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New Grad Students

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Our Programs

Browse our program list and find your match!

With more than 200 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

We are here to support you as you progress through your degree. Browse our workshops, mentorship opportunities and more.

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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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Our Commitment to Diversity

We want you to know that you belong here. The Graduate Division and the Office for Graduate Diversity are here to help you build community and make UC Berkeley your home.

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Reconnecting Our Community 

Initially developed as a joint collaboration between the Graduate Division and the Othering and Belonging Institute’s (OBI) for the Biological Sciences Division of L&S has now become a yearly tradition that has also been facilitated for the Neuroscience Department. By centering personal narrative sharing and facilitated dialogue over a shared meal, these events are designed to break down structural divides to foster psychological proximity, empathy, and a strong sense of departmental belonging. 
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UC Berkeley Professional Development Resources

Email sent to students on July 1, 2024: Learn more about the three Graduate Division Professional Development units GradPro, Graduate Writing Center and GSI Teaching & Resource Center. These three offices can help you develop the skills to succeed academically and prepare for future careers.

Grad School Requirements and Test Scores

While many graduate application deadlines at UC Berkeley are not until December, the summer and early fall are great times to start planning your application journey. Crafting a standout application requires a clear understanding of what each program expects from its applicants.
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Required Prevention Trainings for New Graduate Students

Email sent to new students. Essential resources, tools, and two required trainings for all incoming graduate students to help prevent and respond effectively to instances of sexual violence and harassment. Review and complete the trainings promptly.