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    The Graduate Division serves more than 13,000 students in over 100 graduate degree programs. We are here to help you from the time you are admitted until you complete your graduate program.

    • About the Graduate Division

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    • Diversity Initiatives

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  • Admissions

    Admissions

    Admissions

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    We're thrilled you're considering Berkeley for your graduate study. We offer more than 100 programs for master's, professional, and doctoral students to pursue their dreams.

    • Steps to Apply

      • Apply for Admission
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      • Accepting Your Offer
    • Choosing Your Program

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    • Why Choose Berkeley?

      • Why students choose Berkeley
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  • Financial Support

    Financial Support

    Financial Support

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    Working toward obtaining your graduate degree at Berkeley is an exciting and challenging endeavor, but funding your graduate education shouldn’t be your greatest challenge.

    • Options for Financial Support

      • Student Funding Advisors
      • Graduate Fellowships, Grants and Awards
      • Financial Aid
      • Support for Student Parents & Caregivers
      • About Multi-Year Funding
      • Financial Support FAQ
    • Academic Student Employment

      • Fee Remissions
      • Graduate Student Academic Appointments Handbook
      • Appointment Handbook
  • Academics

    Academics

    Academics

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    We're here to support you as you progress through your degree, and help you understand the policies and procedures that inform your graduate education.

    • Degree Progress

      • Dissertation Writing and Filing
      • Thesis Writing and Filing
      • Deadlines
      • Academic Progress Advisors
      • Forms & Applications
    • Policies and Procedures

      • Guide to Graduate Policy
      • Policy and Procedure Memos
      • Graduate Student Academic Integrity
      • Student Accommodations
    • Program Proposals and Options

      • Graduate Degree, Certificate, or Designated Emphasis Proposals
      • Interdisciplinary Doctoral Programs
      • Exchange Programs with Other Universities
  • Professional Development

    Professional Development

    Professional Development

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    GradPro, the Graduate Writing Center, and the GSI Teaching & Resource Center can support you in your academic and professional development at all stages of your degree program and in preparing for your career.

    • GradPro: Graduate Student Professional Development Resource Hub

      • Professional Development Guide
      • Check-in Groups
      • Resource Lists
      • Workshops and Events
      • GradPro for Departments and Faculty
      • Contact Us
    • GSI Teaching & Resource Center

      • Teaching Guide for GSIs
      • Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
      • Workshops, Seminars, and Institutes
      • Language Proficiency Program
      • Teaching Consultations
      • Contact the GSI Teaching & Resource Center
    • Graduate Writing Center

  • Diversity

    Diversity

    Diversity

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    The Office for Graduate Diversity provides support and services for prospective and continuing students in an effort to support and sustain a more diverse graduate student community.

    • Prospective Students

    • Berkeley Undergraduates

    • Current Grad Students

    • Funding

      • Birgeneau Perelman Fund for Undocumented Graduate Students
      • The Future of Higher Education Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
    • Initiatives

    • Contact OGD

      • Campus Diversity Professionals
      • Connect with the Diversity & Community Fellows
  • Giving

    Giving

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    Your gift allows us to deliver an inclusive, world-class experience to graduate students, so they can make a difference at Berkeley and beyond.

    • Giving Opportunities

      • Inclusive Excellence Hub for Graduate Diversity
      • Graduate Student Experience Fund
      • Graduate Fellowship & Support Fund
    • Ways to Give

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Financial Aid

Information on Fall Funding and Tuition/Fee Payment

Have you received a notice about outstanding Fall tuition/fee charges?  Anticipating a Fall stipend or loan?  Here is some basic guidance on…

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Grad Student Gratitude; Back at Berkeley and Living at I-House

Home to students from the United States, and students from over 75 other countries, every semester!

Have a Problem? Tips to Try Before Checking in with Cal Student Central

These steps could save you time and potential delays in service: Check your CalCentral My Finances or My Academics pages online to see…

Larissa Charnsangavej

Expanded UC Berkeley Food Assistance Program

The UC Berkeley Food Security Committee has expanded Food Assistance Program, thanks to additional funding awarded by the UC Global Food Initiative.

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Application Deadline — 3/2/2015

File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 2, 2015, the deadline for California residency eligibility for 2015-2016 fellowship…

File Your Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) — 3/2/2014

Students who wish to be considered for financial aid awards in academic year 2014-15,should file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid…

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The Graduate Division oversees graduate admissions, fellowships, grants, academic employment, preparation for teaching, mentoring activities, professional development, academic progress and degree milestones.

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