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Being a graduate student at UC Berkeley means being part of something special. A diverse community of change-makers known worldwide for innovation, exploration, and academic excellence.

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Our Programs

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With more than 120 graduate programs representing the breadth and depth of UC Berkeley’s interdisciplinary scholarship, there’s a program that’s right for you.

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Current Students

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Kendall Calhoun

Our Students

Brilliant graduate students are a critical part of Berkeley’s identity.

In this video, see how Chancellor’s Fellow Kendall Calhoun Ph.D. ’23 connects with faculty and undergraduates, conducting field research with the goal of creating more resilient habitats and ecosystems. Like many outstanding Berkeley graduate students, his work helps to drive research excellence and inspires undergraduates, opening their minds to greater possibilities.

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Professional Development

We've helped countless graduate and professional students prepare for careers they never considered

Career preparation only starts in the classroom. We’re here to help you explore career paths and purse the profession that matches your interests and strength. Explore our workshops, or set up a one-on-one consultation today.

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News & Upcoming Events

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News

Welcome to the start of a new semester!

January 23, 2025

I know that many of you have been affected by the wildfires in southern California and the many challenges that are happening across the globe. I hope you and your loved ones are safe and as well as possible during these difficult times.

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Finding Community and Accountability in GradPro’s Check-In Groups

January 22, 2025

The start of a new academic year often brings feelings of both promise and overwhelm. That’s where GradPro’s check-in groups come in.

Mark Your Calendars for the 2025 Beyond Academia Conference

January 21, 2025

Interested in exploring your career options outside of academia? The 2025 Beyond Academia conference will take place February 27 and 28 virtually. Registration is free and open.

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Spring 2025 Key Dates, Fees & Registration Updates

January 6, 2025

Sharing several important dates and reminders for the upcoming Spring 2025 semester!

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Events

Reclaiming our Time: AI and Academic Productivity

February 03, 2025

Academia often demands more from faculty of color, especially women. Service duties like mentoring, advising, and supporting marginalized students and filling diversity quotas on committees leaves less time to focus…

Career Lab: Cover Letter Basics

February 03, 2025

Writing a strong cover letter may not be as hard as you think. This career lab will address the basic steps to understanding and deciding what to include, and how…

Digital Humanities Working Group

February 03, 2025

The UC Berkeley Digital Humanities Working Group is a research community founded to facilitate interdisciplinary conversations in the digital humanities and cultural analytics. Our gatherings are participant-driven and provide a…

R Fundamentals: Part 1 of 4

February 03, 2025

This interactive workshop series is your complete introduction to programming in R for people with little or no previous programming experience. It covers the basics of using RStudio, creating variables,…

Excel Data Analysis: Introduction

February 03, 2025

This is a three-hour introductory workshop that will provide an overview of Excel, with no prior experience assumed. Attendees will learn how to use functions for handling data and making…

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