News & Announcements
Federal Loan Updates for 2026-2027
Significant changes to federal direct loans were recently enacted through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3). These changes will affect how graduate and professional students finance their education for the 2026-2027 academic year:
- Elimination of Direct Graduate PLUS Program
- Changes to loan limits and aggregate loan limits
- Proration of loans based in full-time or part-time enrollment
- Changes to Loan Repayment
If you have not borrowed a Federal Direct Loan in 2025-2026 but would like to, please contact our office: [email protected]
Wellbeing Haven Open House
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 19
Mission Bay, Genentech Hall Atrium & GH-116
Join SMHW’s Health Promotion, Outreach, and Education (HPOE) team at our Wellbeing Haven open house, a new student-facing space to practice wellbeing as a community. Meet us in Genentech Hall for an afternoon of community crafts, wellbeing jeopardy, and yoga!
Military Affiliated Student Send-Off
Military Affiliated Student Send-Off
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
12 pm - 1 pm
Parnassus Campus
Join the Veteran and Military Support Services in recognizing our graduating veteran and military affiliated students!
Llama Visit
Llama Day
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
11 am- 2 pm
Koret Quad
Mission Bay
Back by popular demand! Come to Koret Quad to de-stress from work, exams, research, and life in general by cuddling with a llama!! Must show email confirmation of waiver completion and UCSF ID when checking in.
Bike Month
Whether you ride every day or you’ve been thinking about getting back on a bike, this is your moment. From rides to workshops to giveaways, Bike Month is designed for all experience levels. Join the UCSF biking community and find what works for you.
Get Ready to Ride: Activities, Webinars, Buses and more!
- Try six post-ride stretches from UCSF Fitness and Recreation
- Gear up at Sports Basement (10% gives back to your favorite nonprofit)
- Explore e-bike leasing or purchase options
- Learn how to bring your bike on a UCSF shuttle