CARES TEAM
Campus Assistance, Response, Evaluation & Support Team
Campus and Community Resources
See Something, Say Something, Do Something - Assisting Students in Distress
A hub for the SDSU community to learn how to assess for basic needs & wellness situations, find and use appropriate resources for basic needs & wellness situations.
A faculty/staff guide: Enhancing Communication
SDSU has established emergency preparedness, response and recovery guidelines for students, faculty, staff and campus auxiliary organizations to help minimize and manage the impact of campus emergencies.
The modules below provide useful information about campus and community resources, services, and processes. These resources are updated on an ongoing basis, but may not reflect the most current information – be sure to contact the office or program directly for up to date information. The CARES Team does not evaluate, monitor, or specifically endorse non-university resources.
The modules below provide useful information about campus and community resources, services, and processes. These resources are updated on an ongoing basis, but may not reflect the most current information – be sure to contact the office or program directly for up to date information. The CARES Team does not evaluate, monitor, or specifically endorse non-university resources
If you need additional support navigating resources or processes that may be appropriate to you or a student you are working with, please submit a CARES Referral using the button below:
Resources
Office of Evaluations (Academic Advising)
Make an appointment with an advisor to get help with program planning
Phone: 619-594-6668
Mon.–Thu., 9–11 a.m. and 2–4 p.m.
Virtual Front Desk - Mon.–Fri., 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Meet with a representative virtually.
Email: [email protected]
The College of Graduate Studies provides leadership and support to scholars engaged in over 100 master’s, doctoral, and advanced certificate programs.
Phone: 619-594-6871
The Office of the Registrar:
- Manages academic class and final exam schedule,
- Manages student records, transcripts, and other documents,
- Provides registration services,
- and Houses all registration activities
Withdrawal or Late Schedule Adjustments
San Diego State University offers multiple academic support systems to include advising about general education, major, minor, and other degree requirements, in addition to support and promote student success.
Student Ability Success Center
Phone: 619-594-6473
Email: [email protected]
Student Ability Success Center (SASC) is the university office responsible for providing appropriate academic accommodations for students with disabilities. Services and accommodations may include note taking, accommodated testing, sign language interpreters, real-time captioning and textbooks in accessible formats.
State of California Department of Rehabilitation
Phone: 510-883-6000 | 3075 Adeline Street, #170
The California Department of Rehabilitation works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities. The Department of Rehabilitation works to help transition students with disabilities into meaningful employment and/or post-secondary education.
The International Affairs Complex
The International Affairs Complex (IAC) advances San Diego State University as a global learning community by serving as a crossroads for students from around the world seeking educational opportunities at SDSU, and for SDSU students seeking educational opportunities in other countries.
The IAC offers a full range of programs and services to foster student success, global perspectives, intercultural awareness and international good will. The Center supports international students and students seeking international programs.
Joan and Art Barron Veterans Center
Phone: 619-594-5813
Email: [email protected]
The Joan and Art Barron Veterans Center expands access and empowers veteran and active duty service member engagement within SDSU. The Veterans Center works to increase student veteran enrollment, support academic and co-curricular experiences, and facilitate preparation for goals beyond graduation.
Center for Inclusive Excellence
CIE offers student engagement opportunities that provide: Student facing foundational inclusion trainings creates a shared campus understanding of inclusivity, social justice certification program called: Identity & Allyship Awareness Certificate, and Relationship building, support, and training for student organizations.
Educational Opportunity Programs and Ethnic Affairs
Phone: 619-594-6298
Email: [email protected]
The mission of the Office of Educational Opportunity Programs and Ethnic Affairs is to serve students from low income backgrounds and historically underserved communities by providing innovative and transitional services that facilitate the successful recruitment, retention and development of scholars and leaders as they persist toward a university degree.
Email: [email protected]
The Transfer Student Success team in Academic Affairs utilizes a student-centered approach to facilitate the success of newly admitted transfer students who completed their intent to enroll and continuing transfer students at San Diego State University. The team connects transfer students to campus resources and opportunities as early as possible to help ease their transition to campus and so transfer students can maximize their success at SDSU.
The mission of the Cultural Centers is to support student success through a framework that addresses equity, justice, and inclusion. Centers facilitate the learning and growth of traditionally underserved students through programs and events that educate the campus; facilitation of intergroup dialogues to address pressing issues; and advocacy with campus stakeholders to create an institutional climate that supports the students we serve.
- Black Resource Center
- Native Resource Center
- The Pride Center
- Center for Intercultural Relations
- Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Resource Center (APIDA)
- Latinx Resource Center
- Women's Resource Center
- Center for Transformative Justice
- Undocumented Research Center
Student Account Services
Email: [email protected]
Student Account Services supports:
- Cashiering, Student billing & collections
- Fee refunds & Financial Aid disbursement
- Reconciliation of Financial Aid records
- Campus fee reporting & reconciliation
- Processing of veterans benefits
- Administration of the Short Term Loan Program Facilitation of Loan Exit Interviews Administration of the IRA Funds
- Refunds for Withdrawal, Schedule Adjustment, or Special Circumstance
Financial Aid and Scholarships
The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships provides information and counseling so that you can make informed choices as you and your family plan for meeting the costs associated with attending San Diego State University. We also provide outreach and access services in collaboration with other university departments and the community.
No appointment is needed to speak with a counselor. Contact a financial aid and scholarship counselor to discuss grants, loans, work study and scholarships.
Economic Crisis Response Team (ECRT)
SDSU’s Economic Crisis Response Team (ECRT) aims to bridge the gap in resources for students experiencing immediate food, housing, or unforeseen financial crises that impact student success. Using a holistic approach to well-being, ECRT supports students through crisis by leveraging a campus-wide collaboration that utilizes on and off-campus partnerships and provides direct referrals based on each student’s unique circumstances. ECRT empowers students to identify and access short- and long-term, sustainable solutions in an effort to successfully graduate from SDSU.
Economic Crisis Response Team (ECRT)
SDSU’s Economic Crisis Response Team (ECRT) aims to bridge the gap in resources for students experiencing immediate food, housing, or unforeseen financial crises that impact student success. Using a holistic approach to well-being, ECRT supports students through crisis by leveraging a campus-wide collaboration that utilizes on and off-campus partnerships and provides direct referrals based on each student’s unique circumstances. ECRT empowers students to identify and access short- and long-term, sustainable solutions in an effort to successfully graduate from SDSU.
Housing and Residential Education
The Residential Education Office strives to provide safe and supportive on-campus living learning communities where diverse students are challenged to develop holistically; as scholars, citizens and leaders.
Residential education staff members are dedicated to providing curricular and co-curricular experiences to develop and enhance residents’ academic success, awareness and appreciation of diversity and civic responsibility.
Counseling and Psychological Sciences
Phone: 619-594-5220
Email: [email protected]
C&PS offers a wide range of services to help students obtain support for a variety of presenting concerns. These include individual counseling, couples counseling, group therapy, workshops, specialized programs, and appointments with Baxter, C&PS’ therapy dog.
San Diego Access & Crisis Line: 888-724-7240
Can't Call? The San Diego Access & Crisis Line offers online CHAT services Mon. - Fri. from 4 - 10 p.m.
Well-Being and Health Promotion
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Phone: 800-273-8255
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) provides a number of useful educational resources for family members and caregivers supporting someone with mental illness, students managing a mental health condition during college, and how to help a friend you are concerned about.
Phone: 619-594-4325
Calpulli Center
Book An Appointment
Student Health Services (SHS) brings together a multidisciplinary team of qualified, professional staff specifically dedicated to working with students. Medical staff include board-certified physicians and licensed nurse practitioners. Complementing general medical services is a clinical support staff of registered and licensed vocational nurses, laboratory and X-ray technologists, medical assistants, pharmacists, a dentist, optometrist, and other support staff.
Associated Students has partnered with CLC Legal Plans Incorporated to provide FREE legal and financial services to enrolled SDSU students.
For more information, visit SDSU Student Legal Services' Legal and Financial Resource Center.
Phone: 619-594-1991
Email: [email protected]
Emergency: 9-1-1
The University Police Department (UPD) provides policing services to San Diego State University. UPD deploys officers on foot, bicycles, and patrol vehicles. Our detectives work quickly to resolve cases and connect victims/survivors with resources. We pride ourselves on the strength of our working relationships with our community. UPD embodies the principles of community policing. In other words, working collaboratively with our community in order to prevent and solve crime, while building trust and legitimacy.
Duress Phones - These emergency "blue light" phones are located throughout campus. With the push of a button, they give you immediate access to the University Police Department communication center.
Sexual Misconduct Response and Prevention (Title IX)
San Diego State University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, or sexual orientation in its education programs or activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, or sexual orientation in employment, as well as all education programs and activities operated by the University (both on and off campus), and protect all people regardless of their gender or gender identity from sex discrimination, which includes sexual harassment and sexual violence.
This document provides valuable information regarding reporting options, confidentiality, campus and community resources, and frequently asked questions regarding the definitions, processes, and best practices used when working with Title IX situations.
- SDSU's Title IX Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement of Non-Discrimination and Sexual Violence Prevention Education Statement
- Report an Incident
- Help a Friend
- Support Services
- Confidential Support
Center for Community Solutions
Phone: 858-272-5777
Center for Community Solutions (CCS) is San Diego County's domestic violence and sexual assault emergency response agency. Crisis intervention services include but are not limited to; counseling, transitional housing, domestic violence victim advocacy, sexual assault victim advocacy, and legal services.
1in6 Online Support Group for Men
These weekly chat-based support groups for adult male survivors are free, anonymous, and confidential. Each group is facilitated by a professional counselor and a trained moderator, who provide a safe space to discuss issues related to the effects of and recovery from unwanted or abusive sexual experiences.
To support the mission of San Diego State University, we the Associated Students, create, promote and fund social, recreational, cultural, and educational programs and facilities both on campus and in the community, advocate for student interests, provide leadership opportunities and participate in shared governance.
Student Life & Leadership promotes student engagement, development, and success. We provide a balanced University experience for our diverse community through teaching, advising, and programming.
Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities
The Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities is responsible for acting on behalf of the University president regarding all aspects of student discipline. The office receives reports of alleged student misconduct and investigates complaints in order to determine whether University disciplinary action is to be pursued. Campus related violations include both academic and non-academic misconduct, misconduct in the off-campus surrounding community, off-campus community-sponsored events, and online sites.
In support of the mission of San Diego State University, the Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities educates campus community members about the Student Code of Conduct and assists in the development of students as good citizens.
Office of the Student Ombudsman
Phone: 619-594-6578
E-mail: [email protected]
The Office of the Student Ombudsman provides information, advice, referrals and intervention to students at SDSU. The Student Ombudsman is a student-focused resource who supports students in addressing and resolving concerns or issues that may arise within the University.
