The College has established relief funds for Occidental students, faculty, and staff who have been affected by the Southern California wildfires.
The College has established relief funds for Occidental students, faculty, and staff who have been affected by the Southern California wildfires. Information about accessing these resources, as well as how to give, is detailed below:
Campus Resources and Relief Funds for Students:
- Students living on campus who need to return to campus early should contact Monique Hankerson in Residential Education and Housing Services at mhankerson@oxy.edu.
- For financial support, please submit a .
- For guidance about the semester or flexibility related to academics, please reach out to the Dean of Students Office at (323) 259-2661 or deanofstudents@oxy.edu.
- For mental health support, please email Emmons Wellness Center at emmons@oxy.edu. For emergencies, please call the 色界吧 Hotline (323) 341-4141, access TimelyCare for 24/7 mental health support, or connect with the Emmons Wellness Center at (323) 259-2657.
- For questions about temporary accommodations and class attendance, please contact Disability Services at accessibility@oxy.edu or (323) 259-2692.
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Athletics-related questions should be directed to athletics@oxy.edu.
Resources and Relief Funds for College Employees:
Information about the Employee Relief Fund applications and donations, including FAQs, are available at the links below.
Occidental employees and their family members can also access the College鈥檚 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost by visiting the or calling (888) 293-6948.
Additional resources for faculty:
- To reorder lost course materials, supplies, or related items, please reach out to your Department Service Coordinator.
- For questions about lost computers, accessories, or other devices, please contact helpdesk@oxy.edu or visit the help desk in the Academic Commons.
- For replacement IDs, please reach out to the Card Office at cardoffice@oxy.edu.
- For replacement keys, please contact Facilities at (323) 259-4978.
Giving to Relief Funds
We invite you to support the to help those impacted by the fires. Community members will be able to use these funds to help rebuild their lives, preserve their Occidental student experience, and cover basic emergency needs.