About the Graduate Division
The UC Berkeley Graduate Division is the central resource and advocate for graduate education, ensuring fair policies across the university’s 14 schools and colleges, and over 200 programs. The Graduate Division oversees graduate admissions, fellowships, grants, academic employment, preparation for teaching, mentoring activities, professional development, academic progress and degree milestones.
We support Berkeley’s graduate students from application to graduation, offering services like new student onboarding, financial support, professional development, community-building, and many other resources.
As administrators of the Academic Senate’s Graduate Council, we collaborate with faculty, staff, and deans to maintain Berkeley’s high academic standards.
Contact Us
We are happy to serve you and answer your questions! For admissions inquiries, please review the Frequently Asked Questions or contact the Graduate Admissions office.
A Note from Our Dean
I often say that Berkeley is an “idea” – the idea that the people could build an academically excellent higher education institution open to all, regardless of background, that is dedicated to serving the public good through its teaching, research, and service. That idea of Berkeley is one, I believe, it is worth working towards.
The diverse backgrounds and passions of our faculty and students support the excellence that makes Berkeley second to none in terms of its breadth, depth, and reach. We are unmatched in terms of the impact our scholarship, research, and public service has on California, the United States, and the world.
Fiat Lux and Go Bears!
Lisa García Bedolla
Vice Provost for Graduate Studies and Dean of the Graduate Division
Our Offices and Programs
Graduate Admissions
Admissions staff advise prospective applicants, faculty, and departments on policy and procedures for gaining admission to graduate study at UC Berkeley.
Office for Graduate Diversity
OGD serves as a resource for the admissions process, academic support, financial advice, and professional development. It also provides a forum for ideas and programs designed to enhance the educational experience of all students, including those who are undocumented, first -generation college students, and those who are educationally and financially challenged.
GradPro
GradPro is the campus Graduate Student Professional Development Resource Hub. Grad Pro supports students through all stages of exploring and preparing for a wide range of careers, within and beyond academia.
Graduate Writing Center
The Graduate Writing Center assists graduate students in the development of academic skills necessary to successfully complete their graduate programs and prepare for future faculty and professional positions.
GSI TRC
The Graduate Student Instructor Teaching & Resource Center is an academic unit of the Graduate Division that prepares graduate students for teaching undergraduates at UC Berkeley and for the teaching they will do in future academic and nonacademic careers.
Graduate Student Life
We offer resources and guides to help Berkeley students find their community and make the most of their time.
Graduate Financial Support
There are many ways to help cover the cost of your graduate education. In fact, 90% of Berkeley graduate students receive some form of financial support. Your GSAO and our Funding Analysts can point you in the right direction and help source additional funding.
Appointments
Our Appointments office helps graduate departments appoint students in academic and research titles such as Graduate Student Instructors (GSIs), Graduate Student Researchers (GSRs), Readers or Tutors.
Degree Progress
We provide key guidelines and support for graduate students and staff on degree progress, from pre-candidacy to thesis submission, ensuring a smooth path to graduation at UC Berkeley.
Policies
We’ve detailed the various policies that inform your graduate education, as well as the procedures for addressing the needs of our graduate students.
Stay Connected
Stay informed with the latest happenings at the Graduate Division! Don’t miss highlights from recent alumni, career opportunities, and insights into student life. Check back regularly to stay engaged with our vibrant community!