Compliance Statement on Campus Policy of Nondiscrimination

The University of California, in accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy*, disability, age, medical condition (cancer-related), ancestry, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation,or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran. The University also prohibits sexual harassment. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission, access, and treatment in University programs and activities. Inquiries regarding the University’s student-related nondiscrimination policies may be directed to Margaret Heisel, (510) 987-9572.
* Pregnancy includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth.

Student Records and Privacy

In accordance with the Federal Privacy Act of 1974, you are hereby notified that disclosure of your social security number is mandatory. This record keeping system was established prior to January 1, 1975 pursuant to (1) the authority of the Regents of the University of California under Art. IX, Sec. 9 of the California Constitution and (2) the Undergraduate Admissions System Reference Manual, Information System Division, Office of the Vice President, Business and Finance, University of California, January 5, 1972, p. 1-5. The principal uses of the number shall be to (1) verify your identity in the Graduate Admissions record system and (2) interface with the integrated Student Information System.

Notice of Availability of the UC Davis Campus Security Report

As provided by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998, you are entitled to request and receive a copy of the Security Report for the University of California, Davis, campus. The report includes statistics for the past three years concerning crimes and incidents reported to campus security authorities (whether the crime occurred on campus, in off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University, or on public property adjacent to campus). The report also provides campus policies and practices concerning security-how to report sexual assault and other crimes, crime prevention efforts, policies/laws governing alcohol and drugs, victims' assistance programs, student discipline, campus resources, and other matters. You may obtain a copy of this report online by accessing the UC Davis Police Department web page or by submitting a request to the UC Davis Information Practices Officer:

Information Practices Officer
Offices of the Chancelor and Provost
University of California, Davis
1 Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616

Other Important Information You Should Know

STUDENT PRIVACY RIGHTS under the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), including procedures for inspection, correction, and disclosure of information in student records; a description of what constitutes directory information and the consequences of blocking release of directory information; and procedures for imposing/removing such a block: http://registrar.ucdavis.edu/UCDWebCatalog/appendix/nondesc.html.

STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, including the availability of scholarships and financial aid programs (e.g., how to apply, eligibility criteria, award criteria, and rights/responsibilities of aid recipients): http://financialaid.ucdavis.edu/.

All of this information is available in full at: http://www.ucop.edu/ucophome/coordrev/ucpolicies/aos/toc.html. If you do not have access to the Internet, you may obtain the above information by submitting a written request to the Assistant Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs, 476 Mrak Hall, University of California, One Shields Avenue, Davis, California 95616, labeling the outside of the envelope as an “Information Request” and specifying the kinds of information requested.

GENERAL INFORMATION

General information: http://www.ucdavis.edu/
Costs of attendance: http://www.ormp.ucdavis.edu/budget/brm/studentfees/index.html
Academic programs: http://registrar.ucdavis.edu/ucdwebcatalog/majors.html
Services for disabled students: http://sdc.ucdavis.edu/
Financial Aid Office contacts: http://financialaid.ucdavis.edu/managers.html
Withdrawal procedures and locations where students can complete a withdrawal from school: http://registrar.ucdavis.edu/ucdwebcatalog/academicinfo/leaving.html
Refund policies: http://registrar.ucdavis.edu/csrg/refunds.html
Return of aid rules: http://financialaid.ucdavis.edu/graduate/Student/R2T4.html
Accreditation: http://registrar.ucdavis.edu/ucdwebcatalog/appendix/accredit.html
Student aid for study abroad: http://quarterabroad.ucdavis.edu/resources/aidandscholarship.html
Graduate Student Financial Support: http://www.gradstudies.ucdavis.edu/ssupport/