Resources

Resources

Helpful Resources for GGCS Students

Many resources are available to GGCS students and UC Davis graduate students in general -- here are some of our most popular ones. 

Academic Assistance and Professional Development

  • GradPathways
  • GradPathways offers over 200 workshops, seminars and panel discussions throughout the year on topics such as writing and presentation skills, teaching, leadership, professionalism and career management. 
  • UC Davis Graduate Studies
  • Check out university-wide graduate news and resources via Graduate Studies.
  • UC Davis Graduate Studies Mentoring
  • UC Davis Graduate Studies supports and advances graduate faculty/student mentoring through a variety of efforts.
  • Writing Across the Curriculum
  • Graduate Writing Program tutors offer individual consultations, writing workshops and more for UC Davis graduate students. 
  • Student Academic Assistance and Tutoring Centers
  • UC Davis offers one-on-one tutoring and support.
  • UC Davis Graduate Student Association
  • For the latest news, events and announcements, follow the association on Facebook.
  • Handshake Jobs and Internships System
  • With UC Davis Handshake, you can search and apply for jobs and internships, connect to employers and sign-up for company interviews and recruiting events. Over 100 internships and jobs (both on- and off-campus) are posted every day!

Financial Assistance and Funding

  • Student Accounting
  • All fellowship stipends are paid via Student Accounting, not UCPath. UC Davis Student Accounting also assists with processing tuition and fee remissions, fellowships direct deposit, and other important tasks to ensure that our students receive the appropriate support that they need. 

    For in-person assistance, students may visit Dutton Hall, Second Floor.
  • UCPath
  • All student employment are paid via UCPath, not Student Accounting. Student employment includes positions such as Graduate Student Researcher (GSR), Teaching Assistant (TA), and Reader. On-campus employment means you will receive your paycheck from UCPath!
  • Contact UCPath
  • If you need to contact the UCPath Center, first keep in mind that their office is centrally located to serve all UC's, not just UC Davis. Therefore, there is no UCPath Center located on-campus to go to in-person.

    Employees may contact the UCPath Center via phone at (855) 982-7284, Monday - Friday, between 8AM-5PM. 

    Employees may also open a case with UC Path, and someone will contact you as soon as they are available. 

    Employees can make a phone appointment by requesting a callback. After logging in to UCPath, select “Ask UCPath” to Submit an Inquiry or view My Inquiries. After making note of which case you need assistance with, select "CLICK HERE TO REQUEST A CALLBACK APPOINTMENT" at the top of the page to schedule an appointment.

    This website has some FAQ's which may also provide some assistance.
  • Direct Deposit

  • As a reminder, fellowships are paid through Student Accounting, not UCPath. Student employment, such as TA, GSR, Reader, etc. are all paid through UCPath. Because of this, there are also two different direct deposits to register for:

    ♦   Fellowships direct deposit: please go to MyBill and click on the “Refunds” tab. We have also developed a step-by-step reference guide to walk you through the enrollment process.
    ♦   TA or GSR positions direct deposit (UCPath):  On the left side, click Employee Actions > Income and Taxes > Direct Deposit

    We strongly advise students to register for direct deposit as soon as possible!

  • Financial Aid Office
  • Located in Dutton Hall, First Floor, the Financial Aid Office can help you with campus grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study programs. Financial Aid can assist with submitting your FAFSA, and answer some questions about different means of financial aid.
  • Complete Your FAFSA 
  • The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens in October, with a deadline of March 2 every year.
  • Emergency, Short-Term Loans and Grant Programs
  • Emergency, Short-Term, and Assistant Loan programs are available for graduate students. For more information and eligibility criteria, please visit the Financial Aid website.

    The Graduate Studies Emergency Grant Program provides support for graduate students experiencing unexpected challenges that impede their progress toward their degrees. This program is always open, and students may apply for this grant at any time. However, 

    New incoming students who are employed on-campus (GSRs, TAs, etc.) may be particularly interested in the Fall Quarter Graduate Student Transition Loan. These are interest-free loans that allow students to borrow up to $1,900 against their remaining Fall Quarter paychecks. 

    Aggie Compass Basic Needs Center offers a range of resources, including Basic Needs Emergency Grants up to $3,000. Students in need of financial assistance may visit this webpage for further info on available Aggie Compass financial resources.

    The UC Davis Student Health and Counseling Services offers a Health Equity Fund to help address out-of-pocket health expenses up to $2,500.
  • Fellowships
  • ♦   UC Davis Graduate Studies Internal Fellowships -- Review each one and apply for ones in which you’re eligible; annual deadline of January 15. 
    ♦   External Fellowships -- See Grad Studies’ website for opportunities.
    ♦   Pivot is a great resource to search for external fellowships
    ♦   UC Davis Office of Research Funding Opportunities & Limited Submissions
    ♦   Graduate Studies Travel Awards -- For travel to present a research paper at professional meetings; offered twice per year; due October 15 and due March 15. 
    ♦   GSA Travel Award -- Offered twice per year.
    ♦   GGCS Travel Award (Ph.D. students only): application sent via email to Ph.D. students annually.

Graduate Students With Families

Physical and Mental Health

  • UC Davis Student Health and Counseling Services
  • SHCS offers group and individual counseling as well as referral services.
  • Counseling Services for Graduate Students
  • While earning a graduate degree is exciting, the journey can be long and challenging. Graduate students, in particular, may struggle to manage school, finances, and self-care. The combined stress can affect your academic functioning level and your overall well-being. Meeting with a counselor can help students clarify issues, explore options, and cope more effectively. 

    As part of Graduate Studies' Counseling Services, Dr. Bai-Yin Chen specializes in assisting graduate students, and has an office in the Graduate Center at Walker Hall to meet with graduate students. You may contact her directly via email at bychen@ucdavis.edu or via phone at (530) 752-0871.
  • Aggie Mental Health Resources
  • UC Davis Health Education has compiled a resource page of mental health resources for students. This webpage provides students as a "first-stop" for mental health resources to facilitate academic success and positive mental health.
  • UC Davis Ombuds
  • UC Davis Office of the Ombuds is a confidential, independent, impartial and informal problem-solving and conflict management resource for all members of the UC Davis community. The Ombuds can assist by listening to concerns, clarifying issues, identifying policies and resources, and providing coaching and communication strategies. 
  • Activities and Rec Center (The ARC)
  • The ARC is free for students during academic year. Our 150,000 square-foot facility features hundreds of pieces of top-of-the-line exercise machines and equipment, dedicated spaces for specialty workouts, a new outdoor fit yard, and so much more. The ARC facilities include a fitness center, strength room, exercise studios, rock wall, wall courts, and indoor track, and more! No matter your fitness level, we invite you to come as you are and move with us. 
  • Campus Recreation Programs
  • Check out UC Davis Campus Recreation for aquatics, crafts, classes clubs and much more.

Food and Nutrition

  • The Pantry
  • Bring your student ID to The Pantry in Memorial Union 154 for nutritious meals, food items and toiletries -- up to five free items per day.
  • Aggie Compass
  • Aggie Compass is a student-community space in the East Wing of the Memorial Union (First Floor) where you can find fresh produce during Fruit & Veggie Up!, get CalFresh enrollment and assistance, and find resources for stable housing and financial assistance. 
  • Healthy Aggies
  • Get nutrition/wellness counseling and support with Healthy Aggies.
  • UC Davis Farmers Market
  • The UC Davis On-Campus Farmers Market is open Fall (the six weeks before Thanksgiving) and Spring at noon on the Quad.
  • Downtown Davis Farmers Market
  • Enjoy this market year-round at Central Park: Saturdays, 8 a.m. -1 p.m. March - Oct.; Wednesday evenings. Reduced cost produce at the end of the market.
  • Student Farm
  • Check out the Student Farm's produce and flower sales and sign up for weekly produce boxes.

Travel and Transportation

Recreation and Entertainment

  • Xfinity
  • Find out about free access to Xfinity.
  • Mondavi Center
  • The Mondavi Center offers a wide variety of arts and entertainment events by renowned speakers and performers. First ticket is free!
  • Manetti Shrem Art Museum
  • This on-campus museum is free for all attendees. 
  • Arboretum
  • The UC Davis Arboretum admission is free and the venue offers numerous events.
  • Sports
  • Students have free or low-cost admission to many campus sports events. Check out the calendar.
  • Outdoor Adventures
  • Get involved in outdoor sports and activities with Outdoor Adventures.
  • Crafts
  • The Craft Center has varying, low-cost crafting classes.