Campus Resources and Support
While the university cannot protect individuals, representing a broad spectrum of beliefs, from potential distress that may arise from the expression of ideas and opinions they may find unwelcome, disagreeable, or offensive, we do acknowledge the impact others exercising their right to free expression can have and offer the following resources as places to find support and community.
Associated Students
Associated Students' mission is to promote student engagement in all areas of campus life through leadership, advocacy, and service in order to build and strengthen our community.
Graduate & Professional Student Association
The Graduate & Professional Student Association represents the interests and concerns of graduate and professional students on campus, locally, systemwide, statewide, and on national levels.
Counseling and Psychological Services
CAPS is committed to promoting student mental health and well-being at an individual and organizational level, as well as the preservation and sustainability of an environment conducive to growth and lifelong learning.
The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program is a confidential service designed to help campus employees* and the members of their immediate household resolve concerns that may be affecting personal well-being and/ or job performance.
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, Graduate and Post Doctoral Affairs
The Assistant Dean of Student Affairs contributes to the success of all UC San Diego graduate and professional students by providing academic, financial, social, community, and health resources, as well as promoting events relevant to graduate students.
Student Legal Services
Student Legal Services offers free and confidential legal services to UC San Diego students.
Center for Student Accountability, Growth, and Education (SAGE)
SAGE meets with students to resolve student conduct incidents, and trains and educates our campus community about the student conduct process and student rights and responsibilities.
Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD)
OPHD works to resolve complaints, and clarifies university policies and procedures regarding unlawful discrimination, unlawful harassment and retaliation.
Staff Association
The Staff Association engages and empowers all UC San Diego staff in order to advocate staff priorities and maximize our impact.
Deans of Student Affairs
Deans of Student Affairs oversee the administration of student life and student development within the colleges.
UC San Diego Office of the Ombuds
The UC San Diego Office of the Ombuds provides confidential, neutral, and informal dispute resolution services for the UC San Diego community.
Campus Community Centers
Campus Community Centers at UC San Diego build affinity among a diverse population of students, faculty and staff members.