Campus Safety Parent & Family Programs
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Use these resources to stay informed of campus alerts, emergencies, and safety; in addition to preventative information to keep your student safe and well.
UC San Diego Emergency Operations Plan
The campus's Emergency Operations Plan provides the framework for an organized and trained response to various human-caused and natural emergency situations including fires, hazardous spills, earthquakes, flooding, explosion, and civil disorders.
UC San Diego Police Department
The Police Department is located on campus near Warren College, and patrols the campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Campus Advocacy Resources & Education
CARE at SARC is the UC San Diego advocacy and education office for sexual violence and gender-based violence (dating violence, domestic violence, stalking). CARE is on call 24 hours a day and on weekends through the year. For more information call (858) 534-HELP.
UC San Diego Campus Emergency Contacts
| Type of emergency | Call |
|---|---|
| General Emergency | Land Line: 9-1-1 Cell Phone: 858-538-HELP or 858-534-4357 |
| Campus Emergency Status Information* | (888) 308-8273 |
| Environment, Health & Safety | (858) 534-3660 |
| Facilities Management | (858) 534-2930 |
| Office of the Ombuds | (858) 534-0777 |
| Counseling and Psychological Services | (858) 534-3755 |
| Rape (Student Safety Awareness / CARE) | (858) 534-5793 |
| Sexual Harassment | (858) 534-8298 |
| Student Health Service | (858) 534-2165 |
| Telephone/ Data/ Repair Service | (858) 246-4357 |
Note: When using a cell phone to call for an emergency on campus, dial (858) 534-HELP.
Dialing 911 from a cell phone will reach the nearest California Highway Patrol, and not the UCSD Campus police.
* UCSD Campus Emergency Status Info:
Recorded message: (888) 308-8273 (308-UCSD) | Email: emergency@ucsd.edu
In the event of a major emergency affecting the campus, call the toll-free number for a recorded message for real-time updates on possible campus closures, interruption of classes and work schedules, and any special instructions to faculty, staff, and students.
The phone number is maintained through an out-of-state telecommunication service to ensure it will be available following an earthquake or other major disaster.
Parent and Family Top Questions
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