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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Writing

Enroll Now! Spring Courses in Academic Writing and Mentoring

Carve out some time to focus on improving your skills with these 1- and 2-credit classes.

Berkeley Science Review is Seeking Graduate Student Bloggers and Designers

The Berkeley Science Review (BSR) is a graduate student-run magazine that aims to highlight the groundbreaking research occurring at UC Berkeley in…

Five Tips for Writing About Your Research

How to make your research accessible to a broad audience.

Check Out Issue 36 of the Berkeley Science Review!

The Berkeley Science Review is a graduate student-run magazine that aims to highlight the groundbreaking research occurring at UC Berkeley in a…

Daniel E. Koshland, Jr. Graduate Student Fellowship in the Art of Teaching Writing — 3/22/2019

The Daniel E. Koshland, Jr. Graduate Student Fellowship in the Art of Teaching Writing is a grant designed to provide graduate students…

Jason Berry to Speak at GUH Symposium “Techniques of Memory”

Techniques of Memory Landscape, Iconoclasm, Medium and Power April 17 – 18, 2019, 7 pm David Brower Center, Berkeley, CA The Global…

Describe Your Project or Research for a Chance to Win a $100 Gift Card and be Published in GradNews! — 3/11/2019

Describe your research for a chance to be published and win a cash award!

Write for the Berkeley Science Review

Would you like to work on your science writing skills without making a big commitment? We are looking for a few writers…

Describe Your Summer Activities for a Chance to Be Published and Receive a $100 Amazon Gift Card!

Share your stories about what you are doing and learning while away from Berkeley this summer. Up to ten winning essayists will receive a $100 Amazon gift certificate.

Boost Your Skills This Summer!

Take advantage of campus and online resources to develop “hard” and “soft” skills.

Activate Free Membership to National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity

Take advantage of this important resource.

Register Now for Spring Workshops from the Graduate Writing Center

The Graduate Professional Development program supports students' success and career preparation.

Lasker Foundation 2018 Essay Contest — 3/30/2018

The Lasker Foundation has launched its 2018 Essay Contest. This exciting challenge engages young scientists and clinicians in a discussion about the big questions in biology…

Don’t Miss Professional Development Courses in Mentoring, Academic Writing, and Teaching!

Check out three spring graduate courses for enhancing skills in academic writing, teaching, and mentoring.

Graduate Writing Center A “Gem” For Students Polishing Their Skills

Graduate Writing Center helps graduate students polish the skills needed to write productively.

GPD Calendar Highlights Professional Development Opportunities

Here are a few workshops and events coming up this month.

Giving Back So Students Can Get Ahead

Read how one alumna supports career skills development for current students!

George Bennett Fellowship in Writing — 11/30/2017

The purpose of the George Bennett Fellowship is to provide time and freedom from material considerations to a person seriously contemplating or…

How Will You Spend Your Summer?

Explore opportunities for using your summer well.

Our Hearts Go Out to the Innocent Lives Lost in the Past Month

In response to the shocking news of the mass shooting that occurred in Orlando, FL targeting the LGBTQA+ community, I wish everyone an empowering and safe Pride Month as we mourn the events and innocent lives lost in the attack.

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Our Commitment to Diversity

The Graduate Division is committed to expanding the diversity of Berkeley’s student body, and supporting students from all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups, in their academic, personal and professional journeys. We’re here to help you build community and make our campus your new home.

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