General Information

UCSF Visiting Student ID: A UCSF picture ID is now required while on UCSF property or at affiliate hospitals. If you are scheduled to take an elective at our Parnassus campus, Mt. Zion or San Francisco General Hsopital, you will need to purchase an ID through the UCSF Police Department, Millberry Union West, “G” level. $35.00 fee. Please check in with the Office of Curricular Affairs (513 Parnassus Ave, S-221) before going to the Police Department.

Library Access: Visiting medical students are welcome to use the general collections and public computers in the campus library. They are not eligible for UCSF only materials, services, or discounts.

Millberry and Bakar Fitness Centers: The Millberry and Bakar Fitness & Recreation Centers are available to visiting students at a discounted rate when they present their UCSF ID badge at the Fitness & Recreation Center's member services department.

Parking: UCSF and affiliate hospitals do not provide parking for visiting medical students. Parking at the main UCSF campus (Parnassus Heights) and San Francisco General Hospital is extremely difficult so you should make arrangements to use public transportation.

Pagers: The University does not provide pagers. Some departments provide students with pagers, but this is negotiated between the student and department.

UCSF Affiliate Hospitals: UCSF teaching sites and affiliate hospitals, addresses and listing.

UCSF Campus Maps: Download maps of the various UCSF campuses.

Housing: UCSF does not have on-campus housing. The Housing Services office (J Level, Millberry Union) maintains a listing of off-campus, privately owned apartments, flats, houses, rooms and various types of shared accommodations. These listings are received from the community and are not inspected by the University. 

The Housing Services office maintains a listing of housing and a listing of nearby guesthouses. These are not affiliated with UCSF in any manner and are listed solely on the basis of proximity to the campus. We cannot recommend, guarantee, or be responsible for any of these accommodations.  Browse the long-term or short-term housing options.