The UCI Bookstore, located in the UCI Student Center, stocks all required and recommended course books for classes taught at UCI. In addition, the Bookstore features an extensive selection of general and technical books, medical books, periodicals, computers, software, school supplies, UCI clothing and insignia items, and gifts and greeting cards. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday; telephone (949) 824-BOOK; World Wide Web: http://www.book.uci.edu/. Electronic inquiries and orders may be sent to books@uci.edu.
The UCI Career Center assists UCI students in career planning and decision making through workshops, individual counseling, employment opportunities, and internships. The Center also assists students and alumni seeking career employment opportunities; teaches job-search skills and interviewing techniques; provides career job listings and a full program of on-campus recruitment; and provides graduate and professional school information. Students may easily access all job listing using their student I.D. number via the Career Center's Web site at http://www.career.uci.edu/. This site may be accessed through terminals located in the Center, from the many other on-campus terminals available to students, or via home Internet access. Vocational interest testing and a computerized guidance system are available on a fee-for-service basis.
The Center's Student Internship Program provides UCI students with opportunities to obtain career-related work experience in business, industry, and government. The Center also sponsors the UCDC Internship Program, which selects UCI undergraduate and graduate students for internships (primarily during the summer) in Washington, D.C. and provides a behind-the-scenes look at the activities that shape and implement the nation's future course.
The Center's Educational Career Services assists candidates for Teaching Credentials as well as master's and Ph.D. degree candidates seeking teaching, administrative, and counseling positions in education. Candidate files containing letters of recommendation are maintained and kept active free of charge for currently enrolled master's and Ph.D. candidates seeking positions in higher education; a $75 reactivation fee is charged after six months past graduation for one year of service. A mailing fee of $5 per file applies to all candidates, enrolled or not.
In addition, the Center offers services and programs to meet specialized needs of specific student populations, including the disabled, women, culturally diverse and disadvantaged students, and returning students. Additional information is available from the Center; telephone (949) 824-6881.
Child Care Services includes six Centers offering programs for children from three months to 12 years of age. The programs are open to children of UCI students, faculty, and staff, with priority enrollment and tuition subsidy available to students at three of the Centers. Information may be obtained by visiting the Centers or telephoning (949) 824-2100.
The Counseling Center offers a variety of programs through which students can learn cognitive, affective, and behavioral skills which will enable them to function more effectively in an educational environment. Individual, group, couple, and family psychotherapy are available to all students, as well as crisis intervention services when needed. Staff also provide students with a wide range of workshops and academic courses related to learning and interpersonal issues including stress reduction, assertiveness, coping with depression, human sexuality, cross-cultural interaction, and intimacy and friendships. Staff psychologists train student group leaders, student interns, resident assistants, peer academic advisors, and administrative personnel on topics including stress management, communication, listening, leadership, group dynamics, and crisis intervention skills. The Center's services are free of charge to currently enrolled students. The Counseling Center is located on the second floor of Student Services I; telephone (949) 824-6457; World Wide Web: http://www.counseling.uci.edu.
The Office of the Dean of Students is dedicated to assuring that the diversity of student services and programs offered complement and enrich the educational and out-of-class life of UCI students. This goal is achieved through the provision of a comprehensive range of cultural, social, and intellectual opportunities which promote student learning and development. Additional information is available from the Office; telephone (949) 824-5181; e-mail: deanstu@uci.edu; World Wide Web: http://www.dos.uci.edu/.
The central office of the Dean of Students houses a number of services. More than 275 clubs and organizations with a combined membership exceeding 14,000 students encompass a wide range of interests including academic, environmental, faculty/staff, multicultural, political, recreational, religious, service, social, and sports.
UCI's Greek community includes 31 sororities and fraternities with more than 1,200 members. Programs include Rush (membership recruitment), New Member Education Conference, Faculty Recognition Reception, Greek Songfest, Greek Week, and Greek Awards Night. Many of UCI's fraternities and sororities maintain houses in Arroyo Vista, UCI's theme house community.
The Office also serves as the "home base" for UCI Volunteer Projects, a confederation of campus service clubs and organizations which sponsors community service programs and involvement opportunities for UCI students.
The Office of the Dean of Students provides services for veterans. Housed within its central office, Veterans Services emphasizes support services for veteran students and eligible dependents of veterans. Assistance includes benefit certification, work-study, and orientation and outreach programs. Telephone (949) 824-6477 for additional information.
To assist students in becoming more effective leaders, the Office of the Dean of Students offers a variety of leadership programs and opportunities. The All-University Leadership Conference is the cornerstone of UCI's leadership offerings. This annual weekend program occurs off campus and involves more than 200 emerging and established student leaders representing the full diversity of campus interest groups. The Winter Leadership Symposium is a mid-year on-campus program that explores leadership issues relevant to club and organizational leaders. Passport for the 21st Century seminars provide a pathway for students who are interested in maximizing their potential as leaders. More than 30 seminars are offered annually. Topics range from leadership and diversity to effective communication and event planning. For those interested, the option is available to acquire a UCI Leadership Certificate.
The Undergraduate Administrative Intern Program provides participating students with administrative and leadership experience designed to develop personal and professional skills as well as to increase their knowledge of complex organizational structures. Approximately 20 students annually are assigned to campus administrative departments where they develop programs and projects. Academic credit is earned through participation in a weekly seminar. Information is available from the Office of the Dean of Students in the UCI Student Center; telephone (949) 824-5182.
New Student Programs provides assistance and information to students who are in the process of being admitted to UCI and coordinates a variety of orientation programs. New Student Programs is located in the Office of the Dean of Students in the UCI Student Center; telephone (949) 824-5182.
The Office of the Dean of Students also handles student discipline and individual grievances. Information is provided in the Student Handbook and Policies Applying to Campus Activities, Organizations, and Students, which is available from the Office of the Dean of Students in the UCI Student Center; telephone (949) 824-5590.
A variety of other programs including the Welcome Week Fair, College Bowl Tournament, and Student Organization Recognition Night are coordinated through the Office. Additional information about any of these programs is available from the Office; telephone (949) 824-5181; World Wide Web: http://www.dos.uci.edu/.
The Office of the Dean of Students provides support for a number of campus resource centers.
The Cross-Cultural Center offers a friendly atmosphere and supportive environment for UCI's diverse student body. It provides meeting space and serves as "home base" for nearly 50 registered multicultural organizations. Center facilities include a conference room for group meetings, a lounge for socializing, a study room, and a computer work station. The annual Rainbow Festival, a three-day program that recognizes and reinforces UCI's commitment to ethnic diversity, is one of the major programs administered by the Center. The Center also supports a variety of annual special events such as African Consciousness Quarter, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week, Cinco de Mayo, and American Indian Culture and Education Days. In addition, the Center sponsors a Faculty-in-Residence program and faculty colloquia designed to support the educational, cultural, and leadership development of UCI's ethnic and culturally diverse students. Additional information is available at the Center; telephone (949) 824-7215; e-mail: caespino@uci.edu; World Wide Web: http://www.ccc.uci.edu/.
Disability Services offers disabled students opportunities to participate in the academic community at UCI. Students with varying disabilities including those who use wheelchairs, semi-ambulatory, blind or visually impaired, deaf or hard of hearing, learning disabled, or who have chronic health problems may be eligible for reasonable disability accommodations through this program. Staff assist students from the point of their admission to UCI through graduation. Specialized services may include reader services, testing accommodations, priority registration, individual tutors, document conversion, campus orientation, special equipment, and information regarding disability legal rights in the university setting. Also considered are provision of notetakers and interpreters, liaison with faculty and campus departments, on-campus transportation, and special parking. A Disabilities and Computing Lab in the office provides special computer technology and training. In addition, special on-campus transportation is provided for students with mobility impairments and temporary disabilities. There is no cost to the student for the support services or accommodations provided by Disability Services. Students are responsible for fully acquainting themselves with the detailed procedures for use of accommodations. These written procedures are available at Disability Services.
Students with disabilities may qualify for reasonable accommodations based on disability-related needs. Students must provide appropriate documentation about their disability to Disability Services. Documentation provided to Disability Services is confidential. It is the responsibility of the applicant or students to provide this documentation and, if necessary, to cover the cost for such documentation. This includes the cost for professional assessments for such disabilities as learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, and psychiatric disabilities. The applicant or student should contact Disability Services for more information about disability documentation requirements. In some cases there is need for recent or very detailed documentation about the disability. UCI reserves the right to determine the most effective and timely accommodations after consultation with the student about the disability and previous use of accommodations. The provision or use of a disability accommodation does not guarantee or ensure a certain level of achievement for the student. Students with disabilities must meet the same academic standards as nondisabled students. Some academic accommodations may require approval of the chair or dean of the student's academic unit.
Disabled students who require accommodations for the classroom (such as the service of an interpreter or notetaker) are strongly urged to contact the Office for Disability Services as soon as possible after admission in order to acquaint themselves with the policies and services of the campus. The Office is located next to the Humanities Trailer Complex; telephone (949) 824-7494 (voice), 824-6272 (TDD); e-mail: ods@uci.edu; World Wide Web: http:// www.disability.uci.edu/.
The International Center provides services such as assistance with visa and immigration forms and the interpretation of government regulations to international students, permanent residents, refugees, international faculty members and scholars, and their families. The staff provides information about housing, tutoring, orientation, registration, financial aid, student activities, and referrals to other campus support services as necessary; for additional information telephone (949) 824-7249; World Wide Web: http:// www.ic.uci.edu/.
The Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Resource Center (LGBRC) fosters an inclusive and supportive campus climate for all students, staff, and faculty and hosts educational programs and workshops to raise campus and community awareness of LGB issues. LGBRC provides peer counseling, information and referral to campus and community resources, and leadership training and volunteer opportunities. It is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located in Gateway Commons facing Aldrich Park; telephone (949) 824-3277; e-mail: plwalsh@uci.edu; World Wide Web: http://www. lgbtrc.uci.edu/.
The Center for Women and Gender Education offers programs to raise awareness of gender issues for women and men, as well as services designed to meet the special needs and interests of women. Programs include workshops on topics such as male-female communication, rape prevention, sexual harassment, and cultural influences on gender roles. Services include a library, women's self-defense training, notification for student parents in case of children's medical emergencies, peer and professional counseling, Campus Assault Prevention Program, and referral to services in the community. The Center is on the ground floor of Gateway Commons across from the Main Library; telephone (949) 824-6000; e-mail: plgoldsm@uci.edu; World Wide Web: http:// www.cwge.uci.edu/.
The Health Education Center provides personal consults, resource information, and programming to support healthy lifestyle choices with a specific emphasis on sexual health, nutrition, fitness, substance-abuse prevention, tobacco-use prevention, and stress management. In partnership with the School of Social Ecology, Health Education offers a survey course on health-risk lifestyle issues called Health Education for University Life. Students interested in leadership opportunities in health can go on to become peer community health educators (a three-quarter academic course series) or earn units for volunteering in a variety of settings on campus and in the community. The Health Education Center is located in the UCI Student Center; telephone (949) 824-5806; World Wide Web: http://www.health.uci.edu/. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Housing Administrative Services coordinates application procedures and contracts with on-campus residents. Approximately 31 percent of UCI's student body is housed on campus. For more information visit http://www.housing.uci.edu/ on the World Wide Web.
Undergraduate Housing
Mesa Court and Middle Earth, UCI's residence halls, house approximately 2,700 single undergraduate students under the age of 25. Each hall houses from 40 to 60 students, including a student resident assistant. The small-scale buildings provide excellent opportunities for social interaction, student government, and leadership experience. Each hall has distinctive characteristics and often focuses on a specific interest or life-style such as the arts, the humanities, the outdoors, or student diversity. The residences are divided into suites of four or five single-, double-, or triple-occupancy rooms, with living room and bath; each residence also contains a lounge and recreation and study rooms. Every room has carpeting, window coverings, a bed, desk, chair, closet, and bookshelves for each student.
Mesa Court and Middle Earth have complete food service and dining commons. Students who live in the residence halls participate in prepaid 14- or 19-meal-per-week plans. Meals are served cafeteria-style three times daily on weekdays (brunch and dinner on weekends), and the menu offers a wide selection of food. A registered dietician is available to assist students with dietary needs. The halls are closed during the winter recess, and although they remain open over the Thanksgiving holiday and the spring recess, no meals are served.
The Mesa Court and Middle Earth Student Programs Offices have responsibility for providing residents with an environment conducive to their intellectual, social, and personal growth. Their staffs work closely with students to create opportunities for educational exploration and interpersonal skills development including such things as weekend field trips and retreats.
Charges for the 2000-2001 academic year (late September through mid-June) are $7,663-7,774 for a single room, $6,700-6,808 for a double room, and $5,860-5,968 for a triple room; rates include a $21 annual community association fee. An increase in cost is anticipated for the 2001-02 academic year. Charges are paid in quarterly payments.
Campus Village, an apartment community for single undergraduates under the age of 25, offers 200 two-bedroom apartments housing 800 students. Most of the units are furnished; all include carpeting, draperies, a stove, and a refrigerator. Various programs are offered in the Community Center, lounges, and recreation buildings. Rates for the 2000-2001 academic year, including utilities, are $2,769 per student for an unfurnished apartment and $3,093 per student for a furnished apartment. Campus Village also offers year-long (12-month) contracts. Current rates for this option are $3,688 per student for an unfurnished apartment and $4,129 per student for a furnished apartment. These rates also include utilities. An increase in rates for 2001-02 is anticipated.
Arroyo Vista Housing is an undergraduate community of 35 houses arranged in neighborhoods. The houses accommodate 16, 24, or 32 single undergraduates under the age of 25, making the total population of the community approximately 800. Two students share a furnished room, and all residents can enjoy the spacious living room with fireplace and the fully equipped kitchen.
More than two-thirds of the houses are designated Academic Theme Houses which are sponsored by academic programs and offer an educational component to enhance the academic experience, as well as the living experience, of their residents. The rate for the 2000-2001 academic year is $3,132 for a double occupancy room. An increase in cost is anticipated for 2001-02. A meal plan is not provided in the contract, but may be purchased separately.
The remaining houses are available to fraternity and sorority chapter organizations; consult individual Greek chapters for information.
Undergraduate and Graduate Housing
An unusual housing option at UCI is the 79-space recreational vehicle park, Irvine Meadows West, which provides housing for graduate and undergraduate students. The rate for 2000-2001 is $130 per month per space. Although no new RVs may be moved into the park, some existing trailers are available for purchase. Trailers must contain a sink, hardware for running water, and a stove. Laundry facilities, showers, and restrooms are centrally located within the park. This housing option will not be available after July 31, 2004.
Quenya residence hall houses primarily first-year undergraduates, with a limited number of spaces reserved for single graduate students. Located within the Middle Earth residence hall community, Quenya is available during the academic year only. Each of the 60 single units is furnished with a bed, desk, bookshelf, and closet. Public areas include bathrooms, suite study rooms, kitchenettes, laundries, and sun balconies. Residents are required to purchase a 14- or 19-meal-per-week plan.
Graduate/Family Housing
The University has 862 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments in Verano Place for full-time, registered graduate students, and students who are married, single parents, or who are single and 25 years of age or older. The majority of the apartments are unfurnished, and all have carpeting, draperies, a stove, and a refrigerator. They are attractive and considerably lower in rent than comparable units in local communities.
Palo Verde apartments are three- and four-story buildings in a setting of landscaped courtyards and pathways. The 203-unit complex is for full-time graduate students, medical residents, postgraduate researchers, and students with families.
Current rates for Verano Place, Palo Verde, and Quenya residence hall are contained in the Graduate/Family Housing booklet.
To Apply
A housing brochure and application are mailed to all admitted UCI freshmen and all transfer applicants. Graduate applicants may receive a housing application by checking the appropriate box on the Application for Graduate Admission. A $20 nonrefundable application fee must accompany the housing application. Students who do not receive application materials should telephone the Housing Office at (949) 824-7247; e-mail: housing@uci.edu.
On-campus housing in the fall is guaranteed for all new, single undergraduate students under the age of 25 who meet the housing application and contract return deadlines. To qualify for this guarantee, students must apply for housing and submit their Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) by May 1, 2001 (transfer students must submit their SIR by June 1, 2001). Applications received after these respective dates will be handled in the order received.
Persons applying for Verano Place, Palo Verde, Quenya, and Irvine Meadows West do not have to be registered students to apply, but must show proof of enrollment when they sign their residence contract. Interested applicants are urged to apply as early as possible as there is a 12- to 16-month waiting list for these facilities.
The Housing Office also provides information and services to help new and returning students locate and obtain off-campus housing. Information provided includes lists of apartments and houses for rent, rooms for rent in private homes, roommates wanted, roommates available, and temporary housing. In addition, the Office publishes Living Around UCI, a guide to local apartment communities which includes information about rental prices, local realtors, budgeting expenses, roommate selection, and tenant/landlord rights and responsibilities.
Representative monthly rental prices for apartments (both furnished and unfurnished) in the local area in spring 2000 ranged from $675 for a studio to $1,500 for a three-bedroom unit. A student's individual rent costs will be determined by the number of people sharing the unit.
Advisors are available to answer questions and provide additional information. The Housing Office is located in 209 Administration Building and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; telephone (949) 824-7247; e-mail: housing@uci.edu; World Wide Web: http://www.housing.uci.edu/.
Dining That Fits
Students who live off campus or in UCI apartments may wish to take advantage of various campus dining options which enable them to eat meals in the residence halls. In 1999-2000, the 19-meal-per-week plan provided three meals a day, Monday through Friday, and brunch and dinner on weekends for $609.90 per quarter. Many other plans are available. Rates are subject to increase for 2000-2001.
Meal Punch Cards are also available for students who do not live in the residence halls. In 1999-2000, punch cards were available at $2.45 per punch, discounted to $2.35 per punch when more than 50 punches were purchased. Rates are subject to increase for 2000-2001. Breakfast costs one punch, lunch two punches, and dinner three punches. Contact UCI Residential Dining at (949) 824-4182 or visit http://www.housing.uci.edu/ on the World Wide Web for additional information.
The UCI Student Center is the destination for anyone at UCI who is looking for a place to study, use any of the public access computers located throughout the building, make travel arrangements, relax, be entertained, pick up a bite to eat, or shop for books, flowers, and clothing. Lounges include those for quiet study, group study, recreation, music listening, and television viewing. Eating establishments include the Cornerstone Cafe, 'Eaters Food Court (the Green Burrito, Rice Garden, Subway, Chicago Chicago Pasta & Pizza, Kikka Sushi, and Carl's Jr.), and the Anthill Pub & Grille. For additional information and hours of operation, telephone (949) 824-2419; World Wide Web: http://www.stcenter.uci.edu/.
The Associated Students of the University of California Irvine, better known on-campus as ASUCI, embraces all registered undergraduate students through student government, student activities, student advocacy, student publications, and special campus services. In addition to the general program responsibilities, the elected executives are fiscally responsible for overseeing the quarterly student fees that underwrite all general student body programs and services.
Annually elected student body officers and representatives work in conjunction with the professional staff at the general offices of the Associated Students in UCI Student Center Suite 200 (located directly behind the UCI Student Center Information Desk).
During academic quarters, ASUCI's Legislative Council meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5 to 7 p.m., in the UCI Student Center, and council meetings are open to all students. Learn about campus issues and student options by attending council meetings.
ASUCI Events include the annual Welcome Dance, Homecoming, Wayzgoose, and Reggaefest; AS Presents events such as noon programs, major concerts, comedy nights, and video showings; and senior services such as senior portraits, Senior Information Day, and Senior Class Picnic.
ASUCI Advocacy and Awareness Programs include Book Exchange, Disability Awareness, Elections, External Affairs, Parking and Transportation, Safety, Special Projects, Student Recommended Faculty Program (SRFP), and Visions, a 1.3-unit leadership and internship seminar course.
ASUCI Communications and Publications include TEACH: Teacher Evaluation and Course Handbook; New Student Profile; Student Voice, a bi-quarterly student government newsletter; UCI Yearbook, a Columbia Press Association Award-winning publication; and the ASUCI Web site at http://www.asuci.uci.edu/.
ASUCI Services include:
Club and Organization Accounting: The ASUCI Business Office provides banking and accounting services to registered campus organizations.
Shuttles: A full-service express shuttle (Monday through Friday) serves Balboa Island, Park West, and Newport, and two free on-campus shuttles transport students to various key locations at UCI. Schedules and shuttle passes are available at the ASUCI Information Desk.
Outroads Travel: Outroads is the only on-campus, full-service travel agency serving the special needs and budgets of students, staff, and faculty. The office is located just off the UCI Student Center Terrace in Room C201; telephone (949) 824-4237.
UCItems and UCI Photo I.D. Cards: UCItems is an on-campus specialty shop featuring electronic goods, Greek and club incidentals, silkscreening, discount entertainment tickets, and an eclectic selection of gifts. It is also the place where official Anteater I.D. cards are prepared and distributed. The store is located just off the UCI Student Center Terrace in Room C200; (949) 824-7555.
ASUCI Inquiries and Updates: The general offices of the Associated Students of UCI are located at 200 Student Center (directly behind the UCI Student Center Information Desk). For information regarding programs and services, call (949) 824-5547 or visit http://www.asuci.uci.edu/ on the World Wide Web.
All graduate and professional school students are members of the Associated Graduate Students (AGS). AGS promotes and provides for the distinct needs and priorities of graduate students, and functions as a liaison between graduate students and the UCI administration, faculty, and staff by addressing concerns and working to resolve grievances. Call AGS at (949) 824-6351 for information.
AGS provides graduate students with numerous student-operated services including social and cultural events of benefit to the graduate community. It sets aside funds each year to be used specifically for graduate student development, academic unit services, and special projects. These funds are allocated on a rolling basis to petitioning clubs and organizations on campus.
In partnership with the UCI Student Center, AGS also operates the Anthill Pub & Grille which offers food, beverages, and live entertainment at student-friendly prices.
The AGS Council nominates graduate students for positions on UCI administrative, Academic Senate, and ad hoc committees, and UC Office of the President committees. AGS representatives work with the UC Student Association and other campus organizations to advocate policies supportive of students and vital to the social needs of the community at large.
The Associated Medical Students (AMS) Council, along with the AGS Council, represents the medical student body in all matters relating to the UCI campus, the UC Office of the President, and the community. Medical students are members of AGS and have access to those services. In addition, AMS utilizes a portion of the quarterly AGS fee to provide funding for medical student activities that benefit the College of Medicine community.
The GSMSA Council, along with the AGS Council, represents the graduate Management student body in all matters relating to the UCI campus, the UC Office of the President, and the community. Graduate Management students are members of AGS and have access to those services. In addition, GSMSA uses a portion of the quarterly AGS fee to provide funding for Management student activities that benefit the Graduate School of Management community.
All fully registered students and students approved for part-time study are eligible to access services at the Student Health Service, located at the corner of East Peltason and Pereira Drive. Facilities and services include outpatient clinics staffed by certified, licensed medical professionals; nurses with expertise in college health; a clinical laboratory; radiology; and a pharmacy. General medical clinics are held from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day during the week and are available by appointment or on an urgent-care basis. Specialty clinics are held at variously scheduled times by appointment and include optometry, dental, mental health, dermatology, gynecology, women's health, men's health, orthopaedics/sports medicine, ear/nose/throat, urology, and minor surgery. A nurse clinic is available to provide immunizations, health screening, and basic health education.
Health care services are available beginning on the first day of Welcome Week in the fall and continuing through the last day of finals week in June. All students are encouraged to submit an updated physical examination record to Student Health (see Physical Examination and Health Clearance, below) which will enable them to access the medical clinics at reduced fees. Those who do not have a physical examination on file will need to pay a fee to see the medical practitioner, and may arrange to have a physical examination done later. All students pay for their laboratory, medication, x-rays, surgical, and mental health visit fees, whether or not they have a physical examination on file. Those with medical insurance may submit a claim to their insurance plans for reimbursement. Services at Student Health are affordable, and fees are generally lower than those of comparable services in the community. Payment plans may be arranged. Medical history and physical examination packets are mailed to new and readmitted students as their names become available to the Student Health Service. Medical students receive their packets from the College of Medicine Admissions Office. International students' packets are mailed by the Office of International Services with their initial registration forms.
An optional insurance plan covering major medical occurrences for undergraduates, spouses, and children, including coverage for the summer or one registered quarter each year, is available. Enrollment in this plan, which is limited to a short time at the beginning of each quarter, is strongly recommended. To ensure coverage, students should visit the Student Health Service during the first week of each quarter for information and application forms. All graduate, medical, and international students are required to carry adequate health insurance. Those students who have private insurance which is equal or superior to the policy provided through the University may be eligible to have the mandatory fee waived. Additional information is available in the Expenses and Fees section of this Catalogue and from the Student Health Service Insurance Coordinator; telephone (949) 824-7093.
Physical Examination and Health Clearance. All new students and students returning to UCI after an absence of two or more quarters are required to file a completed medical history, proof of tuberculosis screening, and proof of mandatory immunizations with the Student Health Service. All students are strongly encouraged to have a physical examination to screen for health problems. The examination may be performed by the student's own physician, but must be documented on the form provided by Student Health Service. The physical examination can also be performed at the Student Health Medical Clinic for a fee. Students transferring from another UC campus where their medical records are on file should have the records transferred to the UCI Student Health Service.
The Medical Clinics at Student Health Service provide as many services as possible at nominal or no charge; however, some services are available only on a fee-for-service basis. These include most immunizations; physical examinations for school, employment, or insurance; laboratory tests; x-rays; prescriptions; medical procedures and supplies; and minor surgery. Professional counseling, psychological, and psychiatric services are available through the Student Health's Mental Health Division for a fee; the cost varies based on the level of professional services provided. Eye and dental care are available on a fee-for-service basis to students and their spouses. Call (949) 824-5304 for an appointment.
In addition to the UCI General Catalogue, various publications available on campus provide information about academic programs, student activities and services, enrollment in classes, and specifics pertaining to the individual departments and schools. Some of these publications are described here. A variety of information about UCI is also available on the World Wide Web at http://www.uci.edu/.
Schedule of Classes
The Schedule of Classes contains current information on fees; how to enroll in classes; final examination schedules; registration dates for each quarter; lists of all classes to be offered each quarter and the time, room, and instructor scheduled for each; and any enrollment restrictions on classes, such as consent of instructor required. Just prior to the first day of instruction for each quarter, the Registrar's Office issues an addendum that lists added and cancelled classes and changes in time, instructor, or classroom assignments. Standard abbreviations are used in the Schedule (and on student transcripts) to indicate course designations; see the Catalogue's Appendix for a complete list. The Registrar's Office also provides online information on the World Wide Web at http://www.reg.uci. edu/.
Because the Schedule is published quarterly, it is a timely source of information on new or changed policies, procedures, and fees that could not be included in the Catalogue because of the latter's annual publication schedule. The Schedule of Classes is available just prior to the beginning of each quarter's registration period (four weeks before the end of each quarter). It is distributed to new and continuing students at the UCI Student Center and also may be purchased from the UCI Bookstore.
Departmental and School Announcements
Publications by schools and academic departments contain a wide assortment of academic information of immediate, timely interest to students. These publications can be obtained from the academic unit offices.
Policies Applying to Campus Activities, Organizations, and Students
This booklet, available in the Office of the Dean of Students, contains policies and procedures which govern aspects of student conduct and discipline; campus organizations; the use of University facilities; and time, place, and manner of public expression for which the University is required to implement campus regulations.
UCI Student Handbook
The UCI Student Handbook is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.newstudent.uci.edu/. A handy resource guide to UCI, it contains a broad spectrum of information for students, ranging from how to obtain a leave of absence to jobs to suggestions for amusement or involvement.
Student-Produced Media
UCI students publish the weekly campus newspaper the New University and operate a radio station, KUCI (88.9 FM).
UCI Journal and UCI News
The UCI Journal, published twice yearly, contains feature stories on UCI research, programs, and people; information on gifts, grants, students, and campus events; and commentaries on current issues. UCI News, a twice-monthly newspaper, features information on campus research, programs, events, and people, plus a calendar of upcoming events. Both of these publications are also available on the World Wide Web at http://www.communications. uci.edu/.
