New Students: Important Things to Do When You Get to Campus
New on campus? Use this to-do list to jumpstart your time at Berkeley.
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Apply for a Fall 2019 GROW Grant!
Apply for funds to host team-building activities and skill-building workshops focused on wellness and promoting a culture of well-being.
Bring Home an Original Piece of Art – for Free!
Want to spruce up your office or liven up your living room with an original piece of art, but don’t have the cash to spend? No problem.
Information on Fall Funding and Tuition/Fee Payment
Have you received a notice about outstanding Fall tuition/fee charges? Anticipating a Fall stipend or loan? Here is some basic guidance on disbursement of Fall funding: Unexpected tuition/fee bill? Fellowship tuition/fee awards apply toward charges one business day after you’ve … Continued
March in SF Pride with UC Berkeley
Celebrate San Francisco Pride with UC Berkeley’s Gender Equity Resource Center and Cal Alumni Association.
Valuable Housing Resource Links from the Berkeley Housing Fair
Residential and Student Services hosted an off-campus Housing Fair to help facilitate a smooth transition to Berkeley.
Graduate Assembly Elections Results
The Graduate Assembly has elected its new officers for the 2019 – 2020 year.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Berkeley students, faculty, and staff will be hosting events throughout the month to raise awareness about sexual violence and sexual harassment.
April 1 – 5 is Graduate Student Appreciation Week!
In recognition of the important contributions, impact, and value of our 11,000+ academic and professional graduate students at UC Berkeley, we are pleased to celebrate Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week, April 1-5, 2019. Thank you for your bold vision, passionate … Continued
Graduate Student Inclusivity Certificate Program — 2/1/2019
Graduate students in all departments are invited to apply for the Multicultural Education Program (MEP) and Restorative Justice (RJ) Graduate Student Inclusivity Certificate Program. Graduate students with successful applications will be invited to participate in a 20-hour training over the course … Continued
recalibrate: Berkeley’s NEW Wellness Website
Berkeley launches a new wellness website, recalibrate, as part of the UC systemwide Healthy Campus Network (HCN) initiative, aiming “to make UC the healthiest place to work, learn, and live.”
Call for Nominations: Chancellor’s Awards for Public Service
The Office of the Chancellor has announced the call for nominations for the annual Chancellor’s Awards for Public Service, recognizing students, staff, and faculty for their individual and collective efforts to benefit others locally and globally. Nominations are due by … Continued
Food Resources
If you find yourself needing assistance over the winter break (or at any time of year), here are some options.
Campus Tips for Eating on a Budget
Make food and nutrition a priority when time is short and money is tight.
New Graduate Student Orientation Kicks Off Another School Year
Annual event reaches over 1,000 graduate and professional students.
Get Connected to Communities on Campus
Find ways to connect to more communities on campus.
Receive Funds Faster: Sign Up for EFT Now!
What’s the fastest way to receive your stipend or financial aid refund? By direct deposit to your bank account! If you are expecting a stipend or financial aid refund and have not signed up for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to receive … Continued
Looking for Resources? Graduate Student Services is Here to Help!
Everyone needs help sometimes. This is a good place to start.
In Conversation with Chancellor Christ and Senator Skinner
Chancellor Christ and Senator Nancy Skinner joined the Graduate Assembly and Cal Alumni Association for an evening to discuss the future of public graduate education.
Activate Free Membership to National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity
Take advantage of this important resource.
Graduate Students Unite for Earth Action Initiative
Graduate students to host a direct action climate conference and art show.
Alternative Career Paths and Public Service
An alumna reflects on how graduate students can explore public service and prepare for a variety of career paths in their future.
Spring Gradfest Serves Up Fun and Builds Community
Last month, graduate and professional students had the opportunity to engage with campus departments, and graduate student organizations in one central place.
New CPS Satellite Office for Graduate and Professional Students
Dr. Amy Honigman, graduate student wellness specialist, discusses the new CPS satellite office and graduate student mental health.
GradBook Launched by Graduate Division and Graduate Assembly
Stay up-to-date and connected to campus with the Graduate Assembly and Graduate Division’s new app, GradBook.
Finding Things to Do This Winter Break
How do you find out about local events and things to do? Here are some of our favorite guides and blogs.
UCBe: Self-Care
As we approach the final stretch of the semester and move into the holiday season, take some time to pay attention to your physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing.
Gratitude for the Greater Good
Research from the Greater Good Science Center shows the benefits of practicing gratitude.
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is Here
The Basic Needs Security Coalition presents a week of fundraising and promoting awareness about basic needs insecurity.
Time to Enroll in Fall 2017 Courses!
While enrollment windows for new students opened on Friday, August 4, current students have been able to enroll in Fall 2017 courses since April 17, 2017. Here’s why it’s important to enroll: the deadline for payment of at least 20% … Continued
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Get to know mental health and counseling resources from UC and University Health Services.
UCBe: Financially Literate
Learn more about Financial Wellness resources and workshops for graduate students.
March Women’s Conferences Focus on Inclusion
Women’s conference themes focus on inclusion and collaboration across difference.
UCBe: Basic Needs Secure
The UC Berkeley Basic Needs Security Committee launches its website, highlighting resources for food, housing, and financial wellness.
Gender-Inclusive Restrooms on Campus
A new gender-inclusive restroom featuring eight fully-enclosed stalls opened Fall 2016 in Evans Hall, one of more than 40 campus buildings to have a gender-inclusive restroom.
UCBe: Reoriented
A Spring series of workshops to help students get re-acquainted with campus resources.
The Graduate Student Parent Advocacy Project (GSPA)
GSPA advocates for graduate student parents and develops programs to support their academic and personal success.
UCBe: A Peer Mentor
EECS Peers is a network of upper level graduate students in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences. They serve as a resource to students who are navigating issues with classes, advisors, exams, stress, and conflict.
UCBe: Leadership
UC Berkeley’s hub for leadership development, student involvement, and co-curricular advising is ready to assist your graduate student organization.
New from Rec Sports!
Learn more about Berkeley Rec Sports and their new initiatives for the Fall!
Graduate Assembly Positions Available
The Graduate Assembly is currently hiring Project Directors and the Project Advocacy and Accountability Liaison for the 2016-17 academic year. For more information, please visit the Graduate Assembly website or click on the links below for the official job cards: … Continued
Hiring New Residential Education Liaison (REL) Position
Residential & Student Service Programs (RSSP) is hiring for a new position, the Residential Education Liaison (REL), for the coming academic year. The REL will serve as the liaison for UC Berkeley continuing students living at our two new housing sites … Continued
UCBe: Prevention
Amid growing concern about the prevalence of sexual violence and sexual harassment on university campuses, UC Berkeley has announced plans to invest an additional $2.5M to strengthen its prevention, response, and support programs.
UCBe: Proud
June is National LGBT Pride Month — learn more about resources and two of the leading graduate student groups who support the LGBTQ+ community on campus.
UCBe: Well
May 2016 marks the first National Mental Health Awareness Month, mental health organizations nationwide use this month to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and advocate for better resources for mental illness.
Meet Tesla Monson, Host of KALX’s “The Graduates”
Tesla Monson, a fourth year Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Integrative Biology, is the host and producer of “The Graduates,” a science radio talk show that airs on KALX 90.7.
UCBe: Inclusive
20 graduate students participated in UC Berkeley’s first Graduate Student Diversity and Inclusivity Training that featured facilitators from the Multicultural Education Project (MEP) and the Restorative Justice (RJ) Center.
Meet Ben Gould: Berkeley Mayoral Candidate
Ben Gould, a 2nd year dual-degree student pursuing Master’s degrees in Environmental Engineering and in Public Policy, announced his intention to run for mayor of Berkeley.
Expanded UC Berkeley Food Assistance Program
The UC Berkeley Food Security Committee has expanded Food Assistance Program, thanks to additional funding awarded by the UC Global Food Initiative.
UCBe: Family
Did you know? Approximately one in ten of Berkeley’s graduate population is a student parent. The Graduate Division and its partners are committed to supporting programs, policies, and services to help graduate student parents be devoted parents while they pursue … Continued
UCBe: Involved
Question. Investigate. Critique. Design. Analyze. Advance. While these are all activities Berkeley graduate students are used to doing in their academic lives, the dedicated students in The have added “Advocate” and “Lead” to their portfolios. From … Continued