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Campus Safety

Your student’s safety and well-being are of the utmost importance to us. Familiarize yourself with our emergency procedures and resources, our campus police department, and our re-envisioned approach to campus safety and security.

UC San Diego Police Car

 

Campus Emergency Contacts

Type of Emergency Call
General Emergency

From a campus landline: 9-1-1


From a cell phone: (858) 538-HELP (4357)


NOTE: Dialing 911 from a cell phone will reach the nearest California Highway Patrol, and not the UC San Diego Campus police.

Campus Emergency Status Information

(888) 308-UCSD (8273)


In the event of a major emergency affecting the campus, the toll-free number above will share 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.

Note: This phone number is maintained through an out-of-state telecommunication service to ensure it will be available following an earthquake or other major disaster.


emergency@ucsd.edu

Environment, Health and Safety (858) 534-3660
Facilities Management (858) 534-2930
Office of the Ombuds (858) 534-0777
Counseling and Psychological Services (858) 534-3755
Sexual Assault Resources (858) 534-5793
Harassment/Discrimination (858) 534-8298
Student Health Services (858) 534-2165
IT Service Desk
(Telephone/Data/ Repair Service)
(858) 246-4357

Triton Alert Emergency Notifications

The UC San Diego Triton Alert emergency notification system uses SMS messaging and emails to keep the campus community updated in emergency situations.

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Sexual Assault
Resources and Education

Campus Advocacy Resources and Education (CARE) at the Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC) UC San Diego's confidential 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 throughout the year. For more information call (858) 534-HELP.

Contact Us

Parents' Helpline: (858) 534-7273

parents@ucsd.edu