Need help? Berkeley has many resources available to assist.
Report or get support for an incident or act of intolerance, hate, harassment or exclusion
Health
Disabled Students program and access guide
The Tang Center offers many resources, including free counseling for students, faculty and staff, and help dealing with your stress through UC Berkeley’s Be Well To Do Well program.
Licensed psychologist Christine Zhou of University Health Services holds office hours in the College of Engineering. She can help you address any personal concerns that are causing you stress. To schedule a free and confidential consultation, contact her at christinez@uhs.berkeley.edu or (510) 643-7850.
Safety
UC Police – emergencies and security issues
911, or 642-3333.
In the event of a campuswide emergency, visit the Berkeley homepage or the campus emergency site for more information.
WarnMe is UC Berkeley’s emergency alerting and warning service for students, staff, and faculty. You choose the best ways to reach you – phone, text message, or email.
EH&S (Environment, Health and Safety) – chemicals, spills, hazards
(510) 642-3073
Bioengineering Safety Coordinator – Jennifer Teverbaugh
Stanley Hall Building Emergency Plan (BEP)
Stanley Hall Safety Coordinator – Thom Opal
Stanley Hall Building Coordinator – Stanley Hall
Hearst Memorial Mining Building Emergency Plan (BEP)
HMMB Building Coordinator- Jennifer Teverbaugh
Codes of Conduct
Bioengineering students are expected to adhere to all aspects of the university’s Student Code of Conduct, and faculty to the university’s Faculty Code of Conduct.
Gender and diversity resources
The Bioengineering Program welcomes students of all backgrounds and orientations; we believe in fostering an environment of respect and cooperation. Your Bioengineering program staff and graduate advisers are available to offer help and advice whenever you are in need. In addition, campus offers many resources to assist:
Multicultural and ethnic student services
Division of Equity & Inclusion
Educational Opportunity Program
Graduate Minority Students Project
Find cultural and identity-based student organizations
Ombudsperson for Students and Postdoctoral Appointees
Reporting Intolerance
Report or get support for an incident or act of intolerance, hate, harassment or exclusion
UC Systemwide Intolerance Reporting Form, you may file a report anonymously or by name.
You may also choose to file a report with UCPD in 1 Sproul Hall (510) 642-6760 (non-emergency) if you experience or observe a Hate Crime.
UC Berkeley maintains the stophate.berkeley.edu website where you will find campus information and resources.
Please see also the ASUC Student Advocate Office (SAO), Student Legal Services, and additional services and information at the Centers for Educational Justice & Community Engagement.
Sexual harassment and violence support and education
The University of California and the Department of Bioengineering are committed to creating and maintaining a community where all individuals who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in an environment free of harassment, exploitation, or intimidation. Every member of the community should be aware that the University prohibits sexual harassment and sexual violence, and that such behavior violates both law and University policy.
We are dedicated to preventing and addressing sexual harassment and sexual violence. Find resources for everyone at the survivor support center.
UC Berkeley Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD)
UC Berkeley Center for Student Conduct
Financial Aid
The primary resource on scholarships and financial aid for UC Berkeley students is the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office.
More resources on private scholarships are available online, such as at Engineering Degree.
We suggest students always independently verify information from off-campus resources, which may or may not be up-to-date.