Resources for New Graduate Students

Aggie Compass Basic Needs Center Memorial Union, East Wing compass@ucdavis.edu 530-752-9254	Ensures that every student has safe, secure housing, access to healthy food and financial stability.
Aggie Mental Health Services and Contact Information	A range of UC Davis mental well-being resources including crisis and urgent care information, confidential and professional support, and self-care resources.
Community Housing Listing chl@asucd.ucdavis.edu 347 Memorial Union Davis, CA 95616 530-752-1990	Informative renters’ guide, apartment listings and other useful tips and contact information to assist tenants.
Graduate Student Association Leadership Contacts	Represents over 5,000 students and advocates for their academic success and well-being. GSA sends out a weekly email newsletter containing news and opportunities for graduate students.
Student Housing and Dining Services Locations, Directions and Parking 530-752-2033	Information about housing at UC Davis.
Student Parent Resources studentparent-wg@ucdavis.edu	Resources to help address the challenges particular to students with children, including information on childcare, housing, activities, community events, crisis support, financial support, and leave options.

GradPathways Institute for Professional Development	Provides ongoing programming and workshops to help students develop skills to prepare for their postgraduate careers.
Initiative for Maximizing Student Development Program Contact Information	Support for underrepresented students entering doctoral programs in the biomedical sciences. Funded by the National Institutes of Health-Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (NIH-IMSD). The IMSD program aims to increase biomedical and behavioral sciences Ph.D. degree holders from underrepresented groups.
Mentoring Resources	Rather than seeking comprehensive mentorship from one sole mentor, graduate students should create a collective of mentors to guide them on their various needs and goals.