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Your Fall Line-Up of GradPro Workshops & Events

Whether you're thinking beyond academia, building professional networks, navigating internships, or sharpening your job-search tools, this fall GradPro’s lineup has something for everyone.

Meet Our GradPro Team

Professional Development Liaisons Carmen Brick Hitchcock Postdoctoral Fellow Carmen is the Hitchcock Postdoctoral Fellow at GradPro. She completed her PhD in Sociology at UC Berkeley in the spring of 2025. Her doctoral research focused upon social policy responses to labor market change during the post-industrial period, including the…
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Graduate Diversity Admissions Fair

The University of California, Berkeley is holding its fourth annual virtual Graduate Diversity Admissions Fair to help prospective professional, master’s, and doctoral students learn more about UC Berkeley overall, our application process, and departments.
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UC Berkeley Professional Development Resources

Email sent to students on July 1, 2024: Learn more about the three Graduate Division Professional Development units GradPro, Graduate Writing Center and GSI Teaching & Resource Center. These three offices can help you develop the skills to succeed academically and prepare for future careers.
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Office for Graduate Diversity

Email sent to students on August 13, 2025: Connect with the Office for Graduate Diversity! OGD provides programs, resources, and connections to support a thriving and inclusive educational experience for underrepresented students.
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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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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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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.