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July 18, 2023

New Financial Aid Compliance Assignment

To comply with federal requirements(opens in a new tab) established by the Department of Education, the University has implemented a new system in Fall 2023 to guarantee that all undergraduate and graduate students receiving financial aid are participating in each of their courses at the start of the semester.
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July 15, 2023

Understanding disability accommodations at Berkeley for grad students

Let’s start off with the data. The Disabled Students’ Program (DSP) serves over 5,000 students, approximately 11% of the students enrolled at UC Berkeley.  Nearly 15% of DSP students (755 as of July 29, 2022) are graduate students who chose to contact DSP and apply for accommodations. The…

June 26, 2023

Undergraduate Research Programs

Credit: Elena Zhukova Resource links to research programs We’ve compiled some links to various research programs for undergraduates looking to enhance their research acumen and skills. We encourage undergraduates to browse these programs to find a good fit. Attendance in one of these research programs can often enhance students’ applications…

June 12, 2023

2023 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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June 12, 2023

Take Action on SHIP

Maintain continual access to SHIP You should enroll in at least one Fall 2023 course before July 29 to maintain continuous access to the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), University Health Services, Recreational Sports…
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May 18, 2023

Congratulations – you made it!

What a year it has been! The end of the academic year is a time for celebration as well as reflection. As I write this, commencement ceremonies are happening all over campus; the excitement is palpable.
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April 18, 2023

Meet Our Grad Slam 2023 Campus Winners!

We wish to thank our distinguished panel of judges, Wendy Tokuda, Eric Stern, Fiona Doyle, and Justin Lee and also the many audience members who weighed in on the People’s Choice Award. We look forward to next year’s competition! Interested in participating next year?…

April 13, 2023

Three Tips for Job Offer Negotiations

Negotiating a compensation package can bring its own set of unique challenges to the already demanding task of applying for jobs while also being a graduate student. Regardless of whether you are applying to a position within or beyond academia, negotiation is a pivotal step in the process.

April 10, 2023

2023 Grad Slam

Watch the 2023 Grad Slam: 2023 Semi-finalists: Madison Browne, Psychology (1st Place Winner) Shedding Light on Alzheimer’s Disease Madison is a 4th year PhD candidate from Alabama, currently using her training in animal behavior, immunology, and circadian biology to explore a non-invasive light therapy for Alzheimer’s Disease. She is passionate…

April 10, 2023

Take the UC Graduate Student Experience Survey

We want to hear your thoughts and ideas on your overall experience at Berkeley in order to better serve our graduate and professional student community. Your feedback is critical to informing and improving how we respond to challenges in the future, and will be used for many purposes, including identifying…
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April 6, 2023

Honoring Judy Heumann (1947-2023)

We are continuing to celebrate the inspiring life of disability rights activist and Berkeley School of Public Health alumna Judith (Judy) Heumann (M.P.H, ‘75). Judy was a founding member of The Center for Independent Living and helped launch the independent living movement nationally…