Events

Welcome to Berkeley! We are excited to have you join us for New Graduate Student Orientation 2024. Come to hear a welcome message from Quin Hussey, Assistant Vice Provost and Chief of Staff of Graduate Division. Register for NGSO 2024 welcome event!

An overview of Student Legal Services - which provides free legal counseling to registered UC Berkeley students - with open Q&A during any remaining time. For more help register for the Student Legal Services!

The GA aims to improve the lives of University of California, Berkeley graduate students and to foster a vibrant, inclusive graduate student community. The GA's main thrusts are thus grad student funding/resources, well-being, and advocacy. In this talk, we'll discuss current projects/initiatives, spaces and resources the GA provides, and the roles that you can play in shaping the graduate student experience at Berkeley. We are always looking for department Delegates, so for those interested in policy, event-planning, and advocacy work, becoming involved in the GA may be for you! To hear more about the Graduate Assembly register for their talk.

This session will briefly explore different policies that govern conduct related to free speech, academic integrity and conduct at UC Berkeley. The session will be a guide on reporting different issues of misconduct, while highlighting the limitations of the different policies and offer alternative support mechanisms should students finds themselves facing issues on campus. Register to learn more about UC Berkeley's conduct and policies.

The 60 min training on sexual violence and sexual harassment prevention is a required education opportunity that all new graduate students must complete. This training will cover topics such as: the definitions and impact of sexual violence, being an active bystander, how to challenge unhealthy social norms that normalize violence, how to support a friend or colleague impacted by violence or harm, as well as the resources, rights, and options for those impacted by SVSH. Register for Cultivating a Respectful Graduate Community as it is a mandatory training for all new graduate students.

Come learn more about the Basic Needs Center team, who is committed to fostering belonging and justice on the UC Berkeley campus through a robust model that includes both short-term emergency relief and long-term support services addressing students’ basic needs. We define basic needs as an ecosystem that at the core includes food security, housing security, and financial stability.

Gain insight into establishing and working within the context of mentoring relationships with faculty. Learn strategies and skills for mentoring undergraduates at Berkeley and in your future career.

The UC Berkeley Libraries comprise one of the largest academic libraries in the United States, with unique collections that attract researchers from around the world. Learn how the Library’s collections and services can save you time and boost your research to the next level. Learn more about the University Library and its collections!