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We’re here to help! Feel free to contact us via email or phone number. Call or text any time Monday through Friday between 8am to 4pm!
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Hours of Operation
*Hours are subject to change according to Holidays and campus-wide breaks*
Center Hours
| SUNDAY: | Closed |
| MONDAY: | Remote services available |
| TUESDAY: | 10:00AM – 3:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY: | 10:00AM – 3:00PM |
| THURSDAY: | 10:00AM – 3:00PM |
| FRIDAY: | 10:00AM – 3:00PM |
| SATURDAY: | Closed |
Pantry Hours
| SUNDAY: | Closed |
| MONDAY: | Closed |
| TUESDAY: | 10:00AM – 3:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY: | 10:00AM – 3:00PM |
| THURSDAY: | 10:00AM – 3:00PM |
| FRIDAY: | 11:00AM – 2:00PM |
| SATURDAY: | Closed |
How to Find Us
Here’s 3 ways to get to the center!
From the Bren Event Center, Science Library, and from the Anteater Express M Line bus stop. Find out more below!
Pedestrian Access:
Our building also has pedestrian access via the bridge behind the Science Library.
See video for a detailed explanation on pedestrian access to the center.
Use the Anteater Express Shuttle:
Ride the free M Line shuttle and get dropped off at the West Peltason – Academy Way stop. Our building is across the street from the shuttle stop. We highly recommend utilizing the Anteater Express shuttle to visit our space.
Nearest parking lots:
Parking permits are required in all UCI parking lots except for 6 marked stalls in lot 6. Visit https://parking.uci.edu/permits/ to purchase a permit or to view which permits are accepted in the following lots.
- Lot 6:
- Permits accepted: AR Reserved only
- Temporary parking spots labeled “This space reserved exclusively for UCI Basic Needs Center” are available for student visitors. A permit is not required to park in those spots. We ask our visitors to only use these stalls temporarily for their visit to our center, as the number of stalls is limited and we serve hundreds of students each day.
- Lot 82, Lot 84, Lot 70:
- Permits accepted: visit the interactive parking map
- Please note as of 1/23/23, lot 82 is currently under construction. For more information on parking, please contact Transportations & Distribution Services.
ADA parking spaces are available in lot 80. If a student needs accommodations, please reach out to the Disabilities Services Center.