UC Davis Office of Graduate Studies
The Office of Graduate Studies, commonly referred to as simply “Grad Studies,” is located at 250 Mrak Hall. Since you’ve already been accepted to UC Davis, you’ve no doubt already visited its website. Grad Studies has a wealth of information on its website. If you have a question about anything and can’t find someone to ask, check out the website. It contains information on fees, funding, living in Davis, deadlines, degree requirements, forms, graduate student academic employment (GSR, TA, AI), residency status, etc.
The GGIP contact in Graduate Studies is Sarah Hamid (smooney@ucdavis.edu).
Graduate Student Association (GSA)
The UC Davis Graduate Student Association (GSA) is a student-driven representative organization linking students of the diverse graduate programs across the campus. Funded by graduate student fees, GSA provides services to graduate students and protects and promotes their interests at all levels of University administration. Regularly enrolled graduate students, professional students in the Graduate School of Management, and professional students in the teaching credential program are automatically GSA members. The GSA offers coffee and donuts every Friday from 8:30-10:30am, holds social events throughout the school year, and offers travel awards to graduate students. The GSA office/lounge is located at 253 South Silo.
Associate of Graduate Student Employees
Student Health & Wellness
Medical Services at the Student Health and Wellness Center
SHCS Medical Services, including Insurance Services, is conveniently located on the West side of campus at the Student Health & Wellness Center (SHWC). The center is located on La Rue Road between Hutchison Drive and Orchard Road, across the street from the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) and next to the Colleges at La Rue. Access to the closest parking (lot 35) is on Orchard Road. SHCS is AVAILABLE TO ALL registered students regardless of insurance coverage. To make an appointment
call (530)752-2349 or use the website. To speak with an advice nurse, call – (530) 752-2349 during regular business hours or (530) 752-2300 when the SCHC is closed.
SHCS Counseling Services at North Hall
SHCS Counseling Services is located in the center of the core campus at North Hall. North Hall faces the east side of the quad and is next to Dutton Hall and South Hall. This part of campus is not accessible by car; however, there is plenty of bicycle parking in front and North Hall is close to the Memorial Union bus stop. The nearest metered and paid/permit parking lots are the North Entry Parking Structure and the VP 5 parking lot. To speak with someone in counseling services call (530) 752-2349. Appointments can be made online.
For students with families (spouses and children), restrictions exist for family members to be included in the graduate student’s health care policy. These restrictions differ for domestic and international students. If you require health care for your family, be sure to get information from SHCS directly regarding this issue.
Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)
Health insurance is mandatory. You may enroll in SHIP or submit a waiver showing proof of outside insurance. SHIP provides medical, dental, and vision coverage. Spouses and/or children can be added to SHIP coverage at the student’s expense. Please let the GGIP Coordinator know if you plan to waive SHIP. This will prevent possible overpayments. Also, please pay close attention to the waiver application deadlines.
Transportation & Parking Services (TAPS)
Are you going to bring a car to UC Davis and are you going to drive it to campus? Then, you have to buy a parking permit and TAPS is the place to do this. A parking permit costs ~ $500 for the entire year (prices are based on the starting date of the permit, so they may vary). Current prices are found here. The other main function of TAPS is to issue bicycle licenses. The permits are $12 for a two-year period ($6 to renew), your bike will be registered and, if stolen, you’ll have a much better chance of retrieving it. Please note that students and employees living in residence halls, including Solano Park, Russell Park, LaRue Park, The Colleges at LaRue, Primero Grove, 8th and Wake, and West Village are NOT eligible to purchase long-term campus day use permits. Details may be found here.
TAPs also provides motorist assistance. The services provided include: Lock Out Service; Tire Inflation; Ride to a Gas Station; and Jump Start. Call (530) 752-8277.
The Pantry
The Pantry is housed at the UC Davis Memorial Union #154 (first floor). Students must only present a valid UC Davis ID Card to receive three nutritional meals, food items, or toiletries per day. The staff at The Pantry will never record any personal information about the students and will strive to ensure that every student visiting the Pantry or utilizing its services will retain a high level of anonymity.