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.

Two students pose together

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

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.

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

Diversity and Community Fellow leads new admits on a campus tour holding STEM sign.
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

Graduate Student Life Tips and Resources

upward view of the Campanile with bare tree branches framing the tower

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. 
a modern apartment

Tips for Navigating the Bay Area Rental Market

One of the first challenges facing new Cal students is finding a place to call home, whether on- or off-campus. Grad Div has some tips and suggestions that can help with your search.
picture piggy bank

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.
Group of students gathered around tables with laptops during a group discussions.

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.