Welcome to the University of California, the world's premier public university. UC, chartered in 1868, is a 10-campus public university system with 208,000 students. Its mission is teaching, research and public service. UC is also involved in managing three U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratories.

UC takes pride in the caliber of its faculty and staff, offering a generous total compensation package considered among the finest in higher education. UC's compensation package includes salary, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a generous pension plan with optional retirement savings opportunities and substantial leave provisions.

Learn about UC's comprehensive benefits package:

• Watch the new employee benefits video.
• Attend New Employee Orientation at your location; ask your Benefits Office for information about orientation.
• Read Your Group Insurance Plans [PDF]
• Read the UCRP Summary Plan Description [PDF]

Compare plans and make informed decisions about your coverage:

• Interactive Medical Plan Comparison
• Interactive Dental Plan Comparison
• Information on eligible family members

Ready to Enroll?

Make sure you enroll in your benefits plans before your Period of Initial Elligibility (PIE) expires.

• Enrolling in Health and Welfare Plans
• Enrolling in the UC Retirement Plan and the Retirement Savings Program

Quick Links

• Total Compensation Calculator
• Benefits for Postdocs and Visiting Scholars
• Benefits of Belonging for Staff [PDF]
• Your Group Insurance Plans [PDF]
• UCRP Summary Plan Description [PDF]