This is a list of resources available on campus for graduate students facing a wide array of issues. It was compiled by the department’s Graduate Peer Advisor in 2022-2023, Elmira Louie, as a starting point for students looking for resources for situations from emergencies and basic needs (housing, food, etc.) to health and wellness challenges, to academic issues. The list is not exhaustive, but it may be a good place to start if you are trying to locate resources on campus.
Emergencies and Basic Needs:
Aggie Compass Basic Needs Center
https://aggiecompass.ucdavis.edu/
Location: East Wing, Memorial Union.
(530) 752-9254
Aggie Compass has lots of programs and opportunities related to basic needs resources, including food and housing among others.
Center for Advocacy, Resources & Education (CARE)
https://care.ucdavis.edu/
Location: 2730 Stockton Blvd, Ticon III (Davis Location)
(916) 734-3799
A confidential resource for UC Davis affiliates who are survivors of sexual assault, sexual harassment, domestic/dating violence, and stalking.
Crisis Resources
https://aggiecompass.ucdavis.edu/crisis
The website has telephone numbers and resources for immediate and long-term crisis support and management.
Financial Support Resources
https://aggiecompass.ucdavis.edu/financial-security#immediate
The website has information on immediate financial assistance, legal and social service resources, budgeting, etc.
Food Insecurity
https://aggiecompass.ucdavis.edu/food-security#food
The website has information on immediate free food/toiletries, CALFRESH, recipes and cooking classes, food maps, etc.
Graduate Studies Emergency Grant Program
https://gradstudies.ucdavis.edu/graduate-studies-emergency-grant-program
Up to $1,500 for graduate students experiencing unexpected challenges that impede their progress toward their degrees. Application required, please see website.
Housing Insecurity
https://aggiecompass.ucdavis.edu/housing-security
The website has information on rental assistance, rehousing, emergency/short-term housing, shelters, and legal services.
https://aggiecompass.ucdavis.edu/mental-wellness#immediate-resources
The website has information on immediate mental health services, campus/community resources, mental health organizations, substance abuse, etc.
Office of Student Support and Judicial Affairs (OSSJA)
https://ossja.ucdavis.edu/case-management-student-support
Location: 3200 Dutton Hall
(530) 752-1128
Connects students to case managers who can assist in crises. This office serves as both a place for student support and for instructors to report student misconduct.
Health and Wellness:
Center for Advocacy, Resources & Education (CARE)
https://care.ucdavis.edu/
Location: 2730 Stockton Blvd, Ticon III (Davis Location)
(916) 734-3799
A confidential resource for UC Davis affiliates who are survivors of sexual assault, sexual harassment, domestic/dating violence, and stalking.
Child Care / Parental Leave
https://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/worklife-wellness/family-care/children/child-care
The website has information on available options and resources.
Counseling Services
https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/counseling-services
Location: 219 North Hall
(530) 752-2349
This is the university’s counseling service. They have individual and group counseling, mental health services and referrals, and more.
Counseling Services provided by Graduate Studies
https://grad.ucdavis.edu/mental-health-and-counseling-services
Location: Walker Hall
Dr. Bai-Yin Chen (set up appointment by emailing her at bychen@ucdavis.edu)
UC Davis Graduate Studies has a psychologist who specializes in college mental health and graduate student concerns and issues. Her patients are all graduate students, as opposed to the university’s counseling service at North Hall and the Health and Wellness Center, which are open to the whole student body.
Mental Wellness
https://aggiecompass.ucdavis.edu/mental-wellness#immediate-resources
The website has information on immediate mental health services, campus/community resources, mental health organizations, substance abuse, etc.
Occupational Health Services
https://safetyservices.ucdavis.edu/units/occupational-health
Location: Cowell Hall
(530) 752-6051
Campus-based medical clinic that provides prevention of and treatment for work-related injuries and illness.
Student Disability Center (SDC)
http://sdc.ucdavis.edu
Location: 54 Cowell Building
(530) 752-3184
Information relating to academic accommodations, support, eligibility, requests, and notetaker services can be found here.
Student Health and Wellness Center
https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/medical-services
Location: 930 Orchard Road
(530) 752-2349
If you have UCSHIP (the university’s health insurance), this is the first place you will go to for all medical services (primary care, specialty care, pharmacy, nutrition services, clinical support services, optometry clinic, counseling, psychiatry, men and women’s health) and referrals.
WorkLife and Wellness
http://worklife-wellness.ucdavis.edu
Location: Multiple locations
(530) 754-8791
Programs, policies, referrals and education that enable employees and students to be effective at work, school, and home.
Reporting and Academic Resources:
Academic and Staff Assistance Program
https://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/asap
Location: many
(530) 752-2727
A confidential and free assessment, intervention, consultation and referral services to all UC Davis faculty, staff and their immediate families.
Compliance and Policy
https://compliance.ucdavis.edu/
Website has information on filing a whistleblower, sexual harassment/violence, police accountability, and hate and bias complaint forms.
Cross Cultural Center
http://ccc.ucdavis.edu
Location: First floor - Student Community Center
(530) 752-4287
Here you can find information about graduate and international student communities, diversity programs, grants, jobs, volunteer work, and reporting hate and bias incidents.
Harassment & Discrimination Assistance and Prevention Program (HDAPP)
https://hdapp.ucdavis.edu/
Location: 207 Third Street, # 210, Davis CA 95616
(530) 747-3864 (Davis Main Line) and (530) 747-3865 (Davis Anonymous Call Line)
Assists in preventing and resolving conflicts and complaints related to harassment, discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, hate, and bias. Website has information on reporting an incident, policies and procedures, and other resources.
Title IX Office
https://compliance.ucdavis.edu/title-ix
Location: Mrak Hall
(530) 752-9466 (Wendi Delmendo, Title IX Officer)
Website has information related to Title IX, including resources, programs, and reporting.
Ombuds Office
https://ombuds.ucdavis.edu/
Location: Multiple locations
(530) 754-7233 or (916) 734-1600 (voicemail is confidential. For non-confidential material, contact ombuds@ucdavis.edu)
A confidential, independent, impartial, and informal problem-solving and conflict management resource for students, staff, and faculty. Provides support in clarifying issues, identifying resources, offering training and strategies.
Teaching and Professional Development:
Academic Technology Services
http://ats.ucdavis.edu
Location: Surge II
(530) 752-2133
Workshops about teaching with technology, classroom technology support, computer classrooms.
AATC Writing Support Center (for undergrads)
https://tutoring.ucdavis.edu/writing
Location: Many locations
This is a resource TAs/AIs can recommend to their undergraduate students who may need more writing help. The Academic Assistance and Tutoring Center (AATC) also has support for other areas and ESL. There is both appointment and drop-in help.
Graduate Writing Consultations
http://writing.ucdavis.edu/wac/consultations
Location: 109 Voorhies
(530) 752-6283
One-on-one appointments to help generate and focus a topic, organize and clarify ideas, enhance writing, adapt style for a specific audience or publication, and overall strengthen writing skills.
International & Academic English Program
https://iae.ucdavis.edu/
Location: 1350 The Grove (Surge III)
(530) 752-6799
Provides language courses and summer intensive programs, Test of Oral English Proficiency (TOEP) and SPEAK test for prospective international TAs, Partners in Acquiring Language (PAL) program.
Office of Graduate Studies and GradPathways
https://grad.ucdavis.edu/
Location: Walker Hall
(530) 752-0650
Academic services, advising and mentorship, financial support, employment information, professional development workshops, diversity resources, and events.
Office of Student Support and Judicial Affairs (OSSJA)
http://sja.ucdavis.edu/faculty-and-sja.html
Location: 3200 Dutton Hall
(530) 752-1128
Information on academic integrity, preventing cheating and plagiarism, and disciplinary process; also connects students to case managers who can assist in crises. This office thus serves as both a place for student support and for instructors to report student misconduct.
Teaching Assistant Consulting Program (TAC) and the Center for Educational Effectiveness (CEE)
http://cee.ucdavis.edu
Location: 1342 Surge III
(530) 752-6050
One-on-one teaching consultations, video recording, classroom observations, statement of teaching philosophy assistance, presentation skills and lesson feedback consultations, workshops on teaching, and other services.
Identity Focused Resources:
AB540 and Undocumented Student Center
http://undocumented.ucdavis.edu/
Location: 1003 Student Community Center
(530) 752-9538
Legal advice, grants, community outreach, training, as well as emotional, academic, and financial support for undocumented students.
Center for African Diaspora Student Success (CADSS)
http://cadss.ucdavis.edu/
Location: 420 Hutchison Drive (2nd floor of South Silo, Room 270)
(530) 754-0854
Networking opportunities, mentoring, listserv, alumni events, cultural resources, internships and referrals, volunteering, scholarships, and career services. The physical location is also a safe space for students, computer lab, and community lounge.
Center for Chicanx and Latinx Academic Student Success (CCLASS)
https://cclass.ucdavis.edu/
Location: 243 Memorial Union (2nd floor)
(530) 752-8508
Academic advising, counseling, internships, tutoring, career opportunities, and more.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual Resource Center (LGBTQIA RC)
http://lgbtqia.ucdavis.edu/
Location: 1400 Student Community Center
(530) 752-2452
Internships, mental health resources, volunteering, mentorship, academic retention, speakers bureau, events, related organizations, transgender and disability resources, HIV testing, LGBTQIA education, and a safe zone. Confidential resources for survivors of dating and domestic violence.
Native American Academic Student Success Center (NAASSC)
https://naassc.ucdavis.edu/
Location: University House
(530) 752-3890
Students, staff, faculty, and alumni from a wide variety of tribal backgrounds, experiences, and academic interests focused on creating community and sense of belonging.
Services for International Students and Scholars (SISS)
https://siss.ucdavis.edu/
Location: University House
(530) 752-0864
Assistance in maintaining legal status while in U.S, orientation, and referrals regarding financial, personal, cultural, and academic concerns.
Veterans Success Center
http://success.ucdavis.edu/centers-andprograms/vsc/index.html
Location: 243 Memorial Union Second Floor
(530) 752-2020
Provides services to student veterans, service members, and dependents of the armed services.
Women’s Resource and Research Center (WRRC)
http://wrrc.ucdavis.edu
Location: 113 North Hall
(530) 752-3372
Promote gender equity, social justice, hate or bias incident reporting resources, violence prevention resources and reporting information. Confidential resources for survivors of dating and domestic violence.