School and Campus Resources

The School of Nursing is committed to the holistic care and development of our students. Below are school and campus resources and services to help new and continuing students thrive during their time at UCSF.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get involved with UCSF student groups and associations?

UCSF is pleased to have more than 200 student associations and organizations including the Associated Students of the School of Nursing, the Graduate and Professional Students Association and the Sigma Alpha Eta Chapter.

Access the full list of UCSF's registered campus organizations to learn about student groups and how to get involved.

Does UCSF offer food assistance to students?

UCSF offers a variety of ways for students to access free food, including a weekly food market and a food supply closet that is open seven days per week. Visit the food assistance webpage to learn about these and other campus food programs, and to view instructions for enrolling in CalFresh, the government-funded food assistance program.

What type of counseling and wellness services are available to UCSF students?

UCSF Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS) offers workshops, lectures, small group series and education to improve your health. You can access an interactive assessment tool, a tool kit for coping with stress and additional resources on the SHCS webpage.

I provide care for a loved one. Does UCSF offer back-up care support if my regular caregiver is unavailable when I need to be at school?

All UCSF students subject to the UCSF Student Services Fee have free access to back-up care. The UCSF Back-Up Care Program serves all ages and helps students when their regular caregiver is unavailable. Students receive 10 back-up care days per academic year (July 1 through June 30) and have zero co-pays. If the student does not need all 10 days, they can exchange their back-up care days for other benefits such as tutoring services and day camps during select school breaks. Learn more about child and adult/elder back-up care support, and sign up for the program