GradNews

September 24, 2026

Graduate Application is Open!

The University of California, Berkeley is holding its annual virtual Graduate Diversity Admissions Fair to help prospective professional, master’s, and doctoral students learn more about UC Berkeley overall, our application process, and departments.
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September 17, 2026

What Graduate Students Actually Ask Us

Every week, GradPro’s Professional Development Liaisons (PDLs) meet one-on-one with graduate students from across campus. These are the questions we hear most often, what tends to be underneath them, and where we point students who are asking.

September 17, 2026

Show up, Say Hello: UC Berkeley Career Engagement’s Fall Career Fairs

Fall is the perfect time to start scoping out jobs and internships, especially if you want to boost your work experience with a summer internship or are graduating this spring. Fortunately, the UC Berkeley Career Engagement’s (BCE) fall career fairs are coming right up. Do not miss these opportunities to connect with employers, practice talking about your skills, or just learn more about your post-grad options.
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September 14, 2026

Taxes Reporting and Grad Students

Are you preparing to file your taxes as a graduate student? The Graduate Division offers tax workshops and resources to support you through tax season, including information on who needs to file, what to file, when to file, and how to navigate the tax filing process.
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September 4, 2026

Dissertation & Thesis Review 2026 Fall Workshops 

Are you a graduate student submitting a thesis or dissertation? This fall, the Graduate Degrees Team is hosting upcoming thesis and dissertation manuscript review workshops to assist you with your manuscript review and help make the filing process easier.
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August 17, 2026

Reconnecting Our Community 

Initially developed as a joint collaboration between the Graduate Division and the Othering and Belonging Institute’s (OBI) for the Biological Sciences Division of L&S has now become a yearly tradition that has also been facilitated for the Neuroscience Department. By centering personal narrative sharing and facilitated dialogue over a shared meal, these events are designed to break down structural divides to foster psychological proximity, empathy, and a strong sense of departmental belonging. 

August 7, 2026

Grad School Requirements and Test Scores

While many graduate application deadlines at UC Berkeley are not until December, the summer and early fall are great times to start planning your application journey. Crafting a standout application requires a clear understanding of what each program expects from its applicants.
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July 22, 2026

Understanding UC Berkeley Graduate Student Funding Disbursements

Knowledge of the funding disbursement process is key to managing finances as a graduate student at UC Berkeley. Understanding when and how your funds are released ensures you have the resources needed to succeed. Here’s what you need to know about UC Berkeley’s graduate student funding disbursements.
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May 28, 2026

2026 Summer Writing Workshop Series for Graduate Students

The goal of this workshop series is to assist graduate students in becoming better writers. It follows the full arc of academic writing, beginning with note-taking and prewriting strategies and moving through the core units of composition (e.g., paragraphs and transitions, argumentation, source integration, and sentences), and then concluding with revision and voice. 
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May 14, 2026

Basic Needs Updates for Grad Students

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. 
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May 14, 2026

Federal Financial Aid Updates for Grad Students

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, financial aid, and healthcare.