Events

Welcome session featuring remarks from Lisa García Bedolla, Vice Provost for Graduate Studies and Dean of the Graduate Division, and a Professor in the School of Education. Join the zoom call here. 

An overview of American Indian Graduate Program (AIGP) programs, people, fellows, and resources and the Indigenous Graduate Student Perspective @ Berkeley. Register here.

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 here. 

The Disabled Students' Program promotes an inclusive environment for students with disabilities. Students who will need or are 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 here.

Join the Office of the Registrar/Residence Affairs in a discussion of tuition residency requirements for new students who will be completing the fall 2024 Statement of Legal Residence. This session will be useful for new grads who intend to reclassify as tuition residents for their second year in the program. Register for the event here.

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.

This workshop will get you thinking about your relationship to money and your current money habits. You will also learn how to balance your income and expenses and ways to reduce costs in order to save money. Register here.

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 here. 

¡Bienvenidxs a Cal! This session will be presented by UC Berkeley graduate student board members of the Graduate Association of Latinx Students (GALS). GALS is a student organization that seeks to address the social, political, academic, cultural, and educational issues and concerns that affect the Latinx graduate and professional community at UC Berkeley. And the Chicanx Latinx Student Development Office that over sees the Latinx Student Resource Center and various program, projects and services for undegraduate/graduate. During the session, you will learn about campus resources specific to UC Berkeley Chicanx and Latinx students and other key Chicanx Latinx community spaces. There will also be ample time for questions and guidance on how to get involved with the community from your first day on campus! Remember to register here. Nos Vemos!

This required education session is designed to help new grad students learn strategies for preventing sexual violence and sexual harassment (SVSH), as well as understand their rights, resources, and options if impacted by SVSH. Register here.