Frequently Asked Questions

The Wellness Fund Advisory Committee is comprised of representatives that were selected by the leadership of the following organizations: ASUC, Graduate Assembly (GA), Committee on Student Fees (CSF), Rec Sports, University Health Services, Disabled Students Program (DSP) and Center for Educational Equity and Excellence (CE3). To get involved, please reach out to an organization that is relevant to you.

The Wellness Fund was established in 2015 thanks to a campus-wide campaign from a group of UC Berkeley students who found the need for more health and wellness services on campus. The Wellness Fund campaign team successfully put a referendum on the spring 2015 ASUC (student government) elections, and the Wellness Initiative Fee passed with 58% of votes in favor of the program. The Wellness Fund began collecting student fees fall 2015.

Yes! The bylaws can be viewed here

For 2019- 2020, students pay a total of $174, which includes the support for Recreational Sports, University Health Services, and PATH to care. 

The fee is mandatory. Per UC Office of the President policy on student fees, a 1/3 of each student's Wellness Fee is automatically given to student financial aid, so the Wellness Fund actually receives 2/3 of the fee.

No, the Wellness Fund does not currently provide opportunities for loans.

The Wellness Fund will last until Spring 2045.

The Wellness Fund Advisory Committee is comprised of representatives that were selected by the leadership of the following organizations: ASUC, Graduate Assembly (GA), Committee on Student Fees (CSF), Rec Sports, University Health Services, Disabled Students Program (DSP) and Center for Educational Equity and Excellence (CE3). To get involved, please reach out to an organization that is relevant to you.

The Wellness Fund has a set amount of funding for grant awards. The Wellness Fund Advisory Committee makes recommendations to the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, who will then finalize decision

The Wellness Fund Advisory Committee has nine voting members and six non-voting members. All nine voting members are students.

Voting Members:

• Four ASUC elected representatives

• Four GA elected representatives

• One Committee on Student Fees (CSF) Representative

Non-Voting Members:

• University Health Services (UHS) Administrative Representative

• Rec Sports Administrative Representative

• Disabled Students Program (DSP) Administrative Representative

• Center for Educational Equity and Excellence (CE3) Administrative Representative

Paid Staff: 

• Wellness Fund Coordinator (student position)
• Outreach Coordinator (student position)

The Wellness Fund Advisory Committee falls under the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs.

Yes, the Wellness Fee has two student Coordinators, the Wellness Committee Coordinator and Outreach Coordinator. 

All UC Berkeley students, staff, and faculty can apply for Wellness Fund grants, however every grant application must have at least one student sponsor.

More information on applying is available here

Much of the Wellness Fund funding is dedicated to supporting Recreational Sports and new services at the Tang Center (e.g., extended hours, behavioral health integration into primary care clinics). In addition, there is over $1 million in funds set aside for grants.

The Wellness Fund categorizes its grant projects into two categories: 1) New Wellness Projects and 2) Diversity Projects

The requirements of a Wellness Fund grant project can be found here

The Wellness Fund began funding projects during the school year of 2015-2016. Check out all the projects we have funded since then here. 

Yes. Project leaders are required to submit two reports:

1) Mid-year report and

2) End-of-the-year report, stating the progress of projects.