The Graduate Division’s Office for Graduate Diversity (OGD) supports both prospective and current UC Berkeley graduate students, with a focus on fostering a thriving, inclusive community. While OGD serves all students, it is especially committed to those historically underrepresented in graduate education—such as undocumented, low-income, and first-generation college students.
OGD offers comprehensive support including:
In collaboration with faculty, staff, and the Division of Equity and Inclusion, OGD is dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming space for all students
The new Inclusive Excellence Hub at UC Berkeley is a unique, welcoming venue where underrepresented graduate students can find camaraderie and build multi-disciplinary networks of their peers.
AIGP assists Native and Indigenous graduate students throughout their academic career, providing mentoring, and connecting students with campus organizations and resources.
Undocumented graduate students can connect with the UndocuGrads team for mentorship, resources and community.
STEM*FYI consists of informal gatherings, beneficial workshops, social events, and the opportunity to build a strong, diverse community of graduate STEM scholars.
P2P engages up to 100 first-year Ph.D. students from underrepresented backgrounds in workshops and structured activities around demystifying the route to the Assistant Professorship.
The Diversity and Community Fellows work to advance and implement the diversity and inclusion goals of the Office for Graduate Diversity and the Graduate Division. Schedule a meeting with a fellow.
A fully-funded 8-week program offering rigorous research opportunities while addressing challenges and opportunities in graduate diversity. It supports students from historically underrepresented backgrounds nationwide.
Berkeley’s annual virtual Graduate Diversity Admissions Fair is hosted by the Office of Graduate Diversity and Graduate Admissions. Learn more about the application process, funding opportunities and get a chance to meet departments in your area of interest.
American Indian Graduate Program (AIGP) provides direct assistance to incoming and prospective Indigenous/Native American students, with financial aid information, advice and resources to guide you toward the best decision to advance your academic career.
OGD’s UndocuGrads team is available to support prospective undocumented graduate students and their journey to graduate school.
Whether you hope to continue your studies at UC Berkeley or explore other graduate school programs, OGD offers multiple programs to help you examine your options and prepare you with the mentoring and tools to select, apply, and enroll in graduate school.
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