We can't wait to meet you!
We are so glad to have seen so many of you tuning in to Virtual NGSO. Thank you for taking the time!
If you missed a session we will be sharing presentation decks soon, or you can browse the Graduate Student Resource Guide to connect with many campus offerings (opens in a new tab).
We know you are gearing up for the start of the semester. We hope you can join us for our annual event.
Grad-stravaganza – September 4
You won’t want to miss this! Join us on September 4 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. for Grad-Stravaganza (opens in a new tab), a family-friendly, in-person welcome event at the Campanile. Enjoy free food, music, activities, crafts and giveaways! Come meet other graduate students and our staff. We look forward to welcoming you to campus.
Register for Grad-stravaganza (opens in a new tab)Lisa García Bedolla
Vice Provost for Graduate Studies
Dean of the Graduate Division
Professor in the School of Education
New Student Information
August 19
Graduate Student Resources
Browse the Graduate Student Resource Guide to connect with many campus offerings.
August 13
Receive Funds Faster (opens in a new tab)
What’s the fastest way to receive your stipend or financial aid refund?
August 1
Required Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassement Prevention Training (opens in a new tab)
You may recall receiving an email last week about required training. Please review that email carefully, and make time to complete the requirement to avoid enrollment holds. Note: some programs are exempt from this requirement.
Upcoming Events
August 27
New Graduate Student Orientation (opens in a new tab)
Join us for in-person orientation sessions hosted by the Graduate Division and valuable campus resources. The day includes lunch and a resource fair.
September 3
OGD Welcome Reception (opens in a new tab)
Connect with the Office for Graduate Diversity and mingle with new and continuing students. Chat with various graduate affinity groups such as the First-Gen Low-Income (FGLI) Grads, Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA) and more.
September 4
Grad-Stravaganza (opens in a new tab)
Our annual kick off to the new academic year for all UC Berkeley graduate students areas of study to simply have some fun. Enjoy music, free food, giveaways, family friendly activities and opportunities to meet fellow graduate students.
September 5
Inclusive Excellence Open House (opens in a new tab)
Stop by this new space made especially for graduate students. Connect with OGD staff, and fellow graduate students. Get a guided tour and free food. First 100 attendees to receive a free shirt!