Student Support 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. 
• Sometimes, due to extenuating circumstances, students decide they need to take time off school. Please check out the Office of the University Registrar (OUR) several different ways students can take time off. 
• At UC Davis, if you are a former student not on an approved leave of absence and have not been awarded a degree, you must apply for readmission to return to active status. Please check out the Readmissions page on the Office of the University Registrar (OUR) website for more information. 
• Part-Time status allows a student to enroll in no more than 10 units for undergraduates and 6 units for graduate students. It is not exempt from meeting Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards.  The Part-Time status application is available each term starting with Pass One Appointments and closes on the 10th day of instruction. Please check out the Part-time status page on the Office of the University Registrar (OUR) website for more information. 
• Retroactive actions are changes to a student's academic record after finals have begun for the current term. These requests are governed by the Academic Senate Committee on Grade Changes (Grade Change Committee). Please check out the Retroactive Actions & General Appeal page on the Office of the University Registrar (OUR) website for more information. 

• 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.  
• The Aggie Neurodiversity Community (ANC) is a social community of undergraduate and graduate students, as well as general community members, who identify as neurodivergent. Neurodiversity is broadly and inclusively defined, no diagnoses necessary, so as to create as welcoming and diverse a space as we can. We work side-by-side with the Disabled Student Union, another UC Davis club, to create a space for disability cultures while supporting and empowering our communities. ANC has many participation modalities to suit the variable needs and preferences of the neurodivergent community. Members socialize on our Discord server, join weekly meetings, and attend occasional in-person events, in any combination. Weekly meetings are held over Zoom, with new meeting times determined every quarter to best accommodate rotating schedules. 
• Student Health and Counseling offers a variety of groups that are led by licensed counselors. Each group combines professional guidance as well as the unique opportunity to learn from and support peers. Please check out their list of groups including the groups listed below. 
• Living with Chronic Medical Conditions and Disabilities Group: This group is for students managing chronic medical condition or navigating life with a disability. 
• NeuroCrew: This group supports students who self-identify as someone with ADHD, Autism or other neurodivergent conditions 

• 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.
• The Financial Aid and Scholarships office provided a list of additional resources that may help enrolled students through an immediate crisis and prevent future financial emergencies.

All registered students can receive medical and mental health care through SHCS, regardless of insurance coverage.

• Counseling Services: Call 530-752-0871 during regular business hours to schedule an appointment or to request a same-day visit. Other options for support can be found on the Counseling Services website, including: 
• Skills Workshops 
• Counseling Groups 
• Online Counseling 
• The Community Advising Network (CAN) is a diverse team of counselors who are here to help students achieve their goals and address factors that may be affecting their academic success. CAN Counselors are here to support students through informal consultations and/or through therapy. 
• Health 34: Call (530) 754-3434 to connect to a team of healthcare educators and providers who will deliver free, 24/7, non-emergency support and service navigation for mental health and basic medical care to every segment of the UC Davis campus. C 
• “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.

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.

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.

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.