Catharsis Productions
The university is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and healthy campus culture by empowering students to make decisions that contribute to a successful college experience.
Catharsis Productions
To maintain a socially responsible learning community, new and incoming students in their first semester will be assigned to complete mandatory online training through Catharsis Productions. Because the program discusses topics of a sensitive nature it may trigger an emotional response. If, for whatever reason, you are uncomfortable or concerned about the content, you are welcome to contact, Jenny Lee, Assistant Director, at jlee112@usfca.edu.
- U Got This!/U Got This 2! is an engaging conversation about bystander intervention, consent, healthy relationships, sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking.
- Binge Thinking is an interactive, online alcohol abuse prevention program that addresses the effects of alcohol use and abuse, including its impact on cognition, academic success, personal relationships, as well as vulnerability to violence.
Fall and Spring Deadlines
Students who are admitted in the summer will receive their invitation at the beginning of their first Fall semester on July 15, 2024. If you need access to your required link(s), please contact Health Promotion Services at hps@usfca.edu.
- Fall semester: August 15 at 5 p.m.
- Spring semester: January 15 at 5 p.m.
Completing Course Requirements:
We recommend using the Google Chrome browser to complete the program, as well as making sure you are in a location with strong Wi-Fi connectivity as the training is meant to be highly interactive. Please check your course requirements below.
Must complete these online training programs in their first semester:
- U Got This! is an engaging conversation about bystander intervention, consent, healthy relationships, sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. (3 modules; 15-20 minutes per module)
- Binge Thinking is an interactive, online alcohol abuse prevention program that addresses the effects of alcohol use and abuse, including its impact on cognition, academic success, personal relationships, as well as vulnerability to violence. (45 minutes)
Excluding students in online programs.
Must complete this online training program in their first semester:
- U Got This 2! is an engaging conversation for graduate and nontraditional students about bystander intervention, consent, healthy relationships, sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. (40 minutes)
Excluding students in online programs.
About Fines
Students who fail to complete the course by their deadlines will be charged a $100 fine.
If you have been fined for not completing the course by the deadline, you can send the certificate of completion to hps@usfca.edu to reverse the fine within the semester you were assigned to take the course.
Technical Support
If you have technical issues, please contact CatharsisOnlineTraining@catharsisproductions.com.
Contact Us
Health Promotion Services
Address
2130 Fulton Street University Center, 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94117
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
UC 5th Front Desk Hours are Mon-Fri: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.