December 11, 2025
There are still have openings for graduate students who want to live in campus apartments for the spring!
December 10, 2025
Call for Proposals! 2025-26 Big C Student Initiated Projects Applications are due Monday, January 19, 2026, 11:59 pm Call for Proposals! 2025-26 Big C Student Initiated Projects What is the Big C? Passed by student referenda in April 2017 and renewed…
December 10, 2025
As the year ends, our office and the Basic Needs Center want to update you on how recent changes might affect your access to essential resources like food assistance, housing support and healthcare. Below you can find an outline of specific campus resources to help you.
December 9, 2025
Winter break is finally here—a chance to take a breather after a hectic semester. But it can also be a strategic moment to invest in your professional growth. Without the usual demands of classes, research, or teaching, you have the space to think about your next steps, build new skills, and refocus on your career goals. Here’s how to make the most of your time off.
December 4, 2025
Students often single out finding time to write as one of the key time-management challenges of graduate school. With the various responsibilities of being a graduate student, including teaching, seminars, and conferences, writing can often fall by the wayside. A key strategy for combating resistance to writing is learning how to establish a daily writing routine.
November 20, 2025
We recognize that, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, there are students who are still navigating its impact on their lives. We are reaching out with assistance during this difficult period.
November 20, 2025
SNAP/CalFresh distribution was delayed this month. If your financial situation has been affected by this delay, here are some resources you can access.
November 20, 2025
Nominations for all four awards are being accepted through Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Award recipients will be recognized in April 2026 in a joint celebration.
November 20, 2025
In recent years, graduate students have found themselves navigating a dynamic job market that can make exploring and preparing for careers challenging. Handshake is a key tool that graduate students can use to ease this process.
November 19, 2025
Kickstart your dissertation writing this fall with NCFDD’s free 12-week Dissertation Success Curriculum. The new cohort begins September 2.
November 10, 2025
Jaquesta Adams, a fifth-year PhD candidate in chemistry, became Berkeley's 2025 Grad Slam Champion for her presentation "Illuminating Oxytocin: How Nanosensors ‘Listen In’ On the Brain’s Chemical Conversations."
November 6, 2025
Interested, but have no idea where to start! Don’t worry, GradPro is here to help!
November 6, 2025
There are a few steps in the process, make sure to mark your calendars.
October 29, 2025
Like many of you, I’ve felt the pace and intensity of this moment—and I want to pause to acknowledge your dedication, perseverance, and the incredible spirit you bring to our community. In the midst of everything, our shared commitment to knowledge, integrity, and the public good continues to shine.
October 29, 2025
Join the GSI Teaching & Resource Center, the Berkeley Interactive Theater, and the Disability Cultural Community Center for an engaging and critical session on these topics!
October 27, 2025
The Quals Preparation Program (QPP) is a partnership between the Office for Graduate Diversity and the UC Berkeley Bioscience Quals Preparation Program. The program is structured to provide weekly workshops for Ph.D. students in the biosciences at UC Berkeley preparing for their qualifying exam.
October 17, 2025
We know that many students are struggling with the numerous tragic circumstances we are facing at the local, national, and global levels. Seeing human suffering, in any form, especially when you do not have the ability to address it, can be incredibly painful. During this extraordinarily difficult time, please be certain to support yourself and be sensitive to the needs of others in our community who may be experiencing fear, pain, and/or grief.
October 16, 2025
May Wilson began her new position last spring as Berkeley Career Engagement's first Assistant Director for Graduate Student Employer Engagement. She brings over a decade of experience in Student Affairs and Alumni Relations to her role.
October 16, 2025
Meet the GSI Teaching & Resource Center’s Peer Teaching Consultants and Postdoc Fellows! If you have taken part in any of the programs of the GSI Teaching & Resource Center, you’ll know that our work benefits tremendously from the expertise of current and former graduate students. And this…
October 13, 2025
Registration for Spring 2025 classes will begin soon for courses hosted by our Graduate Student Professional Development Program. These will help you target the specific skills you wish to develop.