From the Associate Vice Chancellor for Health and Human Services

"We know that when your child is away from home, especially for the first time, his or her health and safety are foremost in your mind. Parents can rest assured that UC Berkeley is dedicated to these all-important aspects of your student's well-being." More >

Health

• University Health Services (Tang Center)
  Searchable for answers to all your student health questions
• Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)
• Campus Resources and Support for Coping with Tragedy
• Area Hospitals

Safety

• Campus Safety: From the Chief of Police
  Insuring the safety and well-being of your student is our most important mission
• UC Police Department
  A full-service department with 77 officers, 45 other full-time personnel, and 60 student employees
• Night Safety Programs
  Nighttime escort and shuttle services

Emergency Information

• Office of Emergency Preparedness
  Just like at home, be ready for quakes, fires, and other crises
• People Locator System
  Web-based emergency contact system to keep students, staff and faculty in touch with their loved ones
  
• Campus Information in an Emergency