Students

Serving Students and Their Journeys

Finding a supportive, vibrant community enhances the student experience by broadening perspectives and providing strength in shared goals and perspectives. UC Berkeley offers its students unparalleled opportunities to build meaningful relationships with others who share similar values and aspirations.

We’re here to support you as you progress through your degree. With a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Graduate Division helps ensure that students not only succeed academically but also thrive in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

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Grow and Develop Your Skills

Graduate Writing Center

The Graduate Writing Center assists graduate students in the development of academic skills necessary to successfully complete their graduate programs and prepare for future faculty and professional positions.

Graduate Writing Center

GSI Teaching and Resource Center

The Graduate Student Instructor Teaching & Resource Center prepares graduate students for teaching undergraduates at UC Berkeley and for the teaching they will do in future academic and nonacademic careers.

GSI Teaching & Resource Center

GradPro Career Development

Grad Pro supports students through all stages of exploring and preparing for a wide range of careers, within and beyond academia.

GradPro Career Development

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Kick off a new academic year at Grad-Stravaganza

Wednesday, September 3 from 4-6 p.m. at the Campanile Tower

Open to new and incoming students and hosted by the Graduate Division. A grad student tradition!

Grad-Stravaganza

Explore Communites

Graduate school is more than academics—it’s about finding the people who will support, challenge, and inspire you.

The programs offered through the Graduate Division and the Office for Graduate Diversity help foster a unique sense of connection by supporting inclusive community-building for students from all backgrounds.

Explore Communities

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Diversity and Community Fellows contribute to many programs including visit days for new admits.

Graduate Student Resources Guide

Berkeley is a big place, and there are so many resources to help you along the way.

Resource Guide