Caltech Student Resource Guide
Updated 2019
Servicemembers & Veterans at Caltech
In support of United States military servicemembers, veterans, and their family members, Caltech provides leave for military training and active duty. In addition, the Institute accepts GI Bill benefits for eligible students and participates in the supplementary Yellow Ribbon Program.
Persons with a Disability
Accommodation requests are managed by Caltech's Disability & Leave Administration Unit.
Student Wellness Services
Student Wellness Services is committed to supporting the health and emotional well-being of Caltech students. Through individualized treatment planning, consultation, and outreach, we provide direct services and community-level interventions to improve student wellness and allow students to focus on their pursuit of academic success and holistic development.
Need Help Now?
Counseling Services staff is available for phone or walk-in crisis consultations during regular business hours, and phone consultation is available when the office is closed.
Staff & Faculty Consultation Center
The SFCC is staffed by skilled mental health professionals with extensive experience in assisting employees and their families to balance the complex demands of work and personal life.
Confidential Consultation & Referral
There are a number of ways that you can obtain confidential consultation and referrals for counseling services, both within and external to Caltech. Explore the options below to find the one that's best for you.
Caltech Safe Zone Program (Tech Zone)
The purpose of the Caltech Safe Zone Program ("Tech Zone") is to continue to foster an affirming and engaging campus climate by identifying and educating members of our campus community who are visibly supportive of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, and questioning students, as well as all individuals regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Financial Aid & Paid Work
To help serve and grow its diverse community of individuals, the Center for Inclusion & Diversity's website includes information for Caltech's prospective students, undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, faculty, staff and community members.
Faculty Resources
Faculty Resources and Travel
LGBTQ+ Resources
Resources and Websites for our LGBTQ+ Community
Gender-Inclusive & All Genders Restrooms
All-Gender Restroom Map
IDEA Initiatives Database
This database is a living, public collection of all Caltech initiatives towards improving Caltech's diversity, equity, and inclusion at every level -- department, division, and institute.