Basic Needs for Students
Summary Description
UCSF Basic Needs for Students supports students with the essential resources to thrive here at UCSF. These resources include:
- Finance and budget
- Accessibility
- Health and wellness
- Food
- Housing
- Transportation
- Dependent care
Through a robust model of prevention, intervention, and emergency relief, Basic Needs connects students to critical on- and off-campus resources and provides educational opportunities for students to take personal responsibility for their wellness.
Basic Needs has a direct influence on the mental-emotional-physical health, wellness, academic performance, professional development, and holistic success of our students, which directly influences quality of life, sense of belonging, persistence, graduation rates, and overall experience.
Additional Information
Contact for questions and additional info: basicneeds@ucsf.edu
Basic Needs for Students is offered through Student Life, which is part of the Office of Education and Student Affairs, which advances UCSF’s mission by delivering high-quality programs and services that empower learners and educators.