Welcome new Graduate students We are honored that you chose Berkeley! We know Berkeley is a big place, take a look at our tips for a smooth transition. Get Started Our ProgramsBrowse our program list and find your match!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. Explore Programs Current StudentsWe're here to help you locate campus resources and get you the help you need. Browse our resource list or set up an appointment for one-on-one assistance. Locate ResourcesOur StudentsBrilliant 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. See Kendall Calhoun in actionProfessional DevelopmentWe've helped countless graduate and professional students prepare for careers they never consideredCareer 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. Graduate Professional DevelopmentNews & Upcoming Events Show Me: News Events Deadlines News Events Deadlines News Receive Funds Faster: Sign Up for EFT Now! June 13, 2022 What’s the fastest way to receive your stipend or financial aid refund? By direct deposit to your bank account! If you are expecting a stipend or financial aid refund and have not signed up for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to receive your funds via direct electronic deposit to your bank account, you can sign up via… Take Action on SHIP June 12, 2022 Maintain continual access to SHIP You should enroll in at least one course before July 29, to maintain continuous access to the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) and University Health Services, Recreational Sports Facility (RSF), campus libraries, University Housing, and more. If you enroll after July 29, your coverage will backdate as effective on August… Berkeley Mastercard Foundation Scholar – Blazing the trail for women in tech June 7, 2022 Berkeley Mastercard Scholar Vivian Omondi is someone who practices the act of being the change she wishes to see in the world. With guidance from UC Berkeley alumni along the way, she has chartered a path to her own success. You have made this an amazing year May 17, 2022 You did it! Another academic year has come to a close and, as I have said many times in past messages, I and all of us in the Graduate Division applaud your resilience and enthusiastic spirit! As the world around us struggles with so many crises – 2022 Mentoring Awards May 16, 2022 Mentorship can have a transformative effect on the academic success, well-being, and overall experience of our graduate students. The following award recipients have demonstrated excellence in their commitment to helping UC Berkeley undergraduate and graduate students succeed academically, professionally, and personally. Recipients of the Carol D. Soc Distinguished Graduate Student Mentoring Award, Graduate Assembly’s Faculty Mentor… Events Grad-stravaganza August 25, 2022 Grad-stravaganza, our graduate student welcome event, is an outdoor gathering on the steps of Sproul Hall and Upper Sproul Plaza. This event is for new and continuing graduate students of all backgrounds, and areas of study to simply – have some fun. The Graduate Division will be hosting a resource fair, graduate student organizations, free… Deadlines File Thesis or Dissertation (Summer 2022 Deadline) August 12, 2022 This is the deadline for students seeking a summer degree. We recommend that your faculty committee review your thesis 30-60 days prior to your anticipated filing date. If you are using co-authored or previously published material, you will need to request permission at least 3 weeks in advance of filing. For instructions on how to…