Health & Well-Being
Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
College life can be hectic. Between classes, socializing, studying, and work, sometimes it can be tough to maintain a healthy mind, body, and spirit. At UCR, we’re committed to improving the physical, emotional, social, and academic well-being of our students. We know that when you feel your best, you can do your best.
At UCR, we have a variety of services, facilities, and special events designed to protect and improve your health and well-being:
Student Recreation Programs
The UCR Student Recreation Center is home to a variety of recreational, intramural and club sports. Take a yoga class, join a game of pick-up basketball, or sign up for an adventure like rock climbing, surfing or camping with our Outdoor Excursions Program. The expanded Outdoor Complex includes 10 tennis courts, a full size roller hockey rink, two sand volleyball courts, and two full-length basketball courts. The facilities are free to UCR students with a current ID. Others may purchase quarterly memberships or day passes.
Programs include:
Campus Health Center
UCR’s Campus Health Center provides high-quality, confidential medical care to students, with a focus on convenient, affordable and easily accessible services. All registered students are eligible to use the center. Students with the UC Student Health Insurance Plan have no out-of-pocket expenses for doctor’s visits. Students with private insurance will have a $20 fee for doctor’s visits. Lab work, x-rays, procedures and pharmaceuticals carry a range of fees. Ask your health care provider for specifics.
For appointments, call (951) 827-3031
Services include:
- Emergency
- After-Hours Care
- Primary Care
- Walk-in Clinic
- Women’s Health
- Travel Clinic
- Allergy Clinic
- Full-service Pharmacy
- On-site Laboratory
- Dental Clinic
- Health & Wellness Services
- Health Education
- Insurance
Walk-in Clinic Hours
8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Thursday
Counseling Center
The Counseling Center is dedicated to creating a positive, healthy atmosphere at UCR, working with students to provide an environment that promotes their academic, career, personal, and social development. The center’s clinical team provides counseling services to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students, in addition to consultation and programming services to the broader university community.
We encourage you to use our services and view us as an integral part of your university support system. We are committed to working with you in strengthening your personal awareness and helping you grow and develop in ways that allow you to take advantage of the educational opportunities at UCR.
Our counselors are available by phone 24 hours, seven days a week, at (951) 827-5531.
Campus Safety/Police
UCR’s Police Department is here to provide a safe and secure environment to enhance your experience at UCR. Our professional law enforcement officers value the opportunity to provide service in a manner that is fair, courteous, responsive, and efficient. An attitude of respect for, and the protection of, the worth, dignity, and rights of all is the foundation of our law enforcement agency.
In addition to law enforcement activities, we provide these additional services:
- Escort Service
- Crime Prevention Tips
- Crime Alert Notification
- Lost & Found
- Police Reports
- LiveScan Fingerprinting
- CLERY Act Statistics
- Monthly Crime Log
- Community Service Officer Program
Campus Emergency Notification System
UCR has launched an emergency communications system to expand the ability to quickly and reliably communicate with students, staff and faculty in an emergency. Initially, the new system will focus on emergency text messaging to contact the campus community. Future enhancements will include the ability to deliver messages to instant messaging accounts, campus digital displays, voice mailboxes, and a wide variety of other personal and business communications devices.
Sign up for the emergency notification system today
Environmental Health & Safety
Our first priority is creating a safe and healthy environment for everyone on campus.
From earthquake preparedness to fire safety, the Department of Environmental Health & Safety is here to provide planning, guidance, and coordination of services.
Our services include:
- Biosafety
- Emergency Management
- Environmental Health
- Environmental Programs
- Ergonomics
- Fire Safety
- Hazardous Materials
- Laboratory & Research Safety
- Radiation Safety
- Risk Management
- Safety & Industrial Hygiene
- Sustainability
- Training
- Waste Management
Familiarize yourself with emergency procedures and find out how you can help keep our campus safe.
