Student Life Services

UCSF is committed to helping students with basic needs and food access. As a participant in the University of California Global Food Initiative, UCSF has established the Basic Needs and Food Security for Students initiative. The initiative represents the collaborative efforts of several campus units — Student Financial Aid, Student Life, and Transportation Services to assist students in order to meet their basic needs in a holistic way.

Support is available in the areas of:

• Food access
• Housing
• Transportation

Visit the Basic Needs and Food Security website to learn more.

First Generation Support Services (FGSS) serves the students whose parents/caregivers did not graduate from a four-year college. Approximately 30% of UCSF students identify as first gen, and we want to support you while you are here. FGSS offers workshops, mentoring opportunities, individual appointments, and community building events.

Visit the First Generation Support Services website to learn more.
 

Restorative justice practices are philosophical and humanizing approaches that focus on repairing harm, making things right, and restoring the community. Incorporating restorative justice practices into our work helps UCSF create safer spaces for people to be brave and vulnerable in an open dialogue that facilitates healing in the community. 

To learn more about:

• Community Circles
• Restorative Circles
• Restorative Justice Conference

see Restorative Justice Practices.

Student Veteran and Military Support Services serves our veteran and military connected students at UCSF with a supportive community, mentorship opportunities, guidance on educational benefits and tools to succeed both academically and personally. We value the skills, assets and experiences that military-affiliated students bring to the UCSF community, and we work to help them achieve their goals and aspirations.

Visit the Student Veteran and Military Support Services website to learn more.