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.
School and Campus Offices and Services
- Arts and Events
- Basic Needs for Students
- Campus Advocacy, Resources and Education (CARE)
- Family Services: Child, Elder and Pet Care
- Fitness and Recreation
- Graduate Division
- Housing
- Information Technology
- International Student and Scholars Office
- Learning Resource Services
- LGBT Resource Center
- Library
- Office of Career and Professional Development
- Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Outreach (School of Nursing)
- Office of Diversity and Outreach (UCSF)
- Office of Ethics and Compliance
- Office of the Ombuds
- Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination
- Registrar
- Student Academic Affairs
- Student Disability Services
- Student Financial Services
- Student Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Student Life
- Student Success Center
- Student Veteran and Military Support Services
- Transportation and Parking
- Undocumented Student Support Services
- Wellness
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 confidential counseling and support services are available to me as a UCSF student?
- UCSF Student Mental Health and Wellbeing (SMHW) offers counseling, workshops, lectures, small group series and education to improve your health. You can access resources for navigating personal concerns, identifying options, reducing stress and solving problems on the SMHW webpage.
- SMHW provides UCSF students with resources to navigate personal concerns, identify options, reduce stress and solve problems. SMHW offers confidential counseling and psychiatry services to registered students. Several mental health options can be found here.
- Campus Advocacy, Resources and Education (CARE) provides free, confidential support to any UCSF affiliate including students, staff, faculty, post-docs and researchers who have experienced interpersonal violence such as sexual assault, dating/intimate partner violence, sexual harassment, or stalking, or retaliation related to participation in an Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination complaint resolution process. You may speak with the CARE advocate confidentially about your experiences and receive emotional support and resources. CARE can be reached at 415-502-8802, [email protected] or visit their website.
- The Office of the Ombuds serves as a confidential resource for all members of the UCSF community (faculty, non-faculty academics, staff, administrators, students, post-doctoral fellows and other trainees). The Ombuds will listen; help identify options; make inquiries and make referrals as appropriate; and/or facilitate resolutions in an impartial manner. The Office of the Ombuds supplements and does not replace or substitute formal grievance processes made available by the University. Please call to schedule your Zoom, phone, or in-person appointment (415) 502-9600.
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.
What resources do I have through the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination and the Office of Ethics and Compliance?
- Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination: Employees and students can report complaints of sexual violence and sexual harassment, and other protected category harassment and discrimination via email at [email protected], by calling 415-502-3400, or submitting a complaint here: ophd.ucsf.edu/reporting-form.
- Office of Ethics and Compliance: Employees and students can report complaints of bullying/abusive conduct or Whistleblower complaints via email at [email protected], by calling 800-403-4744, or submitting a complaint via the UC Whistleblower hotline/EthicsPoint portal: https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/23531/index.html.
How do I request an accommodation for classroom, clinical or other learning opportunities?
Student Disability Services (SDS) serves, supports, and empowers UCSF students with disabilities by ensuring equitable access to fully and holistically participate in all areas of the university experience. Note: students seeking accommodations or disability support services at UCSF are required to register with SDS. The SDS office is located at 500 Parnassus Avenue, Millberry Union, room 100, SF, and can be reached at (415) 476-6595 or [email protected].
