Graduate Diversity
About the Office for Graduate Diversity
OGD serves as a resource for the admissions process, academic support, financial advice, and professional development. It also provides a forum for ideas and programs designed to enhance the educational experience of all students, including those who are undocumented, first -generation college students, and those who are educationally and financially challenged.
For over 45 years, UC Berkeley has been committed to encouraging and supporting underrepresented students on the Berkeley campus. The Office for Graduate Diversity was established to provide outreach, advising, and mentoring support to students who seek to obtain graduate degrees at UC Berkeley.
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For Prospective Students — Outreach & Admissions Assistance
We want you to know that you belong here. The Office for Graduate Diversity staff visits colleges and universities across the country to encourage students to apply to UC Berkeley.
We provide students with graduate school admissions assistance, as well as information and strategic planning on the application process and statements of purpose.
Learn more about Resources for Prospective Students
Diversity Resources for Prospective StudentsFor Current Students — Academic Support & Mentoring
We ensure you have the support you need throughout your graduate studies, from admission to completion of your degree. We offer assistance in planning for personal and academic success, professional development, and post-graduation plans. Should you require tutoring or have special need circumstances, financial assistance is available.
The Director of the Office for Graduate Diversity, staff, and campus diversity directors provide mentoring on an ongoing basis. Advising and counseling is available to all currently enrolled students and those considering applying to UC Berkeley, as well as advising on financial planning and funding.
Diversity Resources for Current StudentsUpcoming Graduate Diversity Events
Graduate Student Spring Mixer
To kick off Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week, we’d like to invite all UC Berkeley graduate students — master’s,…
Campanile Esplanade
UndocuGrads Community Gathering @ the Inclusive Excellence Hub
The purpose of the event is to provide a space for graduate students to gather, connect, and celebrate together. This…
The Inclusive Excellence Hub
Graduate Peer Support Providers (PSP) Drop Ins at the Hub
Navigating grad school can be tough—Peer Support Providers (PSPs) are here to help! As fellow grad students, they offer one-on-one…
The Inclusive Excellence Hub
The Grad Student Productive
Are you cleaning to avoid writing? Telling yourself that tomorrow will be the day? Struggling to find the perfect place…
Inclusive Excellence Hub: 103 Conference Room
Breaking the Code [switch] Workshop 4/23/25
This workshop led by Psychology Professor Keanan Joyner and Psychology Doctoral Candidate Erika Roach (UC Berkeley Psychology Clinic) will include…
2515 Channing Way
Meet our students
Diversity and Community Fellows
Each year, we hire around 30 graduate students — Diversity and Community Fellows — to help advance and implement the Diversity and Inclusion goals of Office for Graduate Diversity and Graduate Division. Fellows work across and within academic units to create healthy communities for graduate students. Visit our fellows webpage to read about their backgrounds and schedule an appointment.