The Graduate Division is committed to expanding the diversity of Berkeley’s graduate student body and creating an inclusive environment where all graduate students have the tools, resources, and community of support they need to thrive.
While overall graduate applications have increased 19 percent when compared to last year, the number of underrepresented minority (URM) doctoral applicants increased by 42 percent and URM applicants to academic master’s programs increased by 82 percent. More »
In July 2020, the Graduate Division established this pilot program, awarding a total of $1.5 million in grants to nine departments across campus. The commitment was one of the largest single financial investments toward diversity efforts made by any graduate division in the nation. Read about departments' progress. More >> »
Helping graduate students build new skills and preparing them for multiple career paths.
About GPD
A dynamic hub of professional development programming coming to 309 Sproul this fall.
Workshops & Events
Recommended skills to master and connections to resources and workshops.
Explore the Guide
Our Professional Development Liaisons are graduate students who provide peer-to-peer consultations and workshops to point Berkeley grad students towards resources that will help them succeed in their programs and launch their careers. Schedule a consultation.
