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Hazing Prevention Resources

Campus Resources 

Campus Police:  

  • Emergency line 911 or 9-911 on a campus phone 
  • Non-emergency dispatch line 209-228-2677 
  • Business line 209-228-8273 
  • Email: police@ucmerced.edu 
  • Website: https://police.ucmerced.edu/  
  • Lobby’s hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
  • Location: 
    • UC Merced Police Department  
    • 5200 N. Lake Rd, Merced, CA 95343 

Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities:  

Office of Student Involvement:  

Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination: 

  • 209-413-4652 
  • Email: ophd@ucmerced.edu  
  • Website: https://ophd.ucmerced.edu/  
  • Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday by appointment only 
  • Location: 
    • Kolligian Library Room 323 
    • 5200 N. Lake Road Merced, CA 95343 

Counseling and Psychological Services:  

  • Office: 209-228-4266 
  • After hours crisis line: 209-228-4266 and press 1 after the prompt 
  • Email: counseling@ucmerced.edu  
  • Website: https://counseling.ucmerced.edu/  
  • Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
  • Location: 
    • Health and Athletics Center, 2nd floor 
    • 5200 N. Lake Road Merced, CA 95343 

Hazing Prevention Task Force: 

Risk Services 

Fraternity and Sorority Life 

Dean of Students, Office of Student Affairs 

UC Merced Law Clinic 

Ombuds Office:  

  • 209-228-4410 
  • Website: https://ombuds.ucmerced.edu/  
  • Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
  • Location: 
    • Student Services Building Room 213 
    • 5200 N. Lake Road Merced, CA 95343 

CARE Office:  

Health Services:  

  • 209-228-2273 
  • Website: https://health.ucmerced.edu/  
  • Hours: 
    • Monday, Wednesday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
    • Tuesday 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
  • Location: 
    • H. Rajender Reddy Health Center 
    • 5200 N. Lake Road Merced, CA 95343 

Bobcat Safety App: 

  • Free to download and available to anyone with a UC Merced email address, the app provides quick access to essential resources and communication tools, including: 
    • Emergency Contacts for both on- and off-campus incidents 
    • Mobile Blue Light feature, allowing your real-time location to be shared with UC Merced Police during emergencies 
    • Friend Walk, which lets a friend follow your location in real time to ensure you reach your destination safely 
    • Tip Reporting directly to UC Merced Police 
    • Campus Partner Contacts for quick connection to key campus support services 
    • Campus Maps, including AED (Automated External Defibrillator) locations 
    • Police Services to support the safety and security of students, staff and faculty 
    • Emergency Plans and Guidelines to help you stay prepared 

Non-campus Resources