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Online Student Services Hub


Welcome to the Online Student Services Hub!

Below, you will find an inventory of online student services to support your online needs. The Online Student Services Hub is committed to providing students with the tools to access and use online resources. Please note that some links will direct you to the service's website, while other links lead directly to a request form.

Online Student Services List

Academic Advising

Resource Department Description
Virtual Advising Center Undergraduate College Academic Advising In our Virtual Advising Center (VAC), students may submit questions and receive written responses from College Academic Advisors. Questions may be submitted 24/7 and advisors respond during business hours.
College Remote Advising Services Undergraduate Colleges In addition to our in-person advising services, College academic advisors provide remote advising appointments and remote drop-in advising sessions. See vac.ucsd.edu, “Meet with Advisor” for more information.
Department and Program Remote Advising Services Academic Departments and Programs Many department and program academic advisors provide remote advising appointments and/or remote drop-in advising sessions. See vac.ucsd.edu, “Meet with Advisor” for more information.

Academic Support Services

Resource Department Description
Academic Support Advising SRS - SSP - TSS Transfer Hub's Academic Support Coordinator performs outreach to transfer students facing academic difficulty to provide 1:1 support. In addition, virtual resources are available for students seeking support through transfer shock and adjusting to the quarter system. Appointments available online or in-person.

Library Services

Resource Department Description
UC San Diego Ask a Librarian Chat Service UC San Diego Library Chat with a librarian in real-time using our 24/7 Ask a Librarian service.
UC San Diego Library Make an Appointment with a Librarian UC San Diego Library Have a research question? Make an appointment to meet with a librarian over Zoom. Librarians are available with a range of expertise, including specific subjects/disciplines, data, GIS, special collections & archives, systematic reviews, and writing program courses.

Health and Wellness

Resource Department Description
Recreation Health Coaching Recreation UC San Diego Recreation is proud to partner with Point Loma Nazarene University Masters of Kinesiology Integrative Wellness program to bring Health Coaching to UC San Diego undergrad and graduate students. A Health Coach is a trained professional who works with clients in a group or 1-1 setting.

Legal Services

Resource Department Description
Free Immigration Legal Consultations, Guidance Consultations Undocumented Student Services Students may meet with our staff to discuss topics, including traveling, life after college, personal guidance, referrals, applying to graduate school, jobs, and internships. Students and their immediate family members may meet in-person or virtually with our on-campus immigration attorney free of charge for immigration consultations and case representation.
Legal counseling Muir College Virtual advising hours are a remote service available to all Muir students. See our Google Calendar to view an up-to-date schedule. During these hours, you can "drop in" or show up for advising.
Appointments with Immigration Attorney, Andres Lemons UC Immigrant Legal Services Students can book an appointment with me for a variety of reasons, including initial consultation, follow-up appointment, and DACA Renewal.

Undergraduate Research

Resource Department Description
Undergraduate Research Advising Undergraduate Research Hub Transfer Hub's Undergraduate Research Transfer Coordinator performs outreach to transfer students who might be interested in undergraduate research to provide 1:1 support.
Appointments/Virtual Office Hours Undergraduate Research Hub Students can make appointments with URH Coordinators using calendly links listed under each coordinator's bio sketch on the About Us page. The Hub also offers live general Virtual Office Hours via Zoom from 1:00-2:00 on Wednesdays.
Online Undergraduate Research Symposium (OURS) Undergraduate Research Hub The Online Undergraduate Research Symposium is an end-of-the-academic-year opportunity for students in mentored research programs to present posters detailing their projects and findings.

Student Life and Organizations

Resource Department Description
Student Life Human Resources (SLHR) Office Hours Student Life The Student Life Human Resources (SLHR) office hosts Zoom drop-in office hours to assist with student personnel matters as it pertains to employment, hires/onboarding, training, payroll, employee relations, and general employment questions.
Meet with your Student Org (RSO) Fund Manager Student Life Business Office SLBO Fund Managers assist with processing event-related financial transactions for registered student organizations (RSOs). Schedule a meeting, via Calendly, with your student organization fund manager.
Student Organization Drop-In Advising Center for Student Involvement The Student Organization Drop-In Advising is offered throughout the week during the academic year. Drop-In Advising is for when you have a quick question regarding your student organization or need to meet immediately with a Student Organization Advisor.

Graduate Student Services

Resource Department Description
Graduate and Professional Student Hours GEPA Graduate and Professional students are welcome to "drop in" during Student Hours to ask questions of and share ideas with members of the Graduate Education leadership team.

Contact Us

Online Student Experience
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, UC 112
9500 Gilman Drive #0015
La Jolla, CA 92093-0015
Email: m5alvarado@ucsd.edu 

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