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August 7, 2025

Required Prevention Trainings for New Graduate Students

Email sent to students on August 7, 2025: Essential resources, tools, and two required trainings for all incoming graduate students to help prevent and respond effectively to instances of sexual violence and harassment. Review and complete the trainings promptly.

July 22, 2025

Inclusive Excellence Hub Open House

Discover new resources and enjoy a day of connection and support at the Inclusive Excellence Hub Open House on Wednesday, September 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 2515 Channing Way.
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July 8, 2025

Register for New Student Orientation

Learn about campus resources, attend workshops, and connect with fellow students. Don't miss this opportunity to prepare for your Berkeley journey.

July 1, 2025

The Student Leadership & Engagement Advisory Board

The Graduate Student Leadership & Engagement Advisory Board is tasked with advising the senior leadership on student life and engagement at Berkely with a commitment to an identity and culturally conscious lens. 
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June 6, 2025

Funding your UC Berkeley experience

Email sent to students on June 6, 2024: Financial resources for your graduate journey. Explore the options available to support your graduate experience.

June 4, 2025

NGSO Virtual Make-up Sessions

Select NGSO make-up sessions were held virtually via Zoom on Friday, August 29 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. P.S.T.
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May 28, 2025

Funding your UC Berkeley experience

Email sent to students on May 28, 2025: Financial resources for your graduate journey. Explore the options available to support your graduate experience.

May 20, 2025

Finding a Place to Live

Navigating the housing search Of all the preparation graduate school requires, choosing where to live during your time at UC Berkeley might be one of the most important and time-sensitive decisions. If you have not yet secured housing, we’re here to help you find the best option. Graduate student apartments…
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May 16, 2025

Call for Applications: Professional Development Liaisons

Graduate Professional Development is hiring three doctoral students to join GradPro‘s team of Professional Development Liaisons (PDLs). We’re looking for graduate students who are ready to serve as a peer leader and give back to the campus community
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May 16, 2025

Graduate Writing Center – Postdoctoral Position

The Graduate Writing Center is hiring for a Postdoctoral Position. UC Berkeley doctoral students in any discipline who will have received their doctoral degrees by August 15, 2025 are eligible to apply.
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May 15, 2025

Getting Started at UC Berkeley

Email sent to students on April 25, 2024: Welcome to UC Berkeley! It is our job at the Graduate Division to support you. We're excited to see what you'll achieve!
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May 15, 2025

2025 Graduate Mentoring Awards

Mentorship is a vital tool for many students at UC Berkeley, often offering transformative effects on the academic success, well-being, and overall student experience.
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May 15, 2025

Time to rest, reset – you have earned it!

As I write this, commencement ceremonies are taking place all across campus. It’s always a moving reminder of the incredible each of you has, and will continue to make—to go out into the world, inspire change, and drive discovery.
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May 13, 2025

Thriving as a Graduate Student This Summer

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.