Welcome session featuring a message from Chancellor Christ; remarks from Professor Lisa Garcia Bedolla, Vice Provost for Graduate Studies, and Lucy Andrews, Graduate Assembly President; and a Faculty Keynote by Mark Sandberg, Professor of Film & Media and Scandinavian Studies. Register for this session. 

The Disabled Students' Program promotes an inclusive environment for students with disabilities. Students who will need or interested in learning more about academic accommodations for coursework or research should attend this session. The Graduate Disability Specialist will go over general information about who is eligible for services, what sort of services are available, and support provided.   Register for this session.

Come learn about the Basic Needs Center! We act as a virtual and physical hub to support students in their journey to access essential services that impact health, belonging, and overall well-being. We define basic needs as an ecosystem that includes: financial stability; nutritious and sufficient food; safe, secure and adequate housing; accessible and equitable health/medical care, technology and transportation.   Register for this session.

We will provide an overview of the Graduate Peer Support Provider (PSP) Program. PSPs meet one-on-one with graduate students at UC Berkeley to provide assistance in navigating the complex processes related to mental health, basic needs, and academia. As graduate students themselves, PSP’s provide support to their peers through understanding, experience, respect, and an equity based lens.   Register for this session.

An overview of Student Legal Services, and how it may be helpful to students. We'll discuss of the most common legal issues encountered by students, and offer Q&A. Register for this session. This session will not be recorded.

An introduction to the Graduate Assembly (UC Berkeley's graduate student government), including who we are, what we do, resources and financial support that graduate students can use, and how graduate students can get involved. Register for this session.