Bias 
  If you believe you have witnessed, or that you have been a target of, discrimination, harassment, or a hate- or bias-motivated incident on campus or while participating in a University-sponsored activity, you can make a report at this site.
• Office of Student Support and Student Conduct and Integrity
  Report misconduct, including social misconduct, such as hazing, harassment, theft, vandalism, noise violations, and violations of alcohol/drug policies. Also provides information about student rights and grievances. Not sure where to start when you have a grievance? Office of Student Support is a good place to start.
• Office of the Ombuds
  Provides confidential, independent, impartial, and informal problem-solving and conflict management resources for all members of the UC Davis and UC Davis Health campus communities. Watch a video to learn more about the Office of the Ombuds.
• Police Accountability Board 
  The Police Accountability Board develops and promotes accountability, trust and communication between the campus community and the UC Davis Police Department. Any person who feels they may have been directly affected by UC Davis police misconduct may file a complaint.
• Stop Hazing
  Learn how to identify, report and discourage hazing and implement positive ways to bring groups together. Are you or someone you know being hazed? Hazing thrives in silence; learn more about how to report a hazing incident.

• UC Davis Student Health & Counseling Services (SHCS) 
  This site is the main hub for UC Davis student health and counseling services. Students are provided information surrounding: medical care, counseling, wellness, urgent Care, insurance coverage and other resources and services available to them. You can also directly link to the Counseling Services site.
• Aggie Mental Health provides a one-stop-shop for mental health resources. Includes resources for supporting others, self-care information, academics and mental health, ways to get involved and personal stories of struggle and resilience.
• Online Visits/ Live Health Online provides online counseling, psychiatry, and medical services available 24/7.
• Counseling Services Skills Workshops and Podcasts  UC Davis Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS) workshops and podcasts on a range of topics, such as grief and loss, mindfulness, eating behaviors, and radical acceptance.
• Health 34.   Free nonemergency support and services for mental health and basic medical care. Available to anyone on the UC Davis campus. A helpful resource for those who may not be interested in counseling services but could use a friendly listening ear. Available 24/7/365 at 530.754.3434. Watch a video to learn more about Health 34.
• Mental Health Crisis Consultation Services: Call 530.752.0871. Text “RELATE” to 741741 for free, 24/7 confidential texting with a trained Crisis Counselor. In emergencies call 911 or go to the nearest hospital or emergency room.

Remember–it’s OK to not feel OK. UC Davis resources are here to support you!

• UC Davis Student Health & Counseling Services (SHCS)
  This site is the main hub for UC Davis student health and counseling services. Students are provided information surrounding: medical care, counseling, wellness, urgent Care, insurance coverage and other resources and services available to them. Directly link to the SHCS Pharmacy.

• UC Davis Student Health & Counseling Services (SHCS)
  This site is the main hub for UC Davis student health and counseling services. Students are provided information surrounding: medical care, counseling, wellness, urgent Care, insurance coverage and other resources and services available to them.

• Aggie Compass: Nutritious Food Resources
  Aggie Compass provides information about resources for fresh produce and information to buy the food you need. Many students face these challenges during college, and it’s healthy to seek support. For general information about basic needs resources, link to the Aggie Compass home page or go directly to the virtual front desk for support.
• Aggie Eats Food Truck
  Stop by the food truck to grab a healthy, delicious meal. Pay what you want or pay $0.
• The Food Access Map “helps you find food and food resources on campus and in the Davis community that meet your needs.”

• Aggie Compass: Nutritious Food Resources
  Aggie Compass provides information about resources for fresh produce and information to buy the food you need. Many students face these challenges during college, and it’s healthy to seek support. For general information about basic needs resources, link to the Aggie Compass home page or go directly to the virtual front desk for support.
• UC Davis Campus Recreation
  Physical activity is a key component of a healthy lifestyle as noted by Campus Recreation and Unions (CRU). This site will provide you information surrounding informal and formal recreation opportunities, making it easy for you to keep fit, relax, have fun and meet your personal fitness goals. Stop by the drop-in peer nutrition counselors in the ARC lobby to ask quick nutrition questions. Follow Camus Recreation activities on Facebook and Instagram too! Wellbeing fee waivers are available for Campus Recreation programs. Watch a video to learn more about the wellbeing fee waivers.
• The Food Access Map “helps you find food and food resources on campus and in the Davis community that meet your needs.”

• UC Davis Campus Recreation
  Physical activity is a key component of a healthy lifestyle as noted by Campus Recreation and Unions (CRU). This site will provide you information surrounding informal and formal recreation opportunities, making it easy for you to keep fit, relax, have fun and meet your personal fitness goals. Get a free ARC equipment orientation at any time. Follow Campus Recreation activities on Facebook and Instagram too! Wellbeing fee waivers are available for Campus Recreation programs. Watch a video to learn more about the wellbeing fee waivers.
• Memorial Union Games Area 
  Bowling, billiards, console and PC gaming, and board games are available for students in the basement of the Memorial Union.
• Take a walk on one of the UC Davis Walking Loops. Choose from a variety of different loops around the campus; loops range from ~1 mile to 5K depending on the path you choose.

• Worklife & Wellness – UC Davis
  UC Davis Student Parent Child Care Funding Program – this site provides information about and access to the application For Community Based Care Grant (CBCG). General information on family care and child care resources. 

• Worklife & Wellness – UC Davis 
  This site provides access to resources for creating a balance between work-life and wellness. You will find information on family care, community support, breastfeeding support, workplace flexibility, events, work-life for academics and much more.

• City of Davis – Social Services and Housing 
  The City of Davis has designed a site containing information on local health-related initiatives, as well as resources within the Davis community.
• Aggie Compass Housing Resources 
  General information about housing resources in the Davis area, including emergency shelter, transitional housing, housing listings, free legal services, and housing organizations. For general information about basic needs resources, link to the Aggie Compass home page or go directly to the virtual front desk for support.
• ASUCD Community Housing Listing 
  Information on off-campus housing listings. This service is offered to UC Davis students and other Davis community members through The Associated Students, UC Davis (ASUCD).

• Intervention Services 
  Services to empower students to make healthy, responsible choices. Includes individual consultations, interventions for self and others, trainings, group education, counseling, referrals for treatment, relapse prevention counseling and smoking cessation services.
• Student Health and Counseling Services
  Alcohol abuse information, education and support. SHCS provides individual and group support for substance abuse and similar needs.
• Narcan access for emergency opioid overdose is available at several campus locations. Find locations using this easy to use Narcan Access Map.
• Aggies Act is a UC Davis protocol that ensures that health and safety is a priority so that students feel safe calling for help in potentially life threatening situations involving alcohol and other substances. Call 911 if you see signs of alcohol poisoning in a friend or colleague. “Be a friend. Make the call.”

• Career Center
  Learn about opportunities for obtaining career experience. The Career Center provides comprehensive information about internships and job opportunities for recent undergraduates and recent graduates in UC Davis majors.
  The UC Davis Washington Program and UC Center Sacramento also offer internship and experiential learning opportunities in Washington, DC and Sacramento, respectively.
• Global Learning Hub
  A one-stop shop for learning about global learning opportunities across campus, in the United States and around the world. Watch a video about the Global Learning Hub.

Faculty in your major are also great resources for finding internship opportunities. If you’re not sure how to ask faculty about these opportunities, ask an academic advisor in your major to help you get started.

• The Career Center is a good place to start. Meet with a career advisor, participate in a workshop, attend a career fair, find resources about careers. You’ll find what you need at the Career Center.
• The Health Professions Advising Office is another great place to go to learn more about health careers and preparing for professional schools in human and animal health.
• Pre-graduate and Pre-law Advising provides support in preparing for graduate school and laws school.

• Career Center
  Explore Career Options by Major. The Career Center provides comprehensive information about internships, new career positions, jobs on campus. It also provides workshops on resume and interview basics, cover letters and professional communication. Explore online information on career options related to your major and find resources on researching careers.
• “What Can I Do With My Major?” Blog
  Read stories about Aggie alumni experiences taking their studies into different careers.

• Career Center
  Networking skills. Develop relationships that support your internship and career exploration. The Career Center provides comprehensive information about internships, new career positions, jobs on campus. It also provides workshops on resume and interview basics, cover letters and professional communication.

• Career Center
  The Career Center provides comprehensive information about internships, new career positions, and jobs on campus. It also provides workshops on resume and interview basics, cover letters and professional communication.
• Handshake 
  This site provides information on jobs and internships.
• ASUCD Jobs 
  The Associated Students of UC Davis (ASUCD) jobs board provides a listing of jobs available through ASUCD, including (but not limited to) writing for the  California Aggie, driving for Unitrans, helping at the Coffee House, or participating in student government.

• Career Center
  Cover Letters. Create a personalized statement, tailored to match a specific job and employer that tells your story in an impactful way. The Career Center provides comprehensive information about internships, new career positions, jobs on campus. It also provides workshops on resume and interview basics, cover letters and professional communication.

• Career Center
  Resumes. Resources, workshops, and online information are available to help you prepare a resume or CV through the Career Center.

• Career Center
  Interviews and Offers. Find workshops and online resources to help you prepare to promote yourself and prepare for interviews. Workshops, individual career advising, and practice interviews are available through the Career Center.

• UC Davis – City of Davis 
  A UC Davis run site, dedicated to providing information for students new to the city of Davis.
• Aggie Compass Housing Resources
  General information about housing resources in the Davis area, including emergency shelter, transitional housing, housing listings, free legal services, and housing organizations. For general information about basic needs resources, link to the Aggie Compass home page or go directly to the virtual front desk for support.
• ASUCD Community Housing Listing 
  Information on off-campus housing listings. This service is offered to UC Davis students and other Davis community members through The Associated Students, UC Davis (ASUCD).

• Worklife & Wellness – UC Davis
  UC Davis Student Parent Child Care Funding Program – this site provides information about and access to the application For Community Based Care Grant (CBCG). General information on family care and child care resources. 

• UC Davis Transportation andTAPS
  For the many students who commute to campus by car, Transportation Services sells parking permits and provides parking lot maps. They also offer services for cyclists, including bicycle education programs and tours of bike paths on campus.
• Amtrak
  Located at 840 Second Street, Amtrak is a great option for travel to Oakland, Richmond, Downtown Sacramento and beyond.
• UniTrans – City of Davis
  Unitrans provides public transportation service to the entire city of Davis with 48 buses on 18 routes, carrying over 4 million passengers/year (over 22,000 on a typical day). Buses run every weekday from 6:30am-10:40 pm, and the weekend from 9am-6pm. Anyone can ride Unitrans for $1.50 one-way fare, and many types of prepaid discounted tickets and passes are available. UCD Undergraduate students, who can show a valid undergrad ID in lieu of a cash fare, have unlimited access because they pay a portion of their quarterly ASUCD fee to Unitrans. Information on services for customers with disabilities.
• Yolobus 
  Find bus routes, search schedules, and purchase tickets for the Yolobus system. Services are available from/to Davis and other Yolo County locations and downtown Sacramento: Local, Intercity and Express Routes http://www.yolobus.com/routes/index.php

• UC Davis ASUCD Coffee House
  The Coffee House offers a number of options for food on campus, including pizza, Tex-Mex, sandwiches, bagels, and a daily-rotating selection of dishes from the Cooks Line.
• City of Davis
  This site is dedicated to providing information for Davis residents and visitors with information about Davis.
• Aggie Eats Food Truck
  Stop by the food truck to grab a healthy, delicious meal. Pay what you want or pay $0.

• UC Davis Student Population Statistics
  See a breakdown of who attends UC Davis, student success rates, and more.
• UC Davis – City of Davis
  A UC Davis-run site, dedicated to providing information for students new to the city of Davis.

• Find your community with this user-friendly map of campus community resources.
• Communities and Clubs at UC Davis
  Learn about UC Davis student life and the many clubs and organizations where you can find friends and contribute to the community.  Don’t let club fees keep you from getting involved. Apply for the Empowering Connections Fee Waiver to get reimbursed for your club dues.
• Student Affairs Community Centers and Programs 
  The Student Community Center supports all students and is home to dynamic student life centers and academic services at UC Davis including: Undocumented Student Resource Center; Cross Cultural Center; LGBTQIA Resource Center; Student Recruitment and Retention Center (SRRC); Undergraduate Research Center; Women’s Resources and Research Center. Connect with other students through Transfer and Veterans Services, the Guardian Scholars Program, the Educational opportunity Program, First Year Aggie Connections, and the Underground Scholars Program..
• UC Davis – City of Davis
  A UC Davis-run site dedicated to providing information for students new to the city of Davis.

• City of Davis
  This site is dedicated to providing information for Davis residents and visitors with information about Davis.