Academic Resources
Explore resources designed to support academic success through essential tools and campus services. Find information on advising, registration, tutoring, career development, libraries, specialized programs and more.
Student Disability Resources
The Student Disability Center supports UC Davis students by coordinating academic accommodations and other services to ensure equitable access to the university’s educational programs for students with disabilities. Learn how to request accommodations through the My SDC Online portal, understand the process for determining eligibility and find resources to participate fully in campus life.
Basic Needs Support
The Aggie Compass Basic Needs Center offers services and information for students who need support with basic needs such as food, housing, financial assistance and mental wellness resources. Learn how to request assistance and details on programs like CalFresh enrollment, food pantries, cooking classes and rapid referrals to community services.
Mental Health Resources
I Need Help
“I Need Help” lists urgent crisis contacts including 911, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, the Crisis Text Line and local UC Davis crisis phone options and shares information about same day consultations and non emergency support services. Explore counseling support options ranging from individual sessions and group services to case management and additional non emergency assistance.
Students Helping Others
Find guidance on how to support someone who may be struggling with their mental health, including tips for recognizing signs of distress and starting a conversation, and explore resources on campus and in the community that can assist friends, family or peers in connecting someone with appropriate help and ongoing support.
Faculty/Staff Helping Students
“Student Support Resources for Faculty, Staff and TAs” provides guidance and tools to help faculty, staff and teaching assistants recognize signs of student distress and respond with care, including strategies for starting supportive conversations and connecting students to campus and community services that offer appropriate and ongoing support.
Physical Health Resources
Make a medical appointment
The Student Health and Counseling Services scheduling page provides a step-by-step guide for making or canceling medical or counseling appointments through the Health‑e‑Messaging portal or by phone and offers clear guidance on appointment policies and procedures.
Insurance Information
Learn about the health insurance requirement for all registered UC Davis students, automatic enrollment in the University of California Student Health Insurance Plan (UC SHIP), and how to apply for a waiver if you have comparable coverage. Explore key details on insurance benefits, costs, coverage dates and how SHIP coordinates with financial aid and student health services.
Health Equity Fund
The Health Equity Fund provides financial assistance to UC Davis students who have experienced significant out‑of‑pocket expenses for medically necessary physical or mental healthcare or have privacy concerns related to dependent coverage. Discover eligibility requirements and the process to apply through the Health‑e‑Messaging system for support to help cover expenses like inpatient care, outpatient care, diagnostic testing, emergency medical transportation and other eligible services.
Campus Safety
The Student Safety page provides an overview of campus safety resources and assistance covering physical, psychological, emotional, environmental and cyber wellbeing. Quickly access urgent help, report crime and misconduct, get support for discrimination and harassment, and find mental health and transportation safety resources.
Student Resources
The Student Conduct and Integrity Resources webpage explains the rights UC Davis students have when involved in the student conduct process, including the right to a fair and timely review, to present information, to be informed of allegations and to be heard. Understand the responsibilities students are expected to uphold and how the conduct system works to ensure accountability and educational outcomes.