July 23, 2026
UC Berkeley doctoral researcher Carla Bassil earned the People’s Choice Award at the 2026 Ivy+ Three-Minute Thesis Competition, held virtually on June 10, 2026, and hosted by Princeton University.
July 22, 2026
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.
July 21, 2026
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers grant opportunities for graduating seniors, graduate students, and alumni to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and primary and secondary school teaching worldwide.
June 1, 2026
Whether you are applying this year or just exploring your options, our summer webinar series will guide you through every step of the journey.
May 28, 2026
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.
May 14, 2026
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.
May 14, 2026
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.
May 13, 2026
UC Berkeley doctoral researcher Carla Bassil claimed second place at the 2026 UC systemwide Grad Slam competition, held April 22 at the UC Student and Policy Center in Sacramento.
May 12, 2026
Recently, the Graduate Division partnered with the Student’s Advocate Office to host a roundtable titled “Bridging Policy and Practice: Implementing Restorative Justice within Academic Policy.” Convened out of ongoing conversations about student needs, academic policy structures and campus climate, the event brought together staff, faculty, students and practitioners across UCB and UCSF.
May 12, 2026
Mentorship is a vital tool for many students at UC Berkeley, often offering transformative effects on the academic success, well-being, and overall student experience.
May 11, 2026
For those hoping not to enter another summer with lofty plans, only to blink and find ourselves in August disappointed with our progress, we’ve compiled some tips and resources that can help.
May 8, 2026
A GradPro panel brought together a psychologist, a career advisor, and a faculty member to talk honestly about stress, uncertainty, and staying grounded during a difficult job market. Earlier this month, graduate and professional students logged on for a conversation about the psychological toll of looking…
May 5, 2026
Summer is a great time for graduate students to catch their breath, make progress on goals, and tap into campus resources that support their academic and personal growth. Whether you’re planning your housing situation, prepping to teach for the first time, or getting involved in inclusive communities, there’s a lot happening this summer to support your journey.
April 30, 2026
Rally for Science with the UC community! On May 4, UC researchers, students, faculty, staff, and supporters will come together at the State Capitol in Sacramento for the Rally for California Science. This rally is to urge Governor Gavin Newsom to place the California Science and…
April 13, 2026
Critical components of this work include but are not limited to, supporting an inclusive graduate community and enhancing the cultural, academic, and professional experience of historically underrepresented students
April 13, 2026
Meet the Grad Slam 2026 Campus Winners! Missed the 2026 Grad Slam? Watch the recording!
April 10, 2026
You’ve spent months applying and interviewing for jobs, and now you’ve landed one. Congratulations! Before you accept the offer, negotiating is the last part of the job search process.
March 30, 2026
In recognition of the important contributions, impact, and value of our 13,000+ academic and professional graduate students at UC Berkeley, we are pleased to celebrate Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week March 30 - April 3, 2026.
March 18, 2026
In this interview, GradPro Professional Development Liaison Jonathan Landeros-Cisneros speaks with Ricky Huang, BA Speakers Co-Director, and Tiffany Tran, BA Media Co-Director, about how their involvement in BA has reshaped their thinking on career development, leadership, and what it means to thrive as a PhD student in today’s world.
March 18, 2026
Nine Berkeley semi-finalists have been selected to present their three-minute talk in-person at the campuswide competition on Wednesday, April 8, 3:00–5:30 p.m. in Banatao Auditorium.