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Welcome new graduate students

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Our Programs

Browse 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.

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Current Students

We'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.

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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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Important Things for New Students to Complete

July 22, 2024

New on campus? Use this to-do list to jumpstart your time at Berkeley.

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NGSO Virtual Schedule and Registration

July 9, 2024

Register for UC Berkeley’s virtual New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO) on August 19 & 20, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. P.S.T. each day.

NGSO In-Person Schedule and Registration

July 9, 2024

Register for UC Berkeley’s in-person New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO) on August 27, from 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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Celebrating Our GSI Award Recipients and Their Faculty Mentors!

July 9, 2024

These awards, sponsored by the Graduate Division’s GSI Teaching & Resource Center and the Graduate Council’s Advisory Committee for GSI Affairs, acknowledge the outstanding contributions that GSIs make to the educational mission of the University.

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BNC Food Resources this Summer

July 1, 2024

With school not in session, the summer months can be difficult for students to find and utilize available resources. That’s why the Basic Needs Center has compiled a list of resources for students who need food support this summer:

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Events

Welcome to NGSO 2024!

August 19, 2024

Welcome to Berkeley! We are excited to have you join us for New Graduate Student Orientation 2024. Come to hear a welcome message from Quin Hussey, Assistant Vice Provost and…

Student Legal Services: How Can We Help?

August 19, 2024

An overview of Student Legal Services – which provides free legal counseling to registered UC Berkeley students – with open Q&A during any remaining time.

The Graduate Assembly: UC Berkeley’s Graduate Student Government

August 19, 2024

The GA aims to improve the lives of University of California, Berkeley graduate students and to foster a vibrant, inclusive graduate student community. The GA’s main thrusts are thus grad…

Cultivating a Respectful Graduate Community: Sexual violence and harassment prevention education for graduate and professional students

August 19, 2024

The 60 min training on sexual violence and sexual harassment prevention is a required education opportunity that all new graduate students must complete. This training will cover topics such as:…

A Primer to Conduct and Policies

August 19, 2024

This session will briefly explore different policies that govern conduct related to free speech, academic integrity and conduct at UC Berkeley. The session will be a guide on reporting different…

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