In addition to those student services that are provided by staff at the School of Medicine, offices that are located on the main campus provide many additional services. The locations and telephone numbers for those offices are contained in the current UCI Telephone Directory.

Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity

The Office Equal Opportunity and Diversity provides consultation to the campus and UCI Medical Center on the interpretation and application of UCI policy and federal and state laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action. It also provides direction for the implementation and monitoring of the University’s plans involving staff, faculty, and business-related affirmative action.

The Office investigates and provides assistance in the resolution of complaints alleging discrimination, including sexual harassment, by students, faculty, and staff. In addition, it develops and administers affirmative action development programs for faculty and staff, and conducts educational workshops and programs to promote awareness and support of the University’s affirmative action and diversity programs. For further information, stop by 103 Multipurpose Science & Technology Building, call (949) 824-5594, or visit their website.

Office of the University Ombuds

The Office of the University Ombuds receives complaints, concerns or problems that medical students, residents and fellows may encounter at the medical school or UCI-Medical Center. The office is an informal resource. Users of the office are provided a confidential place to explore options to make informed decisions. When appropriate, the office will initiate an informal inquiry with the goal of facilitating or negotiating a resolution that is acceptable to all parties involved.

The Ombuds acts as an independent, impartial, and confidential problem solver. The office advocates for fairness and equity. If a matter cannot be resolved through the office, the appropriate referral will be made. The Office of the Ombuds does not replace or substitute for formal grievance, investigative, or appeals processes made available by the university or medical school. The office does not have the authority to make decisions or decide policy.
However, the office can elevate legitimate matters or concerns to decision makers when appropriate. In addition, the Ombuds can make recommendations regarding policy review and change as appropriate. Visit https://ombuds.uci.edu for more information.

Campus Police

Campus police provide a variety of services on campus and have the authority to enforce the law on campus, within one mile of the campus, and any place in the state if they are in pursuit of an offender or suspected offender. They are available on a 24-hour basis for mental health emergencies. Dial 911 for any police, fire or medical emergency. For more information please visit their website.

Campus Recreation Center

A Non-Academic Department that is part of Intercollegiate Athletics and Campus Recreation, a Sub-Division of the Division of the Chancellor. Campus Recreation programs and services are funded through student fees and operational income with the purpose of complementing the university's mission by enhancing the campus community through recreational sports and fitness activities. ARC (Anteater Recreation Center) members are allowed access to the ARC and the use of all facilities during the available hours:

1,000 square foot weight/fitness room
36-foot high Rock Climbing Wall
3-court gymnasium with an elevated jogging track
1-court gymnasium with rounded corners for soccer and floor hockey
3 Racquetball Courts
25-yard by 25 meter, 10 lane lap and leisure pool
Three 2,500 square foot group fitness and sports instruction rooms
Over 35 drop-in group exercise classes a week
Noon and evening lap swimming hours at the Crawford Hall Aquatics complex
Participate in Intramural Sports and some Club Sports

For more information on what campus recreation offers check out their website.

Career Center

The Career Center services focus on Career Development (the process of career decision-making), Employment/Internship Search, and Graduate/Professional School selection and application. The Career Center is open throughout the year to currently enrolled UC Irvine students. For more information on what Career Center offers check out their website.

DREAM Center

The UCI DREAM Center’s mission is to stand with and serve those impacted by immigration policy through advancing systemic change, deconstructing oppressive policies, and fostering community. DACA students are strongly encouraged to seek resources at the DREAM Center. Visit their website for more information regarding available resources: https://dream.uci.edu/

Child Care

If you are a parent and a student, you can get a helping hand from Child Care Services at UCI. There are six educational childcare programs, all located near Verano Place, offering services ranging from an infant-toddler center and a preschool through extended day care and a Montessori School. All interested families are urged to apply for enrollment early, as there is a waiting list for several of the programs.

For more information on what UCI Child Care services offers check out their website here. You may also call the administrative office at 949-824-2100.

Counseling Center

The Counseling Center offers individual, group, and couples therapy at no cost to all UCI students who have paid Registration Fees. Support groups include Asian women, Chicanas, African-American men, African-American women, gay men, and lesbians. The Center also offers workshops and courses that are related to academic or personal concerns. The UCI Counseling Center is located in the heart of the U.C. Irvine campus and has been serving of the UCI community since the early 70's. The Center is located on the second floor of the Student Services I building across the Student Center, next to the Cross-Cultural Center. For directions and location of the Counseling Center you may refer to building 105 in the UCI campus map.

The Counseling Center is a department within Counseling & Health Services cluster within the division of Student Services. We are concerned with issues facing the entire University community and provide services throughout the campus. In addition to providing clinical services, our staff teach classes and provide workshops in the residence halls, at off-campus weekend retreats and seminars organized by students, and at University orientation programs. Center staff also provides consultation and workshops to campus student organizations, academic departments, and other University offices. In addition, our psychologists teach courses offered through the schools of Social Sciences and Social Ecology. For more information on what UCI Counseling Center offers check out their website.

Disability Services Center

Students with a permanent or temporary disability have a number of resources available including the Disability Services Center (DSC), which is located on the main campus in Continuing Education 3, Bldg.#234 Pereira Drive, Irvine, CA 92697-5250. The DSC assists students from the time of admission to graduation.

Many services and resources are identified on the DSC website, and include specialized equipment for loan or use, test-taking assistance, digital textbooks, enlarged print, referral for diagnostic evaluation for learning disabilities, interpreters, and golf cart transportation to locations on campus inaccessible by car or campus shuttle.

DSC also provides a reduced distraction test/exam environment and accommodations such as extended time and various technologies (text to speech, screen magnification, Braille, and software for students with print difficulties.) Staff members often refer Medical Students to additional campus resources and assist with government and community agencies. All buildings at UCI are accessible to wheelchairs. Housing and dining facilities accommodate students with physical disabilities.

For specific information regarding disability-related resources and campus accessibility please contact the office directly at (949) 824-7494 to speak with the School Of Medicine disability liaison visit the DSC website.

Students should also refer to the Students With Disabilities and Seeking Accommodations Policy within the School of Medicine

Lactation Station

At the Irvine Campus, the Center for Student Wellness and Health Promotion offers a lactation station for the campus community in the Student Center, third floor, Room G319. The quiet, comfortable, secure room allows mothers to breastfeed or pump; and a diaper-changing station is located nearby. Resources on pregnancy and breastfeeding also are available. Most information can be found at 949-824-9355 (949.UCI.WELL) or the UCI Irvine Health Sciences website.

At the Medical Campus in Orange, for breastfeeding mothers, a private room for pumping milk is available to residents and students 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. The key is at the desk in the main lobby until 9:30 p.m. when the desk closes. The key is given to the security desk at that time so that is it accessible during the night. We do ask that the key be signed out so that we can track the room's usage, and to keep people from using the room to take breaks or sleep. Please contact the Health Education Department, 714-456-8433 if you have any questions or concerns regarding the room or the process.

Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Resource Center (LGBTRC)

The center provides educational programs and support services to UCI students, staff, faculty and the surrounding community. The center hosts programs and workshops designed to raise campus and community awareness of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) issues and heterosexism. Provides peer counseling for LGBT issues, leadership training, volunteer opportunities, and information/referral to campus and community resources. Provides meeting space and support for campus groups and classes. Houses a study lounge and library of books, periodicals, and videos on LGBT topics. Serves as a source of information and assistance to UCI's neighboring communities and as a model program for other schools and universities.

In collaboration with the UCI Counseling Center, the LGBTRC provides peer-counseling services to students who are interested in talking with someone individually about issues related to sexual orientation. The Peer Counselors receive training to provide support, information and referrals about LGBT issues. Peer Counselors also provide educational programs and workshops aimed at reducing homophobia and heterosexism on campus. The Peer Counseling Program assists students who may be questioning their sexual orientation, coming out or dealing with issues involving family and friends. Peers also provide support for heterosexual students who seek a greater understanding of LGBT issues. To make an appointment with a peer counselor, or to request a workshop, call the LGBTRC or drop in during peer counseling hours.

For more information on what LGBTRC offers check out their website.

Student Disability Insurance

All students are provided long term disability insurance through Guardian Life Insurance Company. The cost is covered by student fees and blanket coverage is provided through Medical Education. There is a 90 day waiting period for disability due to injury and for disability due to illness. The student must be continuously disabled for this 90 day period to be eligible for payment under this policy. For a disability which begins during the first two years of medical school, a disabled student is eligible for a benefit of $1500 per month, prior to any reduction for earnings. For a disability which begins during the third or fourth year of medical school, a disabled student is eligible for a benefit of $2000 per month, prior to any reductions for earnings.

A written notice must be sent to Guardian Life Insurance Company for an injury or illness for which a student intends to file a long term disability claim within 30 days of the injury or the start of the illness. This notice should include the student’s name, social security number and policy number. The Office of Student Support can provide the policy number and further information regarding disability insurance. The insurance company will then send the student a claim form that will need to be filled out appropriately and returned within a reasonable amount of time. It may be required to produce proof of loss or certification of the extent and nature of the disability from all physicians who have treated the cause of the disability. In addition, proof of current monthly earnings will be required.

Disability ends when ( a) the student is able to perform the requirements of a regular full time student or (b) after the student has received 24 consecutive net monthly payments, the date it is determined that the student is able to perform the major duties of any suitable occupation or employment. Please contact the Office of Student Support for further information or assistance regarding long term disability insurance.

RELATED POLICIES, FORMS AND LINKS

Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity
Office of the University Ombudsman
UCI Mediation Services
Campus Police
Campus Recreation Center
Career Center
UCI Child Care Services
UCI campus map
UCI Counseling Center
Disability Services Center
UCI Health Sciences
Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Resource Center
Student Activities Office
Office of Academic Integrity and Student Conduct

Rev. 4/25/2024