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09
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September 09, 2026
10:00 AM – 10:00 AM
In Person
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.
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.
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.
GradPro Career Development
Grad Pro supports students through all stages of exploring and preparing for a wide range of careers, within and beyond academia.
Workshops offered by the Office for Graduate Life
Whether you are a new graduate student of nearing your degree completion, the Office for Graduate Life offers workshops to help you navigate.
Sep
16
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September 16, 2026
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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Oct
07
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October 07, 2026
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
In Person
Oct
21
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October 21, 2026
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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Nov
18
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November 18, 2026
2:00 PM – 2:00 PM
In Person
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.
Graduate Student Resources Guide
Berkeley is a big place, and there are so many resources to help you along the way.
Graduate Student Life Tips and Resources
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 6, 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.
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 17, 2026
If you’re struggling financially, you’re not alone.
In recent months, the Basic Needs Center (BNC), Berkeley International Office (BIO), and Grad Life have noticed an increase in graduate students reaching out to our teams for financial emergency support.
March 17, 2026
One of the first challenges facing new Cal students is finding a place to call home, whether on- or off-campus. Cal Housing has some tips and suggestions that can help with your search.