The UC Essential Needs Navigator is an ideal resource seeking tool for students, advisors, and faculty who want to conduct an interactive search to find UC basic needs resources for student support. The Navigator was developed by UCSC graduate and undergraduate students with input from systemwide campus stakeholders. It is maintained by the UC Essential Needs Consortium (UC ENC) at the Center for Economic Justice and Action (CEJA).
Launch UC Essential Needs Navigator to start your interactive search and locate services!
Why Use the Navigator?
- Centralized Platform: No more searching through multiple websites.
- Updated Information: Resources reflect the most recent changes to published official UC websites and trusted external resources .
- Student-Driven Design: Built with input from UC students to address real needs.
- Cross-Campus Access: Locate resources even if you’re away from your home campus on other UC campuses.
Key Features
1. Find Resources Quickly
Search for support across multiple categories, including:
- Housing and Food Security
- Financial Aid Information
- Mental Health Services
- Transportation Options
- Legal and Community Resources
2. Explore New Resources and Dimensions of Support for your Needs
- Ask questions about your campus services and learn of new programs and support.
- Engage the navigator in assisting with scholarship seeking, resumes and campus job applications, and more!
3. Automatic Updates
- Resources are regularly updated from campus websites, ensuring the information you access is reliable and current.
4. Interactive Feedback
- Students can submit feedback with thumbs-up or thumbs-down features to help improve the platform’s accuracy.
UC Essential Needs Consortium’s Resource Directory
UC ENC’s Essential Needs Directory is a streamlined resource for finding basic needs services at all UC campuses. The Essential Needs Directory is ideal for locating basic needs resources, including UC basic needs centers, food and housing assistance, health services, and financial aid. No log-in required!
UC ENC’s Essential Needs Directory was developed by UCSC graduate and undergraduate students with feedback from systemwide campus stakeholders. The Directory is maintained by the UC Essential Needs Consortium (UC ENC) at the Center for Economic Justice and Action (CEJA).
Launch UC ENC’s Essential Needs Directory to locate services for your needs.
The UC Essential Needs Navigator & Directory are here to help our students succeed. Explore, connect, and seek support!