Graduate and Professional Program Students

Feeling anxious? View resources to address your stress.

→ Open Access Resource Library: An online collection of topical articles, podcasts and videos geared towards demystifying services, supports, and professionals who are trained to help.

→ Each Aggie Matters: Dedicated to educating the campus community about mental health. Students may experience feelings such as stress, loneliness and anxiety and we want them to know that they are not alone.

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Are you facing challenges accessing free and affordable food, stable housing, or financial resources?

→ Aggie Compass Basic Needs Center: If you are a UC Davis student facing challenges accessing adequate food, stable housing, or financial resources, you're encouraged to make use of the Basic Needs Center or The ASUCD Pantry.

→ Food Access Map: Find food and food resources on campus and in the Davis community, including free food, microwave locations, CalFresh-accepting vendors, food trucks, and vending machines.

Struggling to balance studying and parenting?

→ WorkLife – Student Parent Resources: Being both a student and a parent comes with its own set of unique challenges and responsibilities and COVID-19 has exacerbated many of those. Resources and options are listed on this page, including Financial Support for student parents.

→ Women's Resources and Research Center – Family Activities: The WRRC is offering a variety of limited and online programs during these times.

Looking for ways to stay active?

→ Campus Recreation: Living Well is offering a range of free outdoor group exercise classes for UC Davis students during fall quarter as well as low-cost small group training classes and virtual offerings for those off campus.

→ Walking Loops: Take a mental health break, plug into nature, and connect with campus on the marked 1-mile or 5K walking loops.

→ Arboretum and Public Garden: Recharge in the campus' historic Arboretum. Explore their walking paths, collections, and gardens, including, but not limited to, the Native American Contemplative Garden, Redwood Grove and Oak Grove.

→ Physical Activity Map: This resource highlights outdoor areas for physical activity in and around Davis, including sports courts and nearby hiking trails.

Do you need to talk to a counselor or academic advisor?

→ Student Health and Counseling Services – Counseling and Psychiatry: Individual and group counseling and skills workshops are currently being offered via secure video conferencing or by telephone consultation.

→ Student Health and Counseling Services – Therapy Assistance Online (TAO): TAO is an interactive, dynamic, easy-to-access online program that provides support for anxiety, depression and other common concerns. TAO programs are accessible online 24/7 and can be completed through a smartphone, tablet or computer.

→ Graduate Studies: View special COVID-19 FAQs and resources curated just for graduate students. Contact your program coordinator and advisors to help you navigate program requirements.

→ UC Davis School of Medicine and the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing Student Wellness: Reach out for support and attend upcoming wellness workshops to achieve and maintain physical and mental health throughout your career.

Eager to build community with your peers?

→ Community Resource and Retention Centers: Get involved with student-focused centers that build community and advance equity at UC Davis. Find student positions, volunteer and internship opportunities and participate in engaging events. Centers include, but are not limited to, the AB540 and Undocumented Center, Center for Student Involvement, and the Cross Cultural Center.

→ Services for International Students and Scholars: Find resources and connect with your Global Aggies community with online programs and social events.

→ Professional Program Student Organizations: Find a specialty club or organization to connect with others who have similar interests through the School of Veterinary Medicine or School of Medicine.