Student Resources

U Matter, We Care extends UF’s caring culture by educating our community about signs and symptoms of distress. The initiative includes programming to train individuals to recognize these signs and provide help. It serves as a central point of contact for those seeking help or wanting to help others, ensuring that every Gator is supported.

The CWC’s primary focus is facilitating the total development of students by reducing psychological problems and enhancing mental health, well-being, and quality of life. The center delivers high-quality, culturally sensitive services to UF students and the larger campus community, aiming to help students succeed academically and interpersonally.

As experts in college health, the SHCC clinical staff strive to help students understand common ailments while providing treatment options, including referrals to most UF Health specialists if needed. With the exception of urgent concerns, please call first to find a convenient appointment time and reduce your wait upon arrival.

GatorWell applies health promotion strategies to empower UF students to be healthy and well through prevention. They offer confidential individual appointments, group workshops, and comprehensive programming on topics including stress reduction, healthy eating, sexual health, sleep, time management, and alcohol and other drugs.

The pantry is intended to assist members of the UF campus community who experience food insecurity, whether it is a chronic or temporary need. All campus community members are welcome. Produce is sourced directly from the Field & Fork Farm and Gardens.

The Department of Recreational Sports offers experiences that enrich the lives of the UF community through excellence in facilities, fitness, sport, adventure, and play. RecSports is committed to advancing student success, developing leaders, and encouraging lifelong wellness.

The DRC strives to foster a sense of empowerment in students with disabilities by educating them about their legal rights and responsibilities so that they can make informed choices, encouraging them to engage in critical thinking and self-advocacy, and supporting them in being successful students and leaders.

The C3 provides a diverse range of services for all UF students and alumni, offering individualized career education and guidance to enrich their collegiate experience and prepare them for life after graduation. This is where Gators bridge the gap between inspiration and action.

The Collegiate Veterans Success Center supports UF student veterans, service members, and family members of veterans by providing a designated space on campus for those who have served to study, meet with resources, and spend time with and support each other in a fun and relaxing atmosphere.

A service of the UF Police Department, the OVS provides support for anyone who may be a victim of a crime on campus. A victim advocate is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Victims may use these free and confidential services even if they decide not to officially report the crime to a law enforcement agency.

This office provides representation for many cases to assist students and student organizations. They empower students to make positive choices in their personal, academic and professional lives, optimizing their university experience and preparing them to become leaders in the global community.

These community and university resources can provide support in areas such as landlord/tenant disputes, civil rights injustices, family and juvenile law, bankruptcy, domestic violence support, elder care and immigration services.

Off Campus Life is committed to educating and assisting UF students through resources, services and support. OCL fosters leadership and civic engagement to help students become great Gator neighbors, both in Gainesville and throughout the Gator Nation.

RTS offers multiple bus routes on campus with service to every area of the University, as well as routes to all points of the City of Gainesville. GPS tracking allows anyone to see bus locations and arrival predictions.

The mission of the J. Wayne Reitz Union is to enhance the student experience and enrich the campus community by providing dynamic learning opportunities, premier programs, quality services as well as outstanding facilities for students and the university community.