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We are here to help you from the time you are admitted until you complete your graduate program.</p> </div> <ul class="sub-menu"> <li class=" menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-has-children"><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/about/about-the-graduate-division/"><h3>About the Graduate Division</h3></a> <ul class="sub-menu"> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-30980"><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/about/about-the-graduate-division/contact/">Contact the Graduate Division</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-33751"><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/about/about-the-graduate-division/welcome-from-the-dean/">Welcome from the Vice Provost and Dean</a></li> </ul> </li> <li class=" menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-has-children"><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/about/diversity-initiatives/"><h3>Diversity Initiatives</h3></a> <ul class="sub-menu"> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-has-children menu-item-33760"><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/graduate-diversity/graduate-diversity-task-force/">Graduate Diversity Task Force Recommendations</a> <ul class="sub-menu"> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-33761"><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/graduate-diversity/diversity-initiatives/anti-racism-initiatives/">Anti-Racism Initiatives</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-33770"><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/about/land-acknowledgement/">Land Acknowledgement</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li class=" menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-has-children"><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/admissions/"><h2>Admissions</h2><span>Admissions</span></a><div class="mega-menu__dropdown"><div class="container"><h2 class="mega-menu__dropdown__title"><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/admissions/">Admissions</a></h2><div class="mega-menu__dropdown__content"><div class="mega-menu__dropdown__content__image"><img data-ccwcag-attachment-id="33340" data-ccwcag-attachment='{"disable_page_edit":true}' width="300" height="274" src="https://grad.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/NGSO-cal-flag-web6-e1692040865246-300x274.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="Student waving Cal flag" decoding="async" srcset="https://grad.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/NGSO-cal-flag-web6-e1692040865246-300x274.jpg 300w, https://grad.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/NGSO-cal-flag-web6-e1692040865246.jpg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><p>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.</p> </div> <ul class="sub-menu"> <li class=" menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-has-children"><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/admissions/steps-to-apply/"><h3>Steps to Apply</h3></a> <ul class="sub-menu"> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-44"><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/admissions/steps-to-apply/apply/">Apply for Admission</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-33987"><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/admissions/steps-to-apply/requirements/">Admissions Requirements</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-43"><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/admissions/steps-to-apply/costs-fees/">Tuition Costs & Fees</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-32261"><a 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Support</span></a><div class="mega-menu__dropdown"><div class="container"><h2 class="mega-menu__dropdown__title"><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/financial/">Financial Support</a></h2><div class="mega-menu__dropdown__content"><div class="mega-menu__dropdown__content__image"><img data-ccwcag-attachment-id="33990" data-ccwcag-attachment='{"disable_page_edit":true}' width="300" height="200" src="https://grad.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/Campanile_Magnolia_Sunrise_01-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="campus and the campanile" decoding="async" srcset="https://grad.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/Campanile_Magnolia_Sunrise_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https://grad.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/Campanile_Magnolia_Sunrise_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://grad.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/Campanile_Magnolia_Sunrise_01-768x512.jpg 768w, https://grad.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/Campanile_Magnolia_Sunrise_01-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, 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Development</a></h2><div class="mega-menu__dropdown__content"><div class="mega-menu__dropdown__content__image"><img data-ccwcag-attachment-id="34334" data-ccwcag-attachment='{"disable_page_edit":true}' width="300" height="200" src="https://grad.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/20180914_NextProf_NB_06-1-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="group of students having a discussion" decoding="async" srcset="https://grad.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/20180914_NextProf_NB_06-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://grad.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/20180914_NextProf_NB_06-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://grad.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/20180914_NextProf_NB_06-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://grad.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/20180914_NextProf_NB_06-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://grad.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/20180914_NextProf_NB_06-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://grad.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/20180914_NextProf_NB_06-1-900x600.jpg 900w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><p>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.</p> </div> <ul class="sub-menu"> <li class=" menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-has-children"><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/professional-development/gradpro/"><h3>GradPro: Graduate Student Professional Development Resource Hub</h3></a> <ul class="sub-menu"> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-21453"><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/professional-development/gradpro/guide/">Professional Development Guide</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-44786"><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/professional-development/gradpro/check-in-groups/">Check-in Groups</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page 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src="https://grad.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/GradFest_20190827_153604_KCox-web-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="students at 2019 GradFest" decoding="async" srcset="https://grad.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/GradFest_20190827_153604_KCox-web-300x200.jpg 300w, https://grad.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/GradFest_20190827_153604_KCox-web-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://grad.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/GradFest_20190827_153604_KCox-web-768x512.jpg 768w, https://grad.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/GradFest_20190827_153604_KCox-web.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><p>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.</p> </div> <ul class="sub-menu"> <li class=" menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page"><a 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class="container"><div class="building-block__content-wrap"><div class="building-block__body"><div class="student-resources-top grid"><div class="student-resources-links"><div class="student-resources-intro"><h2>Graduate Student Resources Guide</h2><div class="intro-subtitle"><p>Berkeley is a big place, and there are so many resources to help you along the way.</p> </div><div class="intro"><p>Browse the categories of resources below.</p> </div></div><p class="jump-to-section">Jump to section:</p><ul><li><a href="#getting-started">Getting Started</a></li><li><a href="#financial-support">Financial Support</a></li><li><a href="#academic-advising-graduate-degrees-office">Academic Advising & Graduate Degrees Office</a></li><li><a href="#research-teaching-professional-development">Research, Teaching, & Professional Development</a></li><li><a href="#international-students">International Students</a></li><li><a href="#housing-dining">Housing & Dining</a></li><li><a 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class="student-resources-content"><h2>Student Resources</h2><div class="student-resources-terms"><div id="getting-started" class="student-resource-term"><div class="student-resources-hero color--ion" style="background-image:url(https://grad.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/DSC3308-scaled.jpg)"><div class="student-resources-hero-title"><h3>Getting Started</h3></div></div><div class="student-resources-articles"> <article id="getting-started--accepting-your-offer-slr-and-onboarding"class="post-39005 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-getting-started"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Accepting Your Offer, SLR, and Onboarding</p><div class="description"><p>Getting started as a Berkeley student requires a few steps:</p> <ol> <li>Please log in to your <a href="https://gradapp.berkeley.edu/apply/">application status page</a> to accept or decline our offer of admission through the “Reply to Offer of Admission” form.</li> <li>Log in to <a href="https://calcentral.berkeley.edu/">CalCentral</a> to review the onboarding messages and checklist items under “Tasks” on My Dashboard that you need to complete in order to enroll.</li> <li>The <a href="https://registrar.berkeley.edu/tuition-fees-residency/residency-for-tuition-purposes/how-to-apply-for-residency-for-tuition-purposes/">Statement of Legal Residence (SLR)</a> is one task required of all new students except those admitted to the following programs: <ul> <li style="list-style-type: none;"> <ul> <li><i>Executive MBA</i></li> <li><i>Evening and Weekend MBA</i></li> <li><i>Flexible Master of Social Welfare (Flex-MSW)</i></li> <li><i>Master in Financial Engineering (MFE)</i></li> <li><i>Master of Bioprocess Engineering (MBE)</i></li> <li>Master of Advanced Study in Engineering (MAS-E)</li> <li><i>Development Engineering (MDevEng)</i></li> <li><i>Master of Design (M.Des.)</i></li> <li><i>Master of Information and Cyber Security (MICS)</i></li> <li><i>Masters of Information and Data Science (MIDS)</i></li> <li><i>Online Master of Public Health (OOMPH)</i></li> <li><i>Master in Public Affairs (MPA)</i></li> <li><i>Molecular Science and Software Engineering (MSSE)</i></li> <li><i>Real Estate Development & Design Program (MREDD)</i></li> <li><i>Master of Law</i></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ol> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://gradapp.berkeley.edu/apply/" target="_blank">Application Management Site</a></div><div><a href="https://calcentral.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">CalCentral</a></div><div><a href="https://registrar.berkeley.edu/tuition-fees-residency/residency-for-tuition-purposes/how-to-apply-for-residency-for-tuition-purposes/" target="_blank">Statement of Legal Residence (SLR)</a></div></div></article><article id="getting-started--official-transcripts"class="post-39004 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-getting-started"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Official Transcripts</p><div class="description"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">All incoming students are required to <a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/admissions/steps-to-apply/accepting/#FinalOfficialTranscripts">submit an official final transcript</a>, degree diploma, and/or certificate showing degree conferral. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">The deadline to submit documents to the </span>Graduate Admissions Office is <b>October 1. </b></p> <p><strong>Three ways to submit your records:</strong></p> <ol> <li><strong>Recommended</strong>: Send official e-transcripts from United States institutions via a secure transcript provider (ie, Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse) directly to “University of California, Berkeley – Graduate Admissions,” by the issuing school. If we are not listed as an option in the service provider’s drop-down menu, enter our information manually: University of California, Berkeley – Graduate Admissions<br /> <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection" class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2f485d4e4b5b5d4e415c4c5d465f5b5c6f4d4a5d444a434a56014a4b5a7d4a4c4042424a414b4a4b">[email protected]</a> degree documents from international institutions: Send official WES-ICAP evaluation via the secure WES provider</li> <li>Drop off academic records in-person to Graduate Admissions in 318 Sproul Hall. <ul> <li>If you do not need your academic records returned to you, please submit them via the drop box or tray in front of 318 Sproul Hall. Please attach the form provided to your academic records.</li> <li>If you need your academic records returned to you, please visit us during open office hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9am-11pm and 1-4pm. Please bring your original academic records and a copy for the admissions staff to certify. This may take 15-20 minutes depending on availability.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Mail your academic records in a sealed envelope bearing the institution’s stamp or seal to:</li> </ol> <ul> <li style="list-style-type: none;"> <ul> <li>University of California, Berkeley<br /> Graduate Admissions Office<br /> 318 Sproul Hall #5900<br /> Berkeley, CA 94720-5900</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><em>Note: If you are a UC Berkeley undergraduate, we do not require official transcripts from you.</em></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you do not expect to graduate by the date listed on your application, or if you have problems concerning the award of your undergraduate degree, please notify Graduate Admissions by emailing </span><strong><a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fb9c899a9f9a9f96bb999e89909e979e82d59e9f8e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e582978481848188a58780978e8089809ccb808190">[email protected]</span></a></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> as soon as possible.</span></p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/admissions/steps-to-apply/accepting/#FinalOfficialTranscripts" target="_blank">How to Submit your Final Transcripts</a></div></div></article><article id="getting-started--new-graduate-student-orientation-ngso"class="post-39003 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-getting-started"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO)</p><div class="description"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Graduate Division’s </span><strong><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/students/welcome/">New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO)</a></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for incoming students will be hosted virtually in August. We will have a </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">series of weeklong virtual workshops, concluding with in-person community and social events. </span><strong><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/students/welcome/">Registration is required</a></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>.</strong> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">New graduate students will receive a series of emails throughout the summer that will include a schedule of workshops and events. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">NGSO is optional, however a good complement to any orientations that your program may be offering and/or requiring. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Be sure to check with your academic program for information about additional orientations and requirements.</span></p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/students/new-graduate-student-orientation/" target="_blank">New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO)</a></div></div></article><article id="getting-started--working-with-your-department"class="post-39002 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-getting-started"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Working With Your Department</p><div class="description"><p>Connect with your <b>Graduate Student Affairs Officer (GSAO)</b> about program-specific next steps including funding opportunities and other details. Your GSAO is an important staff resource to help guide you through your education at Berkeley.</p> </div></div><div class="related"></div></article><article id="getting-started--calnet-id-email-calcentral-and-cal-student-central"class="post-39001 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-getting-started"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">CalNet ID, Email, CalCentral, and Cal Student Central</p><div class="description"><h4><strong>CalNet ID</strong></h4> <p>After you accept your offer of admission, you can <a href="https://calnetweb.berkeley.edu/calnet-me/how-claim-your-calnet-id">create your CalNet ID</a>, which will become the basis of your UC Berkeley online identity. You will use your CalNet ID to create your campus email, access campus web-based applications, and other services.</p> <h4><strong>bConnected</strong></h4> <p>A <a href="https://bconnected.berkeley.edu/">bConnected account</a> is your official campus email, calendar, and document-sharing account, and comes with unlimited data storage. All registered students are required to have their own. You are responsible for communications sent to and from your “@berkeley.edu” address and for data stored in your bConnected account.</p> <h4><strong>CalCentral</strong></h4> <p><a href="https://calcentral.berkeley.edu/">Cal Central</a> combines multiple campus systems into one easy-to-use, mobile-friendly place. Check email, calendar, academic progress, financial aid, bCourses, and more, anywhere. You will also see notifications and checklist items for any required tasks that you will need to complete, including mandatory sexual violence and sexual harassment prevention trainings and immunization requirements.</p> <h4><strong>Cal Student Central</strong></h4> <p><a href="http://studentcentral.berkeley.edu/">Cal Student Central</a> (not to be confused with CalCentral student portal) is your destination for key university business related to financial aid, fees and billing, payments, disbursements, registration, and enrollment. Located in 120 Sproul Hall they offer services online, over the phone, and in person. Start by using their chat feature or searching their website for information.</p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://calnetweb.berkeley.edu/calnet-me/how-claim-your-calnet-id" target="_blank">Claiming your CalNet ID</a></div><div><a href="https://bconnected.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">bConnected</a></div><div><a href="https://calcentral.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">CalCentral</a></div><div><a href="http://studentcentral.berkeley.edu/" target="">Cal Student Central</a></div></div></article><article id="getting-started--becoming-a-registered-student-2"class="post-39000 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-getting-started"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Becoming a Registered Student</p><div class="description"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Becoming a fully registered student involves three steps: enrolling in classes, paying fees, and ensuring that all active blocks (medical, conduct, financial) are cleared. Note: you will NOT have any fees assessed to your account until you have enrolled in at least one class.</span></p> </div></div><div class="related"></div></article><article id="getting-started--becoming-a-registered-student"class="post-38999 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-getting-started"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Enrolling in Classes</p><div class="description"><p>While most graduate and professional students will follow the standard process of enrollment in CalCentral, some may have different enrollment dates and processes.</p> <p>If you are a student attending one of the following graduate and professional programs, please contact your advisor for more information about class enrollment;</p> <ul> <li>School of Law</li> <li>Haas School of Business MBA, EMBA, EWMBA</li> <li>School of Optometry OD</li> <li>School of Information MIDS and MICS</li> <li>School of Public Health OOMPH</li> <li>Goldman School of Public Policy MPA</li> <li>College of Natural Resources</li> <li>Master of Real Estate Development + Design (MRED+D)</li> </ul> <p><strong>For all others</strong>: Enrollment appointments in <a href="https://calcentral.berkeley.edu/">CalCentral</a> will be available for incoming students starting July. You MUST enroll early to be eligible for academic appointments, stipends from University fellowships and grants, and access to services and programs.</p> <p>For more information, see the <a href="https://sis.berkeley.edu/help/enrollment-faq">Enrollment FAQ Page</a>, or email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection" class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e192889289848d91a18384938a848d8498cf848594">[email protected]</a> for technical issues, or your Graduate Student Affairs Officer (GSAO) for advising help.</p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://calcentral.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">CalCentral</a></div><div><a href="https://guide.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">Berkeley Academic Guide</a></div><div><a href="https://sis.berkeley.edu/help/enrollment-faq" target="_blank">Enrollment FAQ</a></div></div></article><article id="getting-started--billing-payment-options"class="post-38998 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-getting-started"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Billing and Payment Options</p><div class="description"><h4><strong>Billing</strong></h4> <p>Your first billing statement will be available in early August and must be viewed .</p> <ul> <li>Paper billing statements are not generated; your only notification will be by email.</li> <li>Billing statements are generated at the beginning of each month; once the billing statement is created, it does not update.</li> <li>Before making a payment, it is important to first view your updated balance by logging into CalCentral.</li> <li>If you are eligible for financial aid, please note that the August billing statement will not show your financial aid payments, including loan disbursements, for the Fall semester.</li> </ul> <p>All students are encouraged to set up <a href="https://studentbilling.berkeley.edu/faq/direct-deposit">direct deposit </a>with the University to avoid the issuance of paper checks.</p> <h4><strong>Payment options</strong></h4> <p>Use <a href="https://calcentral.berkeley.edu/">CalCentral</a> “My Finances” for billing activities, including viewing new charges, account balances, transaction history, and paying charges.</p> <p>Students can pay their student account online by eCheck at no cost, with a credit card for a 2.85% convenience fee for domestic cards and 4.25% convenience fee for international cards, via 529 savings plans with electronic payment options, or with foreign currency through either Flywire or Convera International Funds Transfer (IFT).</p> <p>You must pay your registration fees in full or enroll in the <a href="https://studentbilling.berkeley.edu/payments-and-refunds/fee-payment-plan-fpp">Fee Payment Plan</a> (which has a $60 non-refundable participation fee). The deadline for new graduate students to select this payment option is late September 2024.</p> <p> </p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://calcentral.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">CalCentral</a></div><div><a href="https://registrar.berkeley.edu/tuition-fees-residency/tuition-fees/fee-schedule/" target="_blank">Tuition and Fee Schedule</a></div><div><a href="https://studentbilling.berkeley.edu/faq/direct-deposit" target="_blank">Frequently Asked Questions - Direct Deposit</a></div><div><a href="https://studentbilling.berkeley.edu/payments-and-refunds" target="_blank">Payments and Refunds</a></div><div><a href="https://studentbilling.berkeley.edu/payments-and-refunds/fee-payment-plan-fpp" target="_blank">Fee Payment Plan (FPP)</a></div></div></article><article id="getting-started--residency"class="post-38997 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-getting-started"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Residency</p><div class="description"><p>Students are classified as residents or nonresidents after completing the Statement of Legal Residence shortly after being admitted to the University. Graduate students (U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and some eligible non-immigrants) who enter UC Berkeley as nonresidents and who establish residency for the required year may be classified as residents for tuition purposes within one year after their arrival. These students then receive the benefit of paying at the lower resident rate.</p> <p>The classification process is not automatic. Continuing nonresident students who have made California their permanent home and believe that they are eligible for resident status must submit an online residency classification petition.</p> <p>Supporting documentation can be uploaded to CalCentral prior to established deadlines. Even though few nonresident students submit a petition to change their residency status until the end of their first academic year at Berkeley, <strong>you must start the process of fulfilling the residency requirements as soon as you arrive</strong>.</p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://registrar.berkeley.edu/tuition-fees-residency/residency-for-tuition-purposes/how-to-apply-for-residency-for-tuition-purposes/" target="_blank">How to Apply for Residency</a></div></div></article><article id="getting-started--38996"class="post-38996 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-getting-started"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">What Should You Do Once You Arrive in California?</p><div class="description"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You will be required to document that you were physically present in California for all of the three months during the summer previous to the term for which you are petitioning for residency. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">You will also be required to obtain governmental intent if you previously held them in another state, within 60 days of arriving in California. This includes obtaining a driver’s license or state ID card, vehicle registration (if a vehicle is owned and operated by a student in California), and voter’s registration</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">(For the full text of the campus residency policy, what students should do once they arrive see </span><a href="https://registrar.berkeley.edu/tuition-fees-residency/residency-tuition-purposes/in-state-tuition-graduate-students"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Residency Requirements: Graduate Students</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and for applicable deadlines, see </span><a href="https://registrar.berkeley.edu/tuition-fees-residency/residency-for-tuition-purposes/how-to-apply-for-residency-for-tuition-purposes/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How to Apply for Residency</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Residency generally requires continuous physical presence in California and acquiring governmental intent. If you remain in the state during non-academic periods this will count towards your physical presence requirement. For residency questions, contact the </span><a href="https://registrar.berkeley.edu/tuition-fees-residency/residency-for-tuition-purposes/inquiries-and-appeals/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Residence Affairs unit</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">This summary is not a complete explanation of the policies regarding residency. Changes may be made in the residence requirements between the publication date of this guide and the relevant residence determination date. International students with </span></i><a href="https://registrar.berkeley.edu/tuition-fees-residency/residency-for-tuition-purposes/immigration/#:~:text=If%20you%20are%20in%20an,a%20residence%20classification%20is%20sought"><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">F-1 or J-1 visas / non- immigrant status</span></i></a><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> are not eligible to establish residency. See the “International Students” section for more details.</span></i></p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://registrar.berkeley.edu/tuition-fees-residency/residency-tuition-purposes/in-state-tuition-graduate-students" target="_blank">Residency Requirements: Graduate Students</a></div><div><a href="https://registrar.berkeley.edu/tuition-fees-residency/residency-for-tuition-purposes/how-to-apply-for-residency-for-tuition-purposes/" target="_blank">Residency (for Tuition Purposes)</a></div><div><a href="https://registrar.berkeley.edu/tuition-fees-residency/residency-for-tuition-purposes/inquiries-and-appeals/" target="_blank">Residence Affairs unit</a></div></div></article><article id="getting-started--cal-1-card-ac-transit-card"class="post-38995 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-getting-started"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Cal 1 Card + AC Transit Card</p><div class="description"><h4><strong>Cal 1 Card</strong></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The </span><a href="http://cal1card.berkeley.edu"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cal 1 Card</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is the official campus photo ID card. It is used for identity verification purposes as well as for access to various campus services, facilities, and events. Students may also choose to deposit funds onto their Cal 1 Card account as a convenient payment method for goods and services (e.g. campus bookstore items, printing at multiple campus library locations, etc.). </span></p> <h4><strong>AC Transit Card</strong></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The </span><a href="https://pt.berkeley.edu/StudentEasypass"><span style="font-weight: 400;">AC Transit EasyPass Clipper Card</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a separate card allowing you access to Class Pass unlimited ridership privileges on AC Transit bus lines </span><a href="https://pt.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/ucb_student_easypass_user_guide_web_7.27.22.pdf"><span style="font-weight: 400;">EasyPass User Guide</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">(PDF). Eligible students will receive the EasyPass Clipper Card concurrently with the Cal 1 Card. Not all students are eligible. Taking custody of the AC Transit EasyPass Clipper card also constitutes acceptance of the corresponding Clipper Cardholder </span><a href="https://docs.clippercard.com/brochures/en/Clipper_License_Agreement_clean_030420.pdf"><span style="font-weight: 400;">License Agreement</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and </span><a href="https://www.clippercard.com/ClipperWeb/privacy-policy.html#:~:text=Customers%20who%20wish%20to%20use,data%20available%20to%20third%20parties."><span style="font-weight: 400;">Privacy Policy</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://cal1card.berkeley.edu/get-a-cal-1-card/" target="_blank">Get a Cal 1 Card</a></div><div><a href="https://cal1card.berkeley.edu/where-to-use/" target="_blank">Where to Use Your Cal 1 Card</a></div><div><a href="https://cal1card.berkeley.edu/info-for-merchants/cal-1-card-merchants/" target="_blank">Cal 1 Card Merchants</a></div><div><a href="https://pt.berkeley.edu/StudentEasypass" target="_blank">AC Transit Card</a></div></div></article><button class="button--not nohover to-top link-button"><i class="fa-regular fa-arrow-up"></i><span>Return to Top</span></button></div></div><div id="financial-support" class="student-resource-term"><div class="student-resources-hero color--berkeley-blue" style="background-image:url(https://grad.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/20220825_CampusPics_bhs_033-scaled.jpg)"><div class="student-resources-hero-title"><h3>Financial Support</h3></div></div><div class="student-resources-articles"><article id="financial-support--need-based-financial-aid"class="post-39013 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-financial-support"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Need-Based Financial Aid</p><div class="description"><p>Federal Direct Loans, work-study awards, and California Dream loans are coordinated with the <a href="https://financialaid.berkeley.edu/graduate-award-guide">Financial Aid and Scholarships Office</a> and require students to file a <a href="https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa">Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)</a> or<a href="https://dream.csac.ca.gov/"> California Dream Act Application</a> (CADAA), independent of the fellowship application.</p> <p>Only U.S. citizens or students with permanent resident status may apply for federal loans and work-study. In most cases, students will be eligible to borrow Federal Direct Loans sufficient to cover their academic year budget (tuition and fees, living expenses, books, etc.),minus the awards from other sources. Students eligible for an AB540 nonresident supplemental tuition waiver may apply for a California Dream loan. In most cases, students eligible for California Dream Loans will be able to borrow $4,000 up to a maximum of $20,000 per year. If you have not filed a FAFSA or California Dream Act Application this year, do so as soon as possible to ensure that you have loan funding available for the upcoming academic year (beginning fall semester).</p> <p>Graduate students may be eligible for federal work-study by applying for financial aid via the FAFSA. If there is financial need as determined by the financial aid application, then students can request a conversion of eligible need-based loans into work-study via CalCentral:</p> <ul> <li>Log in to CalCentral > My Finances > View Awards > Loans > Convert to Work-Study <ul> <li>The initial maximum work-study award for graduate students can be up to $10,000.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>Direct questions about student loans and federal work-study to Cal Student Central, or review details about “<a href="https://financialaid.berkeley.edu/types-of-aid-at-berkeley/work-study/work-study-information-for-students/">work-study eligibility</a>” for graduate students.</p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://financialaid.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">Financial Aid and Scholarships Office</a></div><div><a href="https://financialaid.berkeley.edu/apply-now/graduate-award-guide/" target="_blank">Graduate Award Guide</a></div><div><a href="https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa" target="_blank">FAFSA</a></div><div><a href="https://dream.csac.ca.gov/" target="_blank">CADAA</a></div><div><a href="https://financialaid.berkeley.edu/types-of-aid-at-berkeley/work-study/work-study-information-for-students/" target="_blank">Work-Study Information for Students</a></div></div></article><article id="financial-support--emergency-loans"class="post-39012 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-financial-support"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Emergency Loans</p><div class="description"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Emergency loans</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> are available for registered graduate students who need temporary assistance for living expenses or who need help to get registered.</span></p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="http://financialaid.berkeley.edu/short-term-emergency-loan" target="_blank">Short-Term Emergency Loan</a></div></div></article><article id="financial-support--graduate-student-funding"class="post-39011 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-financial-support"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Graduate Student Funding</p><div class="description"><p>Graduate Student Funding is an office within the Graduate Division that assists academic and professional programs with administering funding to graduate students.</p> <p>The nature of funding varies widely, ranging from large competitive fellowships that pay tuition and stipends to academic student employment (Graduate Student Instructor, Reader, Tutor, or Graduate Student Researcher) to conference travel and awards designed to help students manage student loan debt. The Graduate Division can help you navigate your funding options</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To get started:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Review the information on </span><strong><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/financial/options-for-financial-support/aid/">Financial Aid</a></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and </span><strong><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/financial/options-for-financial-support/fellowships/">Fellowships</a></strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Contact your department to see what department-specific opportunities are available</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Skim the </span><strong><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/financial/funding-graduate-education/financial-support-faq/">FAQ section</a></strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Learn about </span><strong><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/financial/academic-employment/">Academic Employment</a></strong></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Contact us directly: </span><strong><a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9bfce9fafffdfef7f7dbf9fee9f0fef7fee2b5feffee"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9cfbeefdf8faf9f0f0dcfef9eef7f9f0f9e5b2f9f8e9">[email protected]</span></a></strong></p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/financial/options-for-financial-support/aid/" target="_blank">Financial Aid</a></div><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/financial/options-for-financial-support/fellowships/" target="_blank">Fellowships</a></div><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/financial/funding-graduate-education/financial-support-faq/" target="_blank">Financial Support FAQ</a></div></div></article><article id="financial-support--academic-student-employment-ase"class="post-39010 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-financial-support"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Academic Student Employees (ASE), Graduate Student Researchers (GSR), and Graduate Student Instructors, Readers, & Tutors</p><div class="description"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Graduate Academic Appointment Office administers policy related to graduate student academic employment. Many graduate students are offered academic appointments, such as Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) or Graduate Student Researcher (GSR). If you work in an academic role, you’ll find helpful information on the</span><a href="http://grad.berkeley.edu/financial/appointments/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Graduate Student Academic Appointments webpage</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. All ASE and GSR appointments are covered by collective bargaining agreements with the UAW. See the </span><a href="https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/bx/contract.html"><span style="font-weight: 400;">UAW Academic Student Employee contract</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and the </span><a href="https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/br/contract.html"><span style="font-weight: 400;">UAW Graduate Student Researcher contract</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for more information. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You can browse</span><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/financial/appointments/open-gsi-gsr-positions/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> open GSI / GSR positions on our website. </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">Departments and research centers manage their student hiring individually so you can also refer to your advisor and/or program or school website for additional openings.</span></p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="http://grad.berkeley.edu/financial/appointments/" target="_blank">Graduate Student Academic Appointments</a></div><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/financial/academic-employment/open-gsi-gsr-positions/" target="_blank">Open GSI / GSR Positions</a></div></div></article><article id="financial-support--funding-for-student-parents-and-caregivers"class="post-39009 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-financial-support"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Funding for Student Parents and Caregivers</p><div class="description"><p>Expecting doctoral students may be eligible for childbirth accommodation funding and reimbursement for child care expenses. Student Parents may be eligible for the Graduate Division Student Parent Grant. In concert with the Student Parent Grant, the Graduate Division provides caregiver grants to students who support adult dependents. More information and applications can be found by visiting <a href="http://grad.berkeley.edu/financial/families/">Graduate Division’s Parent and Caregiver Support page</a>.</p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="http://grad.berkeley.edu/financial/families/" target="">Graduate Division’s Parent and Caregiver Support</a></div></div></article><article id="financial-support--financial-wellness-resources"class="post-39006 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-financial-support"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Financial Wellness Resources</p><div class="description"><h4><strong>Center for Financial Wellness</strong></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The</span> <a href="https://financialaid.berkeley.edu/financial-literacy-and-resources/center-for-financial-wellness/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Center for Financial Wellness</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a peer-to-peer financial wellness program housed in the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office. They offer: </span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">One-on-one appointments to help students manage their personal finances in college and prepare for their career. </span><a href="https://ucbbffs.wordpress.com/book-an-appointment/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Schedule an appointment</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Workshops on creating a spending plan, managing debt, saving money, understanding credit, choosing a credit card, monitoring identity theft to name a few. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://financialaid.berkeley.edu/financial-literacy-and-resources-financial-literacy-and-resources/learn-tools-tips-and-resources/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tips, tools and resources</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">: resources on student loans, financing graduate school and a budget calculator.</span></li> </ul> <h4><strong>iGrad Personal Finance Tool </strong></h4> <p>Sign up for <a href="https://ucberkeley.igrad.com/">iGrad</a>. iGrad is an online personal finance tool, free to all UC Berkeley students, faculty, and staff. Your personalized account will provide access to courses, tools, and challenges.</p> <h4><strong>Basic Needs Center</strong></h4> <p>The <a href="https://basicneeds.berkeley.edu/home">Basic Needs Center (BNC)</a> is a virtual and physical hub located in the lower-level of the MLK Student Union that supports students’ holistic wellbeing through a set of essential programs and services.<br /> BNC programs include education, prevention, & emergency relief for the following areas: food, housing, finances, health, and wellness. All students including undergraduate, graduate, international, and undocumented students are eligible.</p> <p>Students can receive support by completing an <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclv8FAqXeub2JUwY-f-4nr55X9o5qePZ0mhM22D_fxCOmdIA/closedform">Assistance Form</a>.</p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://financialaid.berkeley.edu/financial-literacy-and-resources-financial-literacy-and-resources/bears-for-financial-success/" target="_blank">Center for Financial Wellness</a></div><div><a href="https://ucberkeley.igrad.com/" target="_blank">iGrad</a></div><div><a href="https://basicneeds.berkeley.edu/home" target="_blank">Basic Needs Center (BNC)</a></div></div></article><button class="button--not nohover to-top link-button"><i class="fa-regular fa-arrow-up"></i><span>Return to Top</span></button></div></div><div id="academic-advising-graduate-degrees-office" class="student-resource-term"><div class="student-resources-hero color--california-gold" style="background-image:url(https://grad.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/DSC2250-1-scaled.jpg)"><div class="student-resources-hero-title"><h3>Academic Advising & Graduate Degrees Office</h3></div></div><div class="student-resources-articles"><article id="academic-advising-graduate-degrees-office--academic-advising"class="post-39149 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-academic-advising-graduate-degrees-office"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Academic Advising</p><div class="description"><p>The Graduate Student Affairs Officer (GSAO) in your department is a key partner in your academic journey and is committed to helping you understand the landscape of your department and the university. That person, in addition to your faculty academic advisor(s), will support you in understanding logistical, academic, and financial matters at Berkeley and in your graduate program.</p> <p>All graduate students are required to maintain a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 (B) in all upper division and graduate course work. Check with your GSAO for the requirements in your department, as some departments may have additional standards for their students.</p> </div></div><div class="related"></div></article><article id="academic-advising-graduate-degrees-office--degree-progress"class="post-39144 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-academic-advising-graduate-degrees-office"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Degree Progress</p><div class="description"><p>Monitoring your degree progress is vital in ensuring you’re on track to graduate on time. There are a variety of tools and information at your disposal to check the progress on your Master’s or Doctoral degree, with degrees staff working alongside departments to track your progress from registration to graduation. After speaking with staff in your department, you can consult with our staff about Qualifying Exams, advancement to candidacy, filing fees, probation, and re-enrollment.</p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/academic-progress/dissertation/" target="_blank">Dissertation Writing and Filing</a></div><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/academic-progress/thesis/" target="_blank">Thesis Writing and Filing</a></div><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/academic-progress/deadlines/" target="_blank">Degree Deadlines</a></div><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/academic-progress/forms/" target="_blank">Forms & Applications</a></div><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/academic-progress/advising/" target="_blank">Academic Progress Advisors</a></div></div></article><article id="academic-advising-graduate-degrees-office--graduate-degrees"class="post-39015 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-academic-advising-graduate-degrees-office"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Graduate Degrees</p><div class="description"><p>The Degrees Office, 318 Sproul Hall, monitors your progress as a student from first registration to graduation. The Degrees staff can help you with problems or concerns about registration, qualifying exams, advancement to candidacy, and ultimately filing for your degree.</p> <p>Check to see which academic progress advisor can answer questions related to your program, visit our <a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/academic-progress/advising/">Academic Progress Advisors webpage</a>.</p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/academic-progress/advising/" target="_blank">Academic Progress Advisors</a></div></div></article><button class="button--not nohover to-top link-button"><i class="fa-regular fa-arrow-up"></i><span>Return to Top</span></button></div></div><div id="research-teaching-professional-development" class="student-resource-term"><div class="student-resources-hero color--rose-garden" style="background-image:url(https://grad.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/X0A4292-scaled-e1684269628442.jpg)"><div class="student-resources-hero-title"><h3>Research, Teaching, & Professional Development</h3></div></div><div class="student-resources-articles"><article id="research-teaching-professional-development--teaching-and-research-appointments"class="post-39020 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-research-teaching-professional-development"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Teaching and Research</p><div class="description"><p class="p1">Many graduate students are most commonly employed as Graduate Student Researchers (GSR), or Academic Student Employees (ASE) like Graduate Student Instructors (GSI), Readers, and Tutors.</p> <p class="p1">In addition to postings available in your home department, you can browse<a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/financial/appointments/open-gsi-gsr-positions/"><span class="s1"> open GSI / GSR positions on our website.</span></a></p> <p class="p1">Before you begin any work, you should first meet with the staff in your hiring department to complete all the necessary paperwork and ensure that you understand what your position will entail and what to expect in terms of salary and fee remissions. <a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/financial/academic-employment/"><span class="s1">About academic employment at Berkeley.</span></a></p> <p class="p1">In order to teach, there are teaching preparation requirements for ASEs also apply and are laid out in the<a href="http://academic-senate.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/committees/gc/gc_policy_on_appt_and_mentoring_gsis.pdf"><span class="s1"> Graduate Council Policy on Appointments and Mentoring of GSIs</span></a>. <a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/financial/academic-employment/"><span class="s1">More about Academic Employment</span></a>.</p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/bx/contract.html" target="_blank">Current Union Contract</a></div><div><a href="https://academic-senate.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/gc_policy_on_appt_and_mentoring_gsis.pdf" target="_blank">Graduate Council Policy on Appointments and Mentoring of GSIs</a></div><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/financial/academic-employment/open-gsi-gsr-positions/" target="_blank">Open GSI / GSR Positions</a></div><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/financial/academic-employment/fee-remissions/" target="_blank">Fee Remission Program</a></div><div><a href="http://gsi.berkeley.edu/programs-services/conference/" target="_blank">Teaching Conference for First-Time GSIs</a></div><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/financial/academic-employment/" target="_blank">Academic Employment</a></div><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/news/announcements/requirements-for-university-related-foreign-travel/" target="_blank">Requirements for University-Related Foreign Travel</a></div></div></article><article id="research-teaching-professional-development--professional-development"class="post-39017 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-research-teaching-professional-development"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Graduate Professional Development</p><div class="description"><p><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/professional-development/about-gpd/">Graduate Professional Development (GradPro)</a> supports graduate students in developing professional skills and pursuing diverse career opportunities within and beyond the academy. GradPro provides direct student services, such as individual consultations and goal-setting groups. In addition, GradPro serves as a central hub where students can find information about the extensive academic, professional, and career development programming offered by a wide range of campus units.</p> <p>GradPro also assists departments and faculty in developing professional development programming such as alumni panels, workshops, courses, and LinkedIn groups. Resources on the GradPro website include:</p> <ul> <li>a comprehensive <a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/events/category/professional-development/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">calendar</a> of campus professional development events</li> <li>information about the many online tools to which Berkeley students have free access</li> <li>online <a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/professional-development/guide/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Professional Development Guide</a> specifically for Berkeley graduate students, which offers detailed information about how to develop academic and professional skills</li> </ul> <p>GradPro also sends out a bimonthly Professional Development Digest, which informs students about upcoming events.</p> <h4><strong>The Graduate Writing Center</strong></h4> <p>The<a href="http://grad.berkeley.edu/professional-development/graduate-writing-center/"> Graduate Writing Center</a> assists graduate students in the development of academic and professional skills necessary to successfully complete their graduate programs and prepare for future faculty and professional positions. The Graduate Writing Center offers:</p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">individual consultations with Graduate Writing Consultants</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">workshops on topics such as academic writing, grant writing, dissertation writing, editing, and preparing articles for publication</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">writing groups & boot camps</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">a graduate-level course on academic writing in the spring (GSPDP 320)</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="http://grad.berkeley.edu/resource/summer-institute-for-preparing-future-faculty/">Summer Institute for Preparing Future Faculty</a></li> </ul> <h4><strong>Berkeley Career Engagement</strong></h4> <p><a href="https://career.berkeley.edu/">Berkeley Career Engagement</a> offers services for graduate students including confidential appointments with Ph.D. career counselors, C.V. and résumé assistance, and career development workshops on topics such as interview skills, career exploration, negotiation strategies, and job searching within and beyond academia. The Center also offers a Master’s/ Ph.D. Career Fair, employer information sessions, networking events, and a Ph.D. Career Colloquium.</p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/professional-development/about-gpd/" target="_blank">About GradPro</a></div><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/professional-development/guide/" target="_blank">Professional Development Guide</a></div><div><a href="http://grad.berkeley.edu/professional-development/graduate-writing-center/" target="_blank">Graduate Writing Center</a></div><div><a href="http://grad.berkeley.edu/resource/summer-institute-for-preparing-future-faculty/" target="_blank">Summer Institute for Preparing Future Faculty</a></div><div><a href="https://career.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">Berkeley Career Engagement</a></div><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/events/category/professional-development/" target="_blank">Workshops & Other Events</a></div><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/students/#research-teaching-professional-development--teaching-and-research-appointments" target="_blank">Teaching and Research</a></div></div></article><article id="research-teaching-professional-development--berkeley-career-engagement"class="post-43639 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-research-teaching-professional-development"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Berkeley Career Engagement</p><div class="description"><p><a href="https://career.berkeley.edu/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Berkeley Career Engagement</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> offers services for graduate students including confidential appointments with Ph.D. career counselors, C.V. and résumé assistance, and career development workshops on topics such as interview skills, career exploration, negotiation strategies, and job searching within and beyond academia. The Center also offers a Master’s/ Ph.D. Career Fair, employer information sessions, networking events, and a Ph.D. Career Colloquium.</span></p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://career.berkeley.edu/" target="">Berkeley Career Engagement</a></div></div></article><article id="research-teaching-professional-development--gsi-teaching-and-resource-center"class="post-39019 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-research-teaching-professional-development"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">GSI Teaching and Resource Center</p><div class="description"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The </span><strong><a href="https://gsi.berkeley.edu/">GSI Teaching and Resource Center</a></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> prepares graduate student instructors (GSIs) for teaching they will do at Berkeley and for the teaching they will do in future academic and nonacademic careers. The Center provides:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="http://gsi.berkeley.edu/programs-services/conference/">Teaching Conference for First-Time GSIs</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="http://gsi.berkeley.edu/programs-services/ethics-course/">GSI Professional Standards and Ethics Online Course</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="http://gsi.berkeley.edu/gsi-guide-contents/">Online Teaching Guide</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://gsi.berkeley.edu/programs-services/workshops-seminars-institutes/">Workshops, Seminars, and Institutes</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://gsi.berkeley.edu/programs-services/consultations/consultations-gsis/#classrooms">Confidential teaching and classroom consultations </a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="http://gsi.berkeley.edu/programs-services/grants/">Grant programs</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="http://gsi.berkeley.edu/programs-services/award-programs/">Awards programs</a></li> </ul> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://gsi.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">GSI Teaching and Resource Center</a></div></div></article><article id="research-teaching-professional-development--language-proficiency-program"class="post-39018 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-research-teaching-professional-development"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Language Proficiency Program</p><div class="description"><p>The Center also administers the <a href="http://gsi.berkeley.edu/programs-services/language-proficiency/">Language Proficiency Program</a>, which supports prospective and current multilingual GSIs through oral English proficiency screening, testing an oral English skills course, and individual consultations.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Students who do not speak English as a native language must demonstrate oral English proficiency to be appointed as a GSI, unless they have completed all of their undergraduate education (with the exception of a study abroad year) and received an undergraduate degree from a college or university in the U.S. or another country in which English is the sole language of instruction (with the exception of instruction in foreign language departments) and the primary spoken language of the community. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">English language proficiency for teaching is determined by the speaking section score of the iBT TOEFL or the IELTS taken prior to arrival in Berkeley or by the Oral Proficiency Test (OPT) offered by the Language Proficiency Program at UC Berkeley. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Information on passing scores, testing options, and language courses can be found through the </span><a href="http://gsi.berkeley.edu/programs-services/language-proficiency/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Language Proficiency Program</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="http://gsi.berkeley.edu/programs-services/language-proficiency/" target="_blank">Language Proficiency Program</a></div></div></article><article id="research-teaching-professional-development--university-library-2"class="post-39056 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-research-teaching-professional-development resource_category-graduate-student-life-and-support"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">University Library</p><div class="description"><p>UC Berkeley is home to one of the finest research libraries in the U.S., encompassing nearly thirteen million items as well as access to an extensive array of online resources. Your Cal1 Card is your library card; you will use your Calnet ID and passphrase to access online sources from off campus.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/node">The Library website</a></strong> is your first source of information about library resources and services. Use <strong><a href="https://search.library.berkeley.edu/discovery/search?vid=01UCS_BER:UCB">UC Library Search</a></strong> to access the collections of the entire UC System and beyond.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Visit the </span><strong><a href="https://www.lib.berkeley.edu/help/graduate-students">Information for Graduate Students and GSIs page</a></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">, which includes:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Information about borrowing, off-campus access to electronic resources, Interlibrary Loan, and more.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Services for instructors include workshops on library research, consultations about research assignments, and course reserves.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Subject Guides that include article databases and specialized research tools in your discipline.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">How to contact your Subject Librarian, who is available to support your research and teaching.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong><a href="https://ucberkeley.libanswers.com/">Research assistance</a></strong>, available by email, appointment, and 24/7 chat.</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Library also supports Digital Humanities research,</span> <a href="https://www.lib.berkeley.edu/research/scholarly-communication"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Scholarly Communication</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and</span><a href="https://www.lib.berkeley.edu/research/data-services"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Data/GIS services</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/node" target="_blank">University Library</a></div><div><a href="https://search.library.berkeley.edu/discovery/search?vid=01UCS_BER:UCB" target="_blank">UC Library Search</a></div><div><a href="http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/information/graduate-students" target="_blank">Information for Graduate Students and GSIs</a></div><div><a href="https://ucberkeley.libanswers.com/" target="_blank">Research Assistance</a></div></div></article><button class="button--not nohover to-top link-button"><i class="fa-regular fa-arrow-up"></i><span>Return to Top</span></button></div></div><div id="international-students" class="student-resource-term"><div class="student-resources-hero color--lap-lane" style="background-image:url(https://grad.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/DSC2514-scaled-e1684268962277.jpg)"><div class="student-resources-hero-title"><h3>International Students</h3></div></div><div class="student-resources-articles"><article id="international-students--berkeley-international-office-bio-2"class="post-38966 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-international-students"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Berkeley International Office (BIO)</p><div class="description"><p>Address: 2150 Shattuck Avenue Suite 500, Berkeley, CA 94704</p> <p>Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection" class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cea7a0baabbca0afbaa7a1a0afa2a1a8a8a7adab8eacabbca5aba2abb7e0abaabb">[email protected]</a></p> <p><a href="https://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/home">BIO</a> provides advising on non-immigrant visa matters, financial, personal, and cultural issues. With Fall instruction returning to primarily in-person, our staff is ready to assist graduate students with visa and travel support.</p> <p>For all the information listed in this section, please consult the Berkeley International Office to confirm accuracy, requirements, and recommended next steps.</p> <h4><strong>International Student Orientation Programs</strong></h4> <p>BIO will host <a href="https://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/students/new/orientation">orientation programs</a> and social events both virtually and in-person throughout the month of August. All international students are invited to attend.</p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/home" target="_blank"> Berkeley International Office Website</a></div><div><a href="https://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/students/student-services" target="_blank">Advising Hours: Remote Drop-in and In-Person Advising</a></div><div><a href="https://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/students/student-services" target="_blank">COVID-19 Updates and FAQ</a></div><div><a href="https://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/students/new/orientation" target="_blank">BIO Orientation Web Page</a></div><div><a href="https://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/living/arrival-guide" target="_blank">The Arrival Guide</a></div></div></article><article id="international-students--the-non-immigrant-information-form-nif-2"class="post-38965 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-international-students"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">The Non-Immigrant Information Form (NIF)</p><div class="description"><p>All non-immigrant students must complete the online <a href="https://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/students/nif">NIF</a> as part of their acceptance of admission. This includes students who intend to hold F-1 or J-1 student status, as well as other non-immigrant classifications such as A-1, E-2, J-2, H-1B/H-4 and L-1/L-2.</p> <p>Before you can access the online NIF, you must first submit your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) to the University. It may take up to 48 hours for the system to update before you can access it in CalCentral.</p> <p>If it has been more than 48 hours and your NIF checklist item hasn’t appeared in CalCentral, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection" class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="73203a201b161f033311160118161f160a5d161706">[email protected]</a>.</p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/students/nif" target="_blank">The Nonimmigrant Information Form (NIF)</a></div></div></article><article id="international-students--applying-for-a-student-visa"class="post-38964 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-international-students"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Applying for a Student Visa</p><div class="description"><p>A visa is required to enter the U.S. for anyone who does not have legal U.S. permanent resident status or citizenship (with the exception of Canadian nationals who may enter the U.S. with their I-20 or DS-2019 and passport). <span style="font-weight: 400;">Allow for sufficient time in your planning to </span><a href="https://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/visa-application"><span style="font-weight: 400;">apply for your visa</span></a>. Start by checking the <a href="https://www.usembassy.gov/">U.S. embassy</a> or consulate website to get instructions, make an interview appointment, and find out about visa appointment and processing wait times.</p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://www.usembassy.gov/" target="_blank">Official List of Embassies</a></div></div></article><article id="international-students--complete-the-istart-101-course-for-international-graduate-students"class="post-38963 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-international-students"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Complete the iStart 101 Course for International Graduate Students</p><div class="description"><p>All international graduate students must complete the online pre-arrival orientation course entitled iStart 101 before classes commence.</p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/students/new/istart101" target="_blank">iStart 101</a></div></div></article><article id="international-students--making-travel-arrangements"class="post-38962 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-international-students"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Making Travel Arrangements</p><div class="description"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">International students are asked to follow the </span><a href="https://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/immigration/entry-us-travel-and-re-entry"><span style="font-weight: 400;">guidance of the Berkeley International Office</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> before arranging or changing travel plans for the fall semester. </span></p> <p>If you are transferring your SEVIS immigration record from another U.S. school, please review the <a href="https://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/students/transfer">travel information and steps</a> to request a transfer of your SEVIS record.</p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/covid-19-updates-faq" target="_blank">BIO COVID-19 Updates</a></div><div><a href="https://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/students/transfer" target="_blank">Transfer Students</a></div></div></article><article id="international-students--mandatory-online-arrival-notification"class="post-38947 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-international-students"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Mandatory Online Arrival Notification</p><div class="description"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">All New, Transfer, EAP, and Returning (withdrawn for one semester or more) F-1/J-1 international students are </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">required to complete an online document check </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">to confirm their arrival in the U.S. so that BIO can activate their F-1 or J-1 immigration records. After your arrival in the U.S., complete the following tasks in your CalCentral account:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Arrival Confirmation form</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">U.S. Address & Phone Reporting</span></li> </ul> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/students/new/arrival-confirmation" target="">New Student Arrival Confirmation</a></div></div></article><button class="button--not nohover to-top link-button"><i class="fa-regular fa-arrow-up"></i><span>Return to Top</span></button></div></div><div id="housing-dining" class="student-resource-term"><div class="student-resources-hero color--ion" style="background-image:url(https://grad.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/20220928_CampusApartments_bhs_098-scaled-e1684268741627.jpg)"><div class="student-resources-hero-title"><h3>Housing & Dining</h3></div></div><div class="student-resources-articles"><article id="housing-dining--campus-housing"class="post-39026 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-housing-dining"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Campus Housing</p><div class="description"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Living in UC Berkeley housing offers a number of benefits: convenient locations, helpful amenities (most units are furnished and include utilities, wifi and more), and the opportunity to live alongside other Berkeley graduate students. Graduate students applications are accepted via the </span><a href="https://portal.housing.berkeley.edu/StarRezPortalx/89449879/13/30/UC_Berkeley_Log_In-Instructions"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Housing web portal</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> on an ongoing basis; the earliest applicants receive priority. </span><a href="https://housing.berkeley.edu/explore-housing-options/housing-by-user-type/graduate-students/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Get more details on campus graduate housing options, rates and locations.</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><b>New Graduate Student Apartments – xučyun ruwway</b></p> <p><a href="https://housing.berkeley.edu/explore-housing-options/apartments/albany-village-graduate-student-apartments/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The xučyun ruwway Graduate Students Apartments</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> are expected to open Fall 2024 as the University’s largest apartment community designed specifically for graduate students.</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Located 3.5 miles west of campus, adjacent to University Village and a major grocery store</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Served by a direct AC Transit bus to campus and BART</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Offers studios, one-bedroom apartments, and shared apartments with two to four single-occupancy bedrooms</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Fully furnished apartments include in-unit washer and dryers </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Extensive community spaces including fitness center, meeting rooms, courtyards and more</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><b>Ida Louise Jackson Graduate House</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The </span><a href="https://housing.berkeley.edu/jackson"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ida Louise Jackson Graduate House</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is located one block from the campus on tree-lined College Avenue. </span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The complex offers two-, three-, four-, five-, and six-bedroom shared furnished apartments.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Common areas include a courtyard, lounge, meeting rooms, and more</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><b>Manville Apartments</b></p> <p><a href="https://housing.berkeley.edu/manville"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Manville Apartments</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a secured complex of studio apartments in a modern, airy building that offers a large central courtyard and lounges for gathering. </span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Located three blocks from the southwestern corner of campus </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Set in the heart of downtown Berkeley, near cafes, shops, banks, restaurants, and public transportation</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><b>Intersection Apartments</b></p> <p><a href="https://housing.berkeley.edu/explore-housing-options/apartments/intersection-apartments/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Intersection Apartments</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> opened in early 2022 in vibrant, nearby Emeryville. </span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Fully furnished, light-filled, airy and modern apartments with oversized windows and in-unit washer/dryer</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Includes studios, one-bedroom apartments, and shared apartments with two to four single-occupancy bedrooms</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Served by several bus lines to campus, Emeryville is a dynamic and diverse city, home to a wide range of restaurants, cafes, shopping centers, movie theaters, and local businesses.</span></li> </ul> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://portal.housing.berkeley.edu/StarRezPortalx/89449879/13/30/UC_Berkeley_Log_In-Instructions" target="_blank">Housing Portal</a></div><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/news/headlines/tips-for-finding-housing-in-berkeley/" target="_blank">Tips for Finding Housing</a></div><div><a href="https://housing.berkeley.edu/explore-housing-options/apartments/albany-village-graduate-student-apartments/" target="_blank">xučyun ruwway Graduate Student Apartments</a></div><div><a href="https://housing.berkeley.edu/jackson" target="_blank">Ida Louise Jackson Graduate House</a></div><div><a href="https://housing.berkeley.edu/explore-housing-options/apartments/manville-apartments/" target="_blank">Manville Apartments</a></div><div><a href="https://housing.berkeley.edu/explore-housing-options/apartments/intersection-apartments/" target="_blank">Intersection Apartments</a></div><div><a href="https://ga.berkeley.edu/campus-resources/ga-housing-guide/" target="">GA Housing Guide</a></div><div><a href="https://sls.berkeley.edu/tipsheets/leases/" target="_blank">Student Legal Services Lease and Rental Agreement Tips,</a></div><div><a href="https://housing.berkeley.edu/explore-housing-options/off-campus-housing/" target="_blank">Berkeley Housing Assistance Program</a></div><div><a href="https://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/living/housing" target="">BIO Housing Page</a></div><div><a href="https://housing.berkeley.edu/explore-housing-options/housing-by-user-type/graduate-students/" target="_blank">Other Housing Options for Graduate Students</a></div></div></article><article id="housing-dining--family-student-housing"class="post-39024 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-housing-dining resource_category-resources-for-student-parents"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Family Student Housing</p><div class="description"><p>UC Berkeley’s Family Student Housing complex, called <a href="https://housing.berkeley.edu/explore-housing-options/family-student-housing-university-village/">University Village</a>, offers unfurnished apartments for married/partnered students, with or without children, and single parents. With 974 apartments and townhouses, University Village has its own recreational and community center, a café, laundry rooms, and child care center. The 58-acre complex is located 3.5 miles northwest of campus in the nearby town of Albany, known for its excellent school district. The complex is served by AC Transit and the local bus system; registered students can ride for free. For more information, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection" class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0d6c7d797e4d6f687f666861687423686978">[email protected]</a>, or call (510) 642-4109.</p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://housing.berkeley.edu/explore-housing-options/family-student-housing-university-village/" target="_blank">University Village</a></div></div></article><article id="housing-dining--alternative-and-off-campus-housing"class="post-39023 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-housing-dining"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Alternative and Off-Campus Housing</p><div class="description"><h4><strong>The Berkeley Student Cooperative</strong></h4> <p><strong><a href="https://www.bsc.coop/">The Berkeley Student Cooperative</a></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">, known as co-ops, includes buildings that offer various accommodations, such as rooms, houses, and shared apartments for single students in single or double occupancy rooms.</span></p> <h4><strong>International House</strong></h4> <p><strong><a href="http://ihouse.berkeley.edu/">International House</a></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">, located at the eastern edge of the campus, provides room and board accommodations, and features an exciting array of intercultural activities and programs for students and scholars from the United States and dozens of other countries.</span></p> <h4><strong>Off-Campus Rental Housing</strong></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Many graduate students reside in rental housing in Berkeley or nearby communities and find their housing through the</span><a href="https://och.berkeley.edu/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Cal Rentals website</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, a rental listing service that’s free for currently registered and newly admitted students. In addition to the listings,</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">you can meet with Cal Rentals staff by calling 510-643-6544 or emailing </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection" class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3350525f41565d47525f407351564158565f564a1d565746">[email protected]</a></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <h4><strong>Other Housing Resources</strong></h4> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong><a href="http://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/housing_finding">Berkeley International Office</a></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> has a helpful webinar, links to Facebook groups and other resources.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The Graduate Division also offers helpful <strong><a href="http://grad.berkeley.edu/news/headlines/tips-for-finding-housing-in-berkeley/">Housing Resources</a></strong>, which include options for private rooming and co-living spaces and property management companies in the area.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://sls.berkeley.edu/tipsheets/leases/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Student Legal Services Tip Sheet on Leasing</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> —</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> For</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> questions about leases, security deposits, credit checks and more.</span></li> </ul> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://www.bsc.coop/" target="_blank">Berkeley Student Cooperative</a></div><div><a href="https://ihouse.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">International House</a></div><div><a href="https://och.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">Cal Rentals</a></div><div><a href="http://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/housing_finding" target="_blank">Berkeley International Office</a></div><div><a href="http://grad.berkeley.edu/news/headlines/tips-for-finding-housing-in-berkeley/" target="_blank">Graduate Division Housing Resources</a></div><div><a href="https://sls.berkeley.edu/tipsheets/leases/" target="">Student Legal Services Tip Sheet on Leasing</a></div></div></article><article id="housing-dining--summer-transition-housing"class="post-39022 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-housing-dining"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Summer Transition Housing</p><div class="description"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Berkeley Housing office offers</span><a href="https://housing.berkeley.edu/explore-housing-options/summer-housing/transition-housing/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> summer transition housing.</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Stay in a fully-furnished apartment while looking for permanent housing for the fall.</span></p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://housing.berkeley.edu/explore-housing-options/summer-housing/" target="_blank">Summer Transition Housing</a></div></div></article><article id="housing-dining--dining-meal-plans"class="post-39021 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-housing-dining"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Dining and Meal Plans</p><div class="description"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Get an </span><a href="http://bit.ly/offcampusgrad"><span style="font-weight: 400;">off-campus meal plan</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for graduate students from </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Berkeley Dining</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">. With a variety of flexible plans by the semester, you can pick the right plan to suit your life. All come with nutritious, flavorful food; you’re only responsible for picking what to eat! </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Choose from three meal plans with just flex dollars, or four meal plans with a combination of meal swipes and flex dollars. A lot of options mean a lot of flexibility to meet your needs. You can stay focused on your education and your life, while still enjoying healthy meals. Learn more about</span><a href="http://dining.berkeley.edu"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Graduate Student Meal Plans</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> through </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Berkeley Dining</span></p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="http://bit.ly/offcampusgrad" target="_blank">Off-Campus Meal Plans</a></div></div></article><button class="button--not nohover to-top link-button"><i class="fa-regular fa-arrow-up"></i><span>Return to Top</span></button></div></div><div id="technology-resources" class="student-resource-term"><div class="student-resources-hero color--berkeley-blue" style="background-image:url(https://grad.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/X0A4484-scaled-e1684270174195.jpg)"><div class="student-resources-hero-title"><h3>Technology Resources</h3></div></div><div class="student-resources-articles"><article id="technology-resources--student-technology-help-desk"class="post-38961 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-technology-resources"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Student Technology Help Desk</p><div class="description"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Student Helpdesk provides free tech support to all students at UC Berkeley in-person, by phone and via email. We encourage you to utilize these services for your personal needs and in conjunction with any courses you may be teaching or enrolled in. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The helpdesk can assist with:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Resolving Wi-Fi problems and getting online.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Installing and optimizing free campus software (e.g. Adobe, Microsoft, Zoom, etc.).</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Troubleshooting device issues like blue screens, slow performance, and data recovery.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Setting up CalNet 2-Step, removing malware, and ensuring security.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Locating campus resources for printing, laptop lending, creative labs, and much more.</span></li> </ul> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://studenttech.berkeley.edu/techsupport" target="_blank">Student Tech Support Hours, Locations, and Contact Info</a></div></div></article><article id="technology-resources--student-technology-equity-program-step-2"class="post-38960 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-technology-resources"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Student Technology Equity Program (STEP)</p><div class="description"><p>STEP provides long-term loans of laptops and other technology hardware to currently enrolled students. Eligibility is based on financial need and instructional role (e.g. GSI).</p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://studenttech.berkeley.edu/step" target="">FAQs and More Info</a></div></div></article><article id="technology-resources--productivity-and-collaboration-tools"class="post-38959 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-technology-resources"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Productivity and Collaboration Tools</p><div class="description"><h4><strong>bCourses</strong></h4> <p><a href="https://bcourses.berkeley.edu/">bCourses</a> is Berkeley’s Learning Management System (LMS). It is an online system specifically designed for the delivery and communications of course content, online engagement between students and instructors, and the management of student work in support of face-to-face and hybrid classes.</p> <h4><strong>Software @ Berkeley</strong></h4> <p><a href="https://accounts.google.com/AccountChooser?continue=https%3A//sites.google.com/berkeley.edu/software-eligibility/home"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Software @ Berkeley</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> offers no-cost downloads of campus site-licensed software, including Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, several data analysis programs, and integrated firewall/ antivirus programs. </span></p> <h4><strong>bConnected</strong></h4> <p><a href="https://bconnected.berkeley.edu/">bConnected</a> offers Google Suite services for UC Berkeley, including bMail, bCal, bDrive and more. Additional collaboration tools such as Box, Zoom, and other video conferencing tools are also available to all graduate students.</p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://bcourses.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">bCourses</a></div><div><a href="https://accounts.google.com/AccountChooser?continue=https%3A//sites.google.com/berkeley.edu/software-eligibility/home" target="_blank">Software @ Berkeley</a></div><div><a href="https://bconnected.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">bConnected</a></div></div></article><article id="technology-resources--campus-wi-fi"class="post-38958 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-technology-resources"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Campus Wi-Fi</p><div class="description"><h4><strong>Eduroam</strong></h4> <p>The recommended Wi-Fi service to use while on campus is <a href="https://berkeley.service-now.com/kb_view.do?sysparm_article=KB0013808">eduroam</a>. Available in almost all buildings across UC Berkeley, eduroam is the most stable and secure, authenticated service providing network access on campus and at many institutions around the world.</p> <h4><strong>Berkeley-IoT</strong></h4> <p><a href="https://technology.berkeley.edu/wi-fi"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Berkeley-IoT</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is the eduroam equivalent Wi-Fi access for devices that do not support the username and password-based authentication in use by eduroam, such as smart TVs, streaming hubs, and gaming consoles – available where eduroam can be found.</span></p> <h4><strong>Berkeley-Visitor</strong></h4> <p><a href="https://berkeley.service-now.com/kb_view.do?sysparm_article=KB0014552">Berkeley-Visitor</a> provides a basic level of Wi-Fi access for those without a CalNet ID. Berkeley-Visitor is the new and improved replacement for CalVisitor.</p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://technology.berkeley.edu/wi-fi" target="_blank">Which Wifi Option is Best for You?</a></div><div><a href="https://berkeley.service-now.com/kb_view.do?sysparm_article=KB0013808" target="_blank">Connect to Eduroam</a></div><div><a href="https://berkeley.service-now.com/kb_view.do?sysparm_article=KB0014403" target="_blank">Connect to Berkeley-IoT</a></div><div><a href="https://berkeley.service-now.com/kb_view.do?sysparm_article=KB0014552" target="_blank">Connect to Berkeley-Visitor</a></div></div></article><article id="technology-resources--campus-printing"class="post-43640 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-technology-resources"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Campus Printing</p><div class="description"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Low cost printing stations are available across campus. </span><a href="https://studenttech.berkeley.edu/printing"><span style="font-weight: 400;">See all locations</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. </span></p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://studenttech.berkeley.edu/printing" target="">Where to print on campus</a></div></div></article><article id="technology-resources--security-policies-and-responsibilities"class="post-38956 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-technology-resources"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Security Policies and Responsibilities</p><div class="description"><p>Policies such as <a href="https://security.berkeley.edu/policy/policy-catalog">data security and copyright govern</a> the broad range of electronic activities that you may engage in as a student. You are responsible for familiarizing yourself with your <a href="https://security.berkeley.edu/policy/roles-and-responsibilities-policy-home">roles and responsibilities</a> in your capacity as a student, instructor and/or researcher. Report a security incident to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection" class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="99eafcfaecebf0ede0d9fbfcebf2fcf5fce0b7fcfdec">[email protected]</a> or (510) 664-9000.</p> <h4><strong> Student Records and Privacy</strong></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As a student, you will have a variety of records maintained by the University of California. Disclosure of information contained in these records is governed by state and federal law and by campus policy. When releasing public directory information, the </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Graduate Division adheres to the</span><strong> <a href="http://registrar.berkeley.edu/academic-policies-procedures/ferpa">Policy Governing Disclosure of Information From Student Records</a></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Directory information will be released on request unless the student has indicated in</span><strong> <a href="https://calcentral.berkeley.edu/">CalCentral</a></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> preference that the record be kept confidential. The Graduate Division also confirms honors and awards received by registered students for purposes of funder verification following the guidelines above. Academic appointments are considered employment data and are verified by the</span><strong> <a href="http://hr.berkeley.edu/">Human Resources Office</a></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://security.berkeley.edu/policy/policy-catalog" target="_blank">Data Security and Copyright Policies </a></div><div><a href="https://security.berkeley.edu/policy/roles-and-responsibilities-policy-home" target="_blank">Roles and Responsibilities</a></div><div><a href="https://registrar.berkeley.edu/ferpa-privacy-disclosure/" target="_blank">Policy Governing Disclosure of Information from Student Records</a></div><div><a href="https://hr.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">Human Resources Office</a></div></div></article><article id="technology-resources--research-teaching-and-learning"class="post-38955 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-technology-resources"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Research, Teaching, and Learning</p><div class="description"><h4><strong>D-LAB</strong></h4> <p><a href="https://dlab.berkeley.edu/">D-LAB</a> assists graduate students with the full range of research development, research design and data acquisition through consulting, training, and tech support.</p> <h4><strong>Educational Technology Services</strong></h4> <p><a href="https://www.ets.berkeley.edu/find-support">Educational Technology Services (ETS)</a> provides audiovisual, computer projection, and podcast technology for classrooms, along with training and support of technologies to enrich teaching and learning experiences.</p> <h4><strong> Academic Innovation Studio</strong></h4> <p>The <a href="https://ais.berkeley.edu/">Academic Innovation Studio</a> brings together faculty, researchers, graduate students, and service providers to inspire and support experimentation, connect people, and share ideas.</p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://dlab.berkeley.edu/" target="">D-LAB</a></div><div><a href="https://www.ets.berkeley.edu/find-support" target="">Educational Technology Services</a></div><div><a href="https://ais.berkeley.edu/" target="">Academic Innovation Studio</a></div></div></article><button class="button--not nohover to-top link-button"><i class="fa-regular fa-arrow-up"></i><span>Return to Top</span></button></div></div><div id="health-wellness-mental-health-services" class="student-resource-term"><div class="student-resources-hero color--california-gold" style="background-image:url(https://grad.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/X0A3707-scaled.jpg)"><div class="student-resources-hero-title"><h3>Health, Wellness, & Mental Health Services</h3></div></div><div class="student-resources-articles"><article id="health-wellness-mental-health-services--health-services-and-insurance"class="post-38971 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-health-wellness-mental-health-services"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Health Services and Insurance</p><div class="description"><h4><strong>University Health Services (UHS)</strong></h4> <p><a href="https://uhs.berkeley.edu/">University Health Services (UHS)</a> at the Tang Center is a comprehensive health center, complete with medical, mental health, wellness, and insurance programs all within blocks of campus. Many services are also offered virtually. Services provided include primary, urgent, and specialty medical care; pharmacy, laboratory, and radiology services; physical therapy; counseling and psychological services, including a career counseling library; health promotion services; and <a href="https://uhs.berkeley.edu/access-etang-portal">eTang online student portal</a>. Registered students can use all services at UHS whether or not they have Berkeley’s Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP).</p> <h4><strong>Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)</strong></h4> <p>As a condition of enrollment at the University of California, all students are required to have major medical insurance that meets UC-wide standardized criteria. Students are automatically enrolled in <a href="https://uhs.berkeley.edu/ship">Berkeley SHIP</a>, administered by UHS. SHIP coverage is worldwide and includes excellent medical, mental health, dental and vision benefits. The Fall semester coverage period is August 1 – December 31, and the Spring semester covers January 1 – July 31. Dependent plans and a free Insurance Helpline are also offered.</p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://uhs.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">University Health Services (UHS)</a></div><div><a href="https://uhs.berkeley.edu/access-etang-portal" target="_blank">eTang Online Student Portal</a></div><div><a href="https://uhs.berkeley.edu/ship" target="_blank">Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)</a></div></div></article><article id="health-wellness-mental-health-services--mandatory-tb-immunization-program"class="post-38969 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-health-wellness-mental-health-services"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Mandatory TB and Immunization Program</p><div class="description"><p>All incoming and re-admitted students must satisfy COVID-19, TB, and other non-COVID-19 Immunization clearance requirements as mandated by the UC Office of the President.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Please review the</span> <strong><a href="https://uhs.berkeley.edu/requirements">Mandatory TB & Immunizations Program webpage</a></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for the steps you need to complete and deadline information.</span></p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://uhs.berkeley.edu/requirements" target="_blank">Mandatory TB & Immunizations Program</a></div></div></article><article id="health-wellness-mental-health-services--mental-health-wellness"class="post-38968 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-health-wellness-mental-health-services"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Mental Health and Wellness</p><div class="description"><p>We know that graduate school can be life changing and full of exciting discoveries. However rewarding, we know it can be challenging to balance your personal lives, coursework, research, grading and endless other responsibilities. Take a moment to become familiar with the <a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/students/graduate-student-mental-health/">mental health support available to Berkeley graduate students</a>.</p> <h4><strong>Graduate Wellness Center</strong></h4> <p>The <a href="https://ga.berkeley.edu/ga-resources/graduate-wellness-center/">Graduate Wellness Center</a>, located in 444 Eshleman Hall, is a satellite office for Counseling and Psychological Services and the Disabled Students Program. The Wellness Center provides graduate-focused wellness and mental health services in a location where graduate students do not have to worry about running into faculty or students they teach.</p> <h4><strong>recalibrate.berkeley.edu</strong></h4> <p>Wellness is personal, multi-dimensional, and our needs are frequently changing. This <a href="http://recalibrate.berkeley.edu">recalibrate.berkeley.edu</a> was developed with unique communities in mind and offers tools that will help you identify your own system of wellness on campus.</p> <h4><strong>Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)</strong></h4> <p><a href="https://uhs.berkeley.edu/counseling/individual">Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)</a> through UHS is free of charge and all students have access to mental health services regardless of insurance. Students have access to a variety of resources; online self-help tools (Therapy Assistance Online), Let’s Talk consultations, skill-based workshops, counseling groups, individual and couples counseling and referrals to additional support resources, on- and off-campus providers.</p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/students/graduate-student-mental-health/" target="">Graduate Student Mental Health</a></div><div><a href="http://ga.berkeley.edu/resources/graduate-wellness-center/" target="_blank">Graduate Wellness Center</a></div><div><a href="http://recalibrate.berkeley.edu" target="_blank">recalibrate.berkeley.edu</a></div><div><a href="https://uhs.berkeley.edu/counseling/individual" target="_blank">Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)</a></div><div><a href="https://uhs.berkeley.edu/mental-health" target="_blank">Other Mental Health Resources</a></div></div></article><article id="health-wellness-mental-health-services--recreational-sports"class="post-38967 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-health-wellness-mental-health-services"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Recreation & Wellbeing</p><div class="description"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You can find just about everything you’ll need to stay fit with <a href="https://recsports.berkeley.edu/">Berkeley Recreation & Wellbeing</a>: swimming pools, racquetball and handball courts, weight rooms, cardiovascular machines, basketball, volleyball, badminton courts, intramural sports leagues, group fitness classes and more. Student memberships are included in campus fees, so you are already a member. Students also get discounted rates on personal training. </span></p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://recsports.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">Berkeley Recreation & Wellbeing</a></div><div><a href="https://recsports.berkeley.edu/programs-events/cal-adventures/" target="_blank">Adventures</a></div></div></article><button class="button--not nohover to-top link-button"><i class="fa-regular fa-arrow-up"></i><span>Return to Top</span></button></div></div><div id="graduate-student-life-and-support" class="student-resource-term"><div class="student-resources-hero color--rose-garden" style="background-image:url(https://grad.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/X0A4173-scaled-e1684268536367.jpg)"><div class="student-resources-hero-title"><h3>Graduate Student Life and Support</h3></div></div><div class="student-resources-articles"><article id="graduate-student-life-and-support--office-of-graduate-student-life-2"class="post-39045 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-graduate-student-life-and-support"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Office of Graduate Student Life</p><div class="description"><p>The Office of Graduate Student Life supports graduate students with issues that affect their well-being, such as mental health and wellbeing, housing, basic needs, and parenting support. The Director of Graduate Student Life works hand-in-hand with campus partners including the Graduate Assembly, Student Affairs, and other service units to make programs and resources more accessible and relevant for graduate students.</p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/events/" target="_blank">Student Events and Activities</a></div></div></article><article id="graduate-student-life-and-support--disabled-students-program-dsp"class="post-38974 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-graduate-student-life-and-support resource_category-diversity-equity-inclusion"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Students with Disabilities</p><div class="description"><p>Graduate students are eligible to access disability-related academic and employment accommodations; when a disabled graduate student encounters a barrier to learning and achieving mastery of required academic tasks, or a barrier to performing job duties, they may be eligible for an accommodation that provides reasonable and effective equal access upon request.</p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Academic accommodations: </span><a href="http://dsp.berkeley.edu/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Disabled Students’ Program (DSP)</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> provides a wide range of academic accommodation services and auxiliary supports for eligible students. Complete an application through the </span><a href="https://dsp.berkeley.edu/students/new-students/application-process"><span style="font-weight: 400;">DSP Website</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, or request assistance by contacting </span><a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d6b2a5a696b4b3a4bdb3bab3aff8b3b2a3"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="335740437351564158565f564a1d565746">[email protected]</span></span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. DSP also supports staff and instructors who have questions or concerns about implementing students’ approved accommodations and creating accessible learning environments.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Graduate students who hold Graduate Student Instructor (GSI), Reader, Tutor, or Graduate Student Researcher (GSR) positions can request employment accommodations. Refer to the </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">reasonable accommodations process at </span><a href="https://uhs.berkeley.edu/facstaff/disability-management/reasonable-accomodation"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Be Well at Work: Disability Management</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. </span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Students, staff, and faculty who have experienced discrimination on the basis of disability, or who wish to file a report, should contact the </span><a href="https://ophd.berkeley.edu/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD)</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. For more information about the campus policy on nondiscrimination, please see </span><a href="https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/2710534/PACAOS-140"><span style="font-weight: 400;">PACAOS-140, Guidelines Applying to Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">For information about campus accessibility, including accommodations and communication services for campus events, campus mobility access, and </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">services that support equal campus access to students, staff, faculty, and visitors with disabilities, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">please visit the office of </span><a href="https://dac.berkeley.edu/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Disability Access and Compliance (DAC)</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Learn more about employment-related reasonable accommodations and interactive processes by reviewing relevant labor union contract non-discrimination Articles and visiting the University of California policy (e.g., </span><a href="https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010420/PPSM-81"><span style="font-weight: 400;">PPSM 81</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">). </span></li> </ul> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="http://dsp.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">The Disabled Students Program (DSP)</a></div><div><a href="https://uhs.berkeley.edu/facstaff/disability-management/reasonable-accomodation" target="_blank">Be Well at Work: Disability Management</a></div><div><a href="https://ophd.berkeley.edu/" target="">Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD)</a></div><div><a href="https://dac.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">Disability Access and Compliance (DAC)</a></div><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/news/understanding-disability-accommodations-at-berkeley-for-grad-students/" target="">Understanding disability accommodations at Berkeley for grad students</a></div></div></article><article id="graduate-student-life-and-support--student-legal-services"class="post-39043 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-graduate-student-life-and-support"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Student Legal Services</p><div class="description"><p>The <a href="https://sls.berkeley.edu/">Attorney for Students</a> advises currently registered Cal students regarding their legal questions, rights, and obligations. A student legal consultation might include (but is not limited to) one of the following examples: a landlord-tenant dispute, a citation for a criminal infraction or misdemeanor, filing an action in California Small Claims Court, questions related to debt and/or collection actions, issues arising from a car accident or auto insurance, or questions about family law.</p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://sls.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">Attorney for Students</a></div></div></article><article id="graduate-student-life-and-support--ombuds-office-for-students-and-postdoctoral-appointees"class="post-39042 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-graduate-student-life-and-support"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Ombuds Office for Students and Postdoctoral Appointees</p><div class="description"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The <a href="https://sa.berkeley.edu/ombuds">Ombuds Office</a></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a neutral, confidential resour</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">ce for informal conflict resolution of a </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">university-related issue, problem, or dispute. The Ombudsperson will listen to your concerns, discuss your options, coach you in conflict and communication, and help you </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">determine your next steps. Additionally, the Ombudsperson can help you understand your rights and responsibilities, clarify policies and procedures, and, when appropriate, may serve as a mediator as well as assist in facilitating resolutions. Use of our services is voluntary and at no cost to visitors. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Call (510) 642-5754 for an appointment.</span></p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://sa.berkeley.edu/ombuds" target="_blank">Ombuds Office</a></div></div></article><article id="graduate-student-life-and-support--peer-support-providers"class="post-39031 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-graduate-student-life-and-support"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Peer Support</p><div class="description"><p>Getting support from your peers can make all the difference. <a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/students/peer-mentorship-opportunities/">Here is a summary of different Graduate Students Peer Mentorship Opportunities</a> including <a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/students/peer-mentorship-opportunities/graduate-peer-support-providers/">Graduate Peer Support Providers (PSPs)</a> who meet one-on-one with graduate students at UC Berkeley to provide assistance in navigating the complex processes related to mental health, basic needs, and academia.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Also available are Diversity and Community Fellows, Professional Development Liaisons (PDLs), Writing and Teaching Consultants.</span></p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/students/graduate-peer-support-providers/" target="_blank">Graduate Peer Support Providers (PSPs)</a></div><div><a href="https://calendly.com/ucbpsp/psp-chat-session?month=2023-05" target="_blank">Set up a Chat Session</a></div><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/students/peer-mentorship-opportunities/" target="_blank">Graduate Student Peer Mentorship Opportunities</a></div></div></article><article id="graduate-student-life-and-support--graduate-assembly"class="post-39029 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-graduate-student-life-and-support"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Graduate Assembly</p><div class="description"><p>The <a href="https://ga.berkeley.edu/">Graduate Assembly</a> is the official representative body of graduate and professional students at the University of California, Berkeley. Its mission is to improve the lives of graduate and professional students and to foster a vibrant, inclusive graduate student community. The GA advocates for graduate student rights, funds student groups on campus, and directly manages projects and initiatives which support graduate student communities. Current GA projects include the Graduate Minority Student Project, Graduate Social Club, Graduate Student Parent Advocacy Project, Graduate Student Wellness Project, Graduate Womxn’s Project, Sexual Orientation and Gender Advocacy, the Womxn of Color Initiative, and the International and Undocumented Students Project.</p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://ga.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">Graduate Assembly</a></div></div></article><article id="graduate-student-life-and-support--the-lead-center"class="post-39028 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-graduate-student-life-and-support"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Organization Advising & Student Involvement Services (OASIS) Center</p><div class="description"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are over 300 </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">graduate registered student organizations (GRSO) </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">across 15 unique interest areas, including academics, cultural identity groups, professional organizations, and many more. The <a href="https://lead.berkeley.edu/student-orgs/">OASIS Center</a> offers administrative and advising support to all GRSO’sto assist with basic operations, leadership development, and strategic planning. Visit the </span><a href="https://callink.berkeley.edu/Organizations"><span style="font-weight: 400;">CalLink Organization Directory</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for a list of Student Organizations.</span></p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://lead.berkeley.edu/student-orgs/" target="_blank">The OASIS Center</a></div><div><a href="https://callink.berkeley.edu/Organizations" target="_blank">CalLink Organization Directory</a></div></div></article><article id="graduate-student-life-and-support--public-service-center"class="post-39027 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-graduate-student-life-and-support"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Public Service Center</p><div class="description"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The</span><a href="https://publicservice.berkeley.edu/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Public Service Center (PSC</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">) brings together students, faculty, and communities in support of social justice, civic engagement, and transformative social change. The PSC offers numerous public service and community engagement programs in collaboration with more than 250 community partners who work in such fields as education, social welfare, public health, criminal justice, and local and national government. The PSC connects graduate students to colleagues in the fields of engaged scholarship, service-learning, civic engagement, and community-based participatory research and supports those who are developing community-based courses and research. The PSC offers programs for graduate students to mentor undergraduate public service leaders and convenes graduate learning communities and workshops on engaged scholarship. </span></p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://publicservice.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">Public Service Center (PSC)</a></div></div></article><article id="graduate-student-life-and-support--university-library-2"class="post-39056 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-research-teaching-professional-development resource_category-graduate-student-life-and-support"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">University Library</p><div class="description"><p>UC Berkeley is home to one of the finest research libraries in the U.S., encompassing nearly thirteen million items as well as access to an extensive array of online resources. Your Cal1 Card is your library card; you will use your Calnet ID and passphrase to access online sources from off campus.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/node">The Library website</a></strong> is your first source of information about library resources and services. Use <strong><a href="https://search.library.berkeley.edu/discovery/search?vid=01UCS_BER:UCB">UC Library Search</a></strong> to access the collections of the entire UC System and beyond.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Visit the </span><strong><a href="https://www.lib.berkeley.edu/help/graduate-students">Information for Graduate Students and GSIs page</a></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">, which includes:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Information about borrowing, off-campus access to electronic resources, Interlibrary Loan, and more.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Services for instructors include workshops on library research, consultations about research assignments, and course reserves.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Subject Guides that include article databases and specialized research tools in your discipline.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">How to contact your Subject Librarian, who is available to support your research and teaching.</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong><a href="https://ucberkeley.libanswers.com/">Research assistance</a></strong>, available by email, appointment, and 24/7 chat.</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Library also supports Digital Humanities research,</span> <a href="https://www.lib.berkeley.edu/research/scholarly-communication"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Scholarly Communication</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and</span><a href="https://www.lib.berkeley.edu/research/data-services"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Data/GIS services</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/node" target="_blank">University Library</a></div><div><a href="https://search.library.berkeley.edu/discovery/search?vid=01UCS_BER:UCB" target="_blank">UC Library Search</a></div><div><a href="http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/information/graduate-students" target="_blank">Information for Graduate Students and GSIs</a></div><div><a href="https://ucberkeley.libanswers.com/" target="_blank">Research Assistance</a></div></div></article><button class="button--not nohover to-top link-button"><i class="fa-regular fa-arrow-up"></i><span>Return to Top</span></button></div></div><div id="diversity-equity-inclusion" class="student-resource-term"><div class="student-resources-hero color--lap-lane" style="background-image:url(https://grad.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/March-2023-Homepage-photo-scaled.jpg)"><div class="student-resources-hero-title"><h3>Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion</h3></div></div><div class="student-resources-articles"><article id="diversity-equity-inclusion--trans-resource-hub"class="post-46733 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-diversity-equity-inclusion"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Trans Resource Hub</p><div class="description"><p><a href="https://trans.berkeley.edu/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Trans Resource Hub</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">provides comprehensive information </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">on education, advocacy, and community spaces centering and supporting Trans and Nonbinary communities. Key resources include our </span><a href="https://diversity.berkeley.edu/thriving-initiatives/gender-recognition-and-lived-name-policy"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gender Recognition and </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lived Name (GRLN) Policy,</span></a> <a href="https://facilities.berkeley.edu/inclusive-restrooms"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Inclusive Restrooms Map,</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and </span><a href="https://uhs.berkeley.edu/insurance-ship/ship-benefits/gender-affirming-benefits"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gender-Affirming Benefits through SHIP.</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Examples of additional resources you will find in the Trans Resource Hub include, but are not limited to: </span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://uhs.berkeley.edu/about-uhs/especially/transgender-care"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Trans Care Team</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">: The University Health Services team that focuses on physical and mental health care and wellness for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse students</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10vP6Tubra-38Uq3mkk7pZPp7n4IJbvMZp3SOmXQz6Rs/viewform?edit_requested=true"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Transition Care Intake Form:</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">A form to connect you with transition care resources available on campus</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vRvyaG5zsqZg0dmQiFDUCC3Cejxtb0jvNiQo3Q_Dim6oCf6eoGqaZphmR1KVUOcppUT6rG_YnupaDGX/pub"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Trans Athlete Policy:</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Information from Cal Athletics on participation in Cal/Varsity Intercollegiate Athletics for transgender and gender diverse student-athletes</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://transequality.org/know-your-rights/employment-general"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Transgender Rights in the Workplace:</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> A resource that outlines the rights and procedures transgender employees have to address discrimination</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://lead.berkeley.edu/student-engagement-units/qarc/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">QARC</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Basic Needs Resources: Gender Affirming Closet, Care Essentials, School & Learning Resources, and more.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://stafforg.berkeley.edu/staff-organizations/identity-based-staff-orgs/lavendercal"><span style="font-weight: 400;">LavenderCal</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">: An organization serving trans and queer staff, faculty, postdocs, and visiting scholars through community building</span></li> </ul> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://cejce.berkeley.edu/geneq" target="">Gender Equity Resource Center (GenEq)</a></div><div><a href="https://cejce.berkeley.edu/centers/multicultural-community-center/programs/trans-student-wellness-initiative" target="">Transgender Student Wellness Initiative (TSWI)</a></div><div><a href="https://lead.berkeley.edu/student-engagement-units/qarc/" target="">Queer Alliance & Resource Center (QARC)</a></div><div><a href="https://cejce.berkeley.edu/mcc" target="">Multicultural Community Center (MCC)</a></div></div></article><article id="diversity-equity-inclusion--disabled-students-program-dsp"class="post-38974 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-graduate-student-life-and-support resource_category-diversity-equity-inclusion"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Students with Disabilities</p><div class="description"><p>Graduate students are eligible to access disability-related academic and employment accommodations; when a disabled graduate student encounters a barrier to learning and achieving mastery of required academic tasks, or a barrier to performing job duties, they may be eligible for an accommodation that provides reasonable and effective equal access upon request.</p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Academic accommodations: </span><a href="http://dsp.berkeley.edu/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Disabled Students’ Program (DSP)</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> provides a wide range of academic accommodation services and auxiliary supports for eligible students. Complete an application through the </span><a href="https://dsp.berkeley.edu/students/new-students/application-process"><span style="font-weight: 400;">DSP Website</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, or request assistance by contacting </span><a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6a0e191a2a080f18010f060f13440f0e1f"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f89c8b88b89a9d8a939d949d81d69d9c8d">[email protected]</span></span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. DSP also supports staff and instructors who have questions or concerns about implementing students’ approved accommodations and creating accessible learning environments.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Graduate students who hold Graduate Student Instructor (GSI), Reader, Tutor, or Graduate Student Researcher (GSR) positions can request employment accommodations. Refer to the </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">reasonable accommodations process at </span><a href="https://uhs.berkeley.edu/facstaff/disability-management/reasonable-accomodation"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Be Well at Work: Disability Management</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. </span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Students, staff, and faculty who have experienced discrimination on the basis of disability, or who wish to file a report, should contact the </span><a href="https://ophd.berkeley.edu/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD)</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. For more information about the campus policy on nondiscrimination, please see </span><a href="https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/2710534/PACAOS-140"><span style="font-weight: 400;">PACAOS-140, Guidelines Applying to Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">For information about campus accessibility, including accommodations and communication services for campus events, campus mobility access, and </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">services that support equal campus access to students, staff, faculty, and visitors with disabilities, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">please visit the office of </span><a href="https://dac.berkeley.edu/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Disability Access and Compliance (DAC)</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Learn more about employment-related reasonable accommodations and interactive processes by reviewing relevant labor union contract non-discrimination Articles and visiting the University of California policy (e.g., </span><a href="https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010420/PPSM-81"><span style="font-weight: 400;">PPSM 81</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">). </span></li> </ul> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="http://dsp.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">The Disabled Students Program (DSP)</a></div><div><a href="https://uhs.berkeley.edu/facstaff/disability-management/reasonable-accomodation" target="_blank">Be Well at Work: Disability Management</a></div><div><a href="https://ophd.berkeley.edu/" target="">Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD)</a></div><div><a href="https://dac.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">Disability Access and Compliance (DAC)</a></div><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/news/understanding-disability-accommodations-at-berkeley-for-grad-students/" target="">Understanding disability accommodations at Berkeley for grad students</a></div></div></article><article id="diversity-equity-inclusion--the-office-for-graduate-diversity-ogd"class="post-38994 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-diversity-equity-inclusion"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">The Office for Graduate Diversity (OGD)</p><div class="description"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The <a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/graduate-diversity/">Office for Graduate Diversity</a></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> serves as a resource for the admissions process, academic support, financial advice, and professional development. It provides a forum for ideas and programs designed to enhance the educational experience of underrepresented students, including those who are undocumented, first-generation college students, and those who are educationally and financially challenged. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/graduate-diversity/">OGD holds workshops, trainings, and community building events throughout the year</a>, as well as individual advising on admissions, application assistance, strategic planning for academic success, and post-graduation planning. OGD also operates the <a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/graduate-diversity/current-grad-students/inclusive-excellence-hub/">Inclusive Excellence Hub</a> for graduate students.</span></p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/graduate-diversity/" target="_blank">Office for Graduate Diversity</a></div><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/graduate-diversity/current-grad-students/inclusive-excellence-hub/" target="_blank">The Inclusive Excellence Hub</a></div><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/graduate-diversity/contact-ogd/diversity-and-community-fellows/" target="_blank">Connect with Diversity & Community Fellows</a></div><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/graduate-diversity/current-grad-students/undocumented-graduate-student-resources/" target="_blank">Undocumented Graduate Student Resources</a></div><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/graduate-diversity/current-grad-students/american-indian-graduate-program/" target="_blank">The American Indian Graduate Program (AIGP)</a></div><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/graduate-diversity/current-grad-students/path-to-the-professoriate-program/" target="_blank">Path to the Professoriate Program</a></div><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/graduate-diversity/current-grad-students/stemfyi/" target="_blank">STEM*FYI Program</a></div></div></article><article id="diversity-equity-inclusion--inclusive-excellence-hub"class="post-39697 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-diversity-equity-inclusion"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Inclusive Excellence Hub</p><div class="description"><p>The new <a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/graduate-diversity/current-grad-students/inclusive-excellence-hub/">Inclusive Excellence Hub</a> at UC Berkeley is a unique, welcoming venue where underrepresented graduate students can find camaraderie and build multi-disciplinary networks of their peers. Located in a newly renovated building, the Hub is the first campus-wide community space exclusively dedicated to increasing excellence through diversity and belonging among Berkeley’s graduate students.</p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/graduate-diversity/current-grad-students/inclusive-excellence-hub/" target="_blank">Inclusive Excellence Hub</a></div></div></article><article id="diversity-equity-inclusion--undocumented-graduate-student-resources"class="post-38993 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-diversity-equity-inclusion"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Undocumented Graduate Student Resources</p><div class="description"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Office for Graduate Diversity (OGD) is honored to serve the needs of Undocumented Graduate Students at UC Berkeley. <a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/graduate-diversity/current-grad-students/undocumented-graduate-student-resources/">See our list of resources</a> or contact us at: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9cbce9f2f8f3ffe9fbeefdf8dcfef9eef7f9f0f9e5b2f9f8e9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="01746f656e627466736065416364736a646d64782f646574">[email protected]</span></a>. </span></p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/graduate-diversity/current-grad-students/undocumented-graduate-student-resources/" target="_blank">Undocumented Graduate Student Resources</a></div><div><a href="https://undocu.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">Undocumented Student Program</a></div></div></article><article id="diversity-equity-inclusion--the-american-indian-graduate-program-aigp"class="post-38992 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-diversity-equity-inclusion"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">The American Indian Graduate Program (AIGP)</p><div class="description"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/graduate-diversity/current-grad-students/american-indian-graduate-program/">AIGP</a> provides graduate students, faculty, and administrative staff access to a series of Native American career leadership seminars and programming that promote professional mentorship with faculty, fellow graduate students, and Native American professionals engaged in tribally inclined/Indigenous centered professional careers at UC Berkeley. Contact us at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#57363e3027173532253c323b322e79323322"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7110181601311314031a141d14085f141504">[email protected]</span></a>. </span></p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/graduate-diversity/current-grad-students/american-indian-graduate-program/" target="_blank">American Indian Graduate Program</a></div></div></article><article id="diversity-equity-inclusion--diversity-and-community-fellows-program"class="post-38991 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-diversity-equity-inclusion"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Diversity and Community Fellows Program</p><div class="description"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/financial/options-for-financial-support/fellowships/diversity-and-community-fellows-program/">Diversity and Community Fellows</a> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">advance and implement the diversity and inclusion goals of OGD and the Graduate Division. Critical components of this work include but are not limited to, supporting an inclusive graduate community and enhancing the cultural, academic, and professional experience of historically underrepresented students (e.g., students of color, low income, first-generation, system-impacted, undocumented, and LGBTQ+ students, etc.). Fellows will work across and within academic units to create healthy communities for graduate students. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/financial/options-for-financial-support/fellowships/diversity-and-community-fellows-program/" target="_blank">Diversity and Community Fellows Program</a></div></div></article><article id="diversity-equity-inclusion--path-to-professoriate-program-p2p"class="post-38988 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-diversity-equity-inclusion"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Path to Professoriate Program (P2P)</p><div class="description"><p>The <a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/graduate-diversity/current-grad-students/path-to-the-professoriate-program/">Professoriate Program</a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">engages up to 100 first-year Ph.D. students from underrepresented backgrounds in workshops and structured activities around demystifying the route in their discipline to the Assistant Professorship and establishing and building a publication pipeline. Participants meet in disciplinary cohorts.</span></p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/graduate-diversity/current-grad-students/path-to-the-professoriate-program/" target="_blank">Path to the Professoriate Program</a></div></div></article><article id="diversity-equity-inclusion--stem-first-year-initiative-program-stemfyi"class="post-38987 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-diversity-equity-inclusion"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">STEM First Year Initiative Program (STEM*FYI)</p><div class="description"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The <a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/graduate-diversity/current-grad-students/stemfyi/">STEM*FYI program</a> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">is dedicated to increasing the success and retention of historically underrepresented students among all graduate STEM fields at UC Berkeley. We welcome all first-year STEM scholars of color, women, LGBTQ+, low-income, first-generation, disabled, and undocumented students to form an alliance with advanced graduate STEM ambassadors who are committed to building a strong and diverse community of future scientists. </span></p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/graduate-diversity/current-grad-students/stemfyi/" target="_blank">STEM*FYI Program</a></div></div></article><article id="diversity-equity-inclusion--centers-for-educational-justice-community-engagement-ejce"class="post-38976 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-diversity-equity-inclusion"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Centers for Educational Justice and Community Engagement (EJCE)</p><div class="description"><p><a href="https://cejce.berkeley.edu/about">EJCE</a> at UC Berkeley is a collaborative of offices and centers that advocate for, build capacity with, and dialogue among and across diverse communities. Its community engagement approach enriches the academic success of students while fostering a campus climate that honors the dignity of all people. The partner spaces include:</p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong><a href="https://cejce.berkeley.edu/aasd">African American Student Development</a></strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong><a href="https://cejce.berkeley.edu/apasd">Asian Pacific American Student Development</a></strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong><a href="https://cejce.berkeley.edu/clsd">Chicanx Latinx Student Development</a></strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong><a href="https://cejce.berkeley.edu/geneq">Gender Equity Resource Center</a></strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong><a href="https://cejce.berkeley.edu/mcc">Multicultural Community Center</a></strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong><a href="https://cejce.berkeley.edu/nasd">Native American Student Development</a></strong></li> </ul> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://cejce.berkeley.edu/about" target="_blank">Centers for Educational Justice & Community Engagement (EJCE)</a></div></div></article><article id="diversity-equity-inclusion--centers-for-educational-equity-and-excellence-ce3"class="post-38975 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-diversity-equity-inclusion"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Centers for Educational Equity and Excellence (CE3)</p><div class="description"><p><a href="https://ce3.berkeley.edu/">CE3</a> offers a comprehensive array of counseling programs, supplemental aid, and scholarships to support former foster youth, veterans, student parents, undocumented students, and transfer students of all ages and life experiences.</p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://ce3.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">Centers for Educational Equity and Excellence (CE3)</a></div></div></article><article id="diversity-equity-inclusion--berkeley-hope-scholars-bhs"class="post-38973 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-diversity-equity-inclusion"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Berkeley Hope Scholars (BHS)</p><div class="description"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">BHS provides holistic guidance and counseling to all incoming freshman, transfer, graduate, and continuing students who are current and former foster youth, probation foster youth, or were orphaned before the age of 18. </span><a href="https://hope.berkeley.edu/home#"><span style="font-weight: 400;">You can read more about our eligibility here</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. As a unit of the </span><a href="https://ce3.berkeley.edu/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Centers for Educational Equity & Excellence (CE3)</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> our goal is to create a safe and welcoming community and provide our students with a variety of resources.</span></p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://hope.berkeley.edu/home#" target="_blank">Berkeley Hope Scholars (BHS) </a></div></div></article><article id="diversity-equity-inclusion--cal-veterans-service-center-cvsc"class="post-38972 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-diversity-equity-inclusion"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Cal Veterans Service Center (CVSC)</p><div class="description"><div class="docos-replyview-body docos-anchoredreplyview-body " dir="ltr">The <a href="https://veteran.berkeley.edu/">Cal Veteran Services Center</a> is dedicated to providing programs and services in support of the academic and personal success of veteran and military-connected students. As a supportive and inclusive community, the Cal Veterans Services Center is committed to increasing veteran and military-connected students access to and awareness of campus resources and enrichment opportunities. The center also promotes campus and community engagement and leadership development that enriches and supports students’ academic and professional goals.</div> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://veteran.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">Cal Veteran Services Center</a></div></div></article><button class="button--not nohover to-top link-button"><i class="fa-regular fa-arrow-up"></i><span>Return to Top</span></button></div></div><div id="resources-for-student-parents" class="student-resource-term"><div class="student-resources-hero color--ion" style="background-image:url(https://grad.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/20220928_CampusApartments_bhs_180-scaled-e1684270115201.jpg)"><div class="student-resources-hero-title"><h3>Resources For Student Parents</h3></div></div><div class="student-resources-articles"><article id="resources-for-student-parents--academic-policies"class="post-39041 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-resources-for-student-parents"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Academic Policies</p><div class="description"><p>The Graduate Council of the Academic Senate supports academic accommodations for graduate students with substantial parenting responsibilities, including (when applicable) extension of time for academic milestones. For details, see <a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/policy/#f6-student-parent-policies">Student Parent policies</a>.</p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/policy/#f6-student-parent-policies" target="_blank">Student Parent Policies</a></div></div></article><article id="resources-for-student-parents--the-early-childhood-education-program-ecep"class="post-39040 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-resources-for-student-parents"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">The Early Childhood Education Program (ECEP)</p><div class="description"><p>The University’s<a href="https://ece.berkeley.edu/"> Early Childhood Education Program (ECEP)</a> is a year-round program that provides early childhood services to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers not yet eligible for Pre-K or Kindergarten. ECEP operates five centers, located near the Berkeley campus and University Village in Albany. ECEP reserves a number of spaces each year for the children of student parents, and also provides subsidized tuition options to those who qualify. Early applications are recommended.</p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://ece.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">Early Childhood Education Program (ECEP</a></div></div></article><article id="resources-for-student-parents--emergency-back-up-child-care"class="post-39039 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-resources-for-student-parents"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Emergency Back-Up Child Care</p><div class="description"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Parents who are currently registered Berkeley students are eligible for highly-subsidized back-up child care from a leading nationwide provider of care services. When regular child care arrangements are unavailable and parents need to attend to academic responsibilities <a href="http://backupchildcare.berkeley.edu/">Back-Up Child Care</a> may be available</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="http://backupchildcare.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">Confirm your Eligibility and Application</a></div></div></article><article id="resources-for-student-parents--financial-support-for-student-parents-and-caregivers"class="post-39038 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-resources-for-student-parents"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Financial Support for Student Parents and Caregivers</p><div class="description"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Registered graduate student parents (single or married) with dependent children, or those caring for dependent adults may apply for a variety of aid programs.</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Graduate Division Student Parent Grant</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Graduate Division Caregiver Grant</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Graduate Assembly Student Parent Travel Award</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Childbirth Accommodation Funding</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Reimbursement Program for Graduate Student Researchers</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Reimbursement Program for Academic Student Employees (GSIs, Readers, Tutors)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Paid Leave for Academic Student Employees and Graduate Student Researchers</span></li> </ul> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/financial/options-for-financial-support/families/" target="_blank">Support for Student Parents and Caregivers</a></div></div></article><article id="resources-for-student-parents--inclusive-excellence-hub-2"class="post-44640 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-resources-for-student-parents"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Inclusive Excellence Hub</p><div class="description"><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">The Inclusive Excellence Hub, is a vibrant community space for underrepresented graduate students featuring a family room for student parents, and a lactation room with a small refrigerator for nursing parents.</p> <p><u><a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/graduate-diversity/current-grad-students/inclusive-excellence-hub/">Location and Hours.</a></u></p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/graduate-diversity/current-grad-students/inclusive-excellence-hub/" target="">Location and Hours</a></div></div></article><article id="resources-for-student-parents--networks"class="post-39036 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-resources-for-student-parents"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Networks</p><div class="description"><h4><strong>Student Parent Center</strong></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The <a href="https://studentparents.berkeley.edu/">Student Parent Center</a> is committed to the holistic support and success of a highly motivated population of undergraduate and graduate students who are engaged scholars, as well as devoted parents at UC Berkeley. The center is a centralized multi-purpose campus resource, where students can seek informed advice, develop leadership skills, engage in informal study groups, nurse babies, change diapers, celebrate achievements, recover from setbacks, and form lasting friendships.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> For more information, visit the </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Student Parent Center website</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <h4><strong>Berkeley Parents Network</strong></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Created by UC Berkeley graduate students in 1993, this independent, free, volunteer-run <a href="https://www.berkeleyparentsnetwork.org/">online community</a> offers parent- to-parent advice and local referrals via email newsletters, on childcare, pediatricians, schools, and much more.</span></p> <h4><strong>Graduate Student Parent Advocacy Project (GSPA)</strong></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Graduate Student Parent Advocacy Project is a project within the Graduate Assembly that advocates for student parents and develops programs to support their academic and personal success. Contact the Project Director: </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection" class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5b3c282b3a763c3a1b393e29303e373e22753e3f2e">[email protected]</a></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://studentparents.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">Student Parent Center</a></div><div><a href="https://www.berkeleyparentsnetwork.org/" target="_blank">Berkeley Parents Network</a></div></div></article><article id="resources-for-student-parents--family-student-housing"class="post-39024 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-housing-dining resource_category-resources-for-student-parents"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Family Student Housing</p><div class="description"><p>UC Berkeley’s Family Student Housing complex, called <a href="https://housing.berkeley.edu/explore-housing-options/family-student-housing-university-village/">University Village</a>, offers unfurnished apartments for married/partnered students, with or without children, and single parents. With 974 apartments and townhouses, University Village has its own recreational and community center, a café, laundry rooms, and child care center. The 58-acre complex is located 3.5 miles northwest of campus in the nearby town of Albany, known for its excellent school district. The complex is served by AC Transit and the local bus system; registered students can ride for free. For more information, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection" class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1170616562517374637a747d74683f747564">[email protected]</a>, or call (510) 642-4109.</p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://housing.berkeley.edu/explore-housing-options/family-student-housing-university-village/" target="_blank">University Village</a></div></div></article><button class="button--not nohover to-top link-button"><i class="fa-regular fa-arrow-up"></i><span>Return to Top</span></button></div></div><div id="campus-safety-transportation" class="student-resource-term"><div class="student-resources-hero color--berkeley-blue" style="background-image:url(https://grad.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/DSC3128-scaled-e1684431309832.jpg)"><div class="student-resources-hero-title"><h3>Campus Safety & Transportation</h3></div></div><div class="student-resources-articles"><article id="campus-safety-transportation--campus-safety"class="post-39053 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-campus-safety-transportation"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Campus Safety</p><div class="description"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On campus and in the Bay Area, you should take the precautions you would in any urban setting. When you arrive, take the opportunity to tour the campus during daylight hours to become familiar with your surroundings. Notice the locations of the campus blue-light emergency phones.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The <a href="https://ucpd.berkeley.edu/home">UC Police Department (UCPD)</a>, a full-service police department operating around the clock, responds to law enforcement, fire, and medical incidents </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">for all UC Berkeley properties within the cities of Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, Kensington, and Albany. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Things to know:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">When you are on campus at night, stay on lighted, well-traveled walkways, or use the free <a href="https://nightsafety.berkeley.edu/nightsafety/nightshuttles">Night Safety Services</a> such as BearWALK or the shuttle programs.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">UCPD regularly publishes WarnMe notifications regarding Timely Warnings of crimes on or near campus properties, Emergency Notifications, and Community Advisories. All WarnMe notifications are sent to all “@berkeley.edu” email addresses. </span></span></li> <li>UCPD also utilizes the WarnME notification system for active threats (read more about WarnME in the Emergency preparedness section below).</li> <li>Log into <a href="http://warnme.berkeley.edu/">warnme.berkeley.edu </a>to set your notification settings to SMS/text or email</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Reporting Emergencies and Non-emergencies</strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">To report an emergency on or off campus: </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">call 911 from any campus telephone.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">From cell phones, to report on-campus emergencies: </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">call (510) 642-3333.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">For non-emergency assistance: </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">call (510) 642-6760.</span></li> </ul> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://ucpd.berkeley.edu/home" target="_blank">Berkeley UCPD</a></div><div><a href="https://nightsafety.berkeley.edu/nightsafety/nightshuttles" target="_blank">Night Safety</a></div></div></article><article id="campus-safety-transportation--emergency-preparedness"class="post-39052 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-campus-safety-transportation"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Emergency Preparedness</p><div class="description"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The <a href="https://oem.berkeley.edu/">Office of Emergency Management (OEM)</a> has information on how to prepare for earthquakes, fires, and other major emergencies. OEM has created a free emergency preparedness mobile app that contains Berkeley-specific tips and guidance for a wide range of emergencies. Please visit the</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> OEM website</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for download instructions and to access further information on campus emergency procedures, including a list of supplies to keep on hand.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you are a Graduate Student Instructor, learn where to direct your class if you need to evacuate by reviewing evacuation maps in each campus building.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To get additional information during a major campus emergency, call 1-800-705-9998, or log onto the campus’s main web page.If the main Berkeley page is down, use the <a href="https://emergency.berkeley.edu/">emergency website</a>, or listen to the campus radio station (KALX 90.7 FM).</span></p> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://oem.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">OEM</a></div><div><a href="https://emergency.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">Emergency Website</a></div></div></article><article id="campus-safety-transportation--parking-and-transportation"class="post-39051 student_resource type-student_resource status-publish hentry resource_category-campus-safety-transportation"><div class="content"><p class="title-3">Parking and Transportation</p><div class="description"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Berkeley is a busy urban campus, and parking near campus can be limited. Parking can usually be found in the Underhill Parking Facility on College Av. between Channing and Haste Sts. , Clark Kerr Campus on Piedmont Av., or at Foothill Lot (behind the Greek Theater). Berkeley is well-served by public transit, and many students prefer to walk or bike to campus. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">For more detailed information, see the <a href="https://pt.berkeley.edu/StudentHandbook">Transportation Handbook</a> or the <a href="https://pt.berkeley.edu/home">Parking and Transportation website</a>.</span></p> <p><b>Parking and Transportation Program Overview</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><b>Bear Transit </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">provides free shuttles (Daytime service 5 days a week, 7a-7p; Evening service 7p-3a, 7 days a week) for getting around while on our large sprawling campus, just show your Cal 1 Card for unlimited access. </span><a href="https://pt.berkeley.edu/BearTransit"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Routes, hours and maps.</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><b>AC Transit Student EasyPass Clipper Card</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is separate from the Cal 1 Card, entitles you to free unlimited transit on AC Transit buses (including Premium Express Transbay service to San Francisco). </span><a href="https://pt.berkeley.edu/StudentEasypass"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Learn more about how to get your Student EasyPass Clipper Card</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. FYI: Your initial AC Transit EasyPass Clipper card will be issued by the </span><a href="https://cal1card.berkeley.edu/getcard"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cal 1 Card office</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – make sure you register your card through the Clipper Card website or mobile app first and tag your card on a bus right away! </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><b>BART</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (Bay Area Regional Transit) is available to students through their Clipper Card which they can use to load fares onto – there are no discounts on BART</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">. The Downtown Berkeley stop is one block from the west side of campus. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">BART is a great way to get around the Bay Area including multiple airports. </span><a href="https://pt.berkeley.edu/BARTPasses"><span style="font-weight: 400;">More on BART passes</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. </span><a href="https://www.bart.gov/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">BART schedules, routes and maps</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><b>Clipper START </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">is a lifeline program students can apply for that would offer up to a 50% discount on transit (Including BART, Ferries, and Caltrain). FYI – this is a different program that the Student EasyPass Clipper Card as you will be issued a second Clipper Card if you qualify. For information on the program and to apply, </span><a href="https://www.clipperstartcard.com/s/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">visit the Clipper START website.</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><b>Commuter Benefits (Represented Grad Students Only):</b> is offered to g<span style="font-weight: 400;">raduate student employees with an FTE of .25 or more are eligible for transit expenses set forth by the IRS of up to $315/month. Grad student employees qualify for our subsidy program: transit expenses ordered by wageworks between $30-60 will qualify for a $10 subsidy paid by P&T; expenses more than $60 will qualify for a $20 subsidy. Remember: all purchases must be done at </span><a href="http://wageworks.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">wageworks.com</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> prior to 8pm the 10th of each month to qualify for the following month. Details are online at </span><a href="http://pt.berkeley.edu/payrolldeduction"><span style="font-weight: 400;">pt.berkeley.edu/payrolldeduction</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><b>Night Safety Services </b>include<span style="font-weight: 400;"> free services for students such as </span><a href="https://nightsafety.berkeley.edu/nightsafety/nightshuttles"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Night Safety Shuttle</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><a href="https://nightsafety.berkeley.edu/nightsafety/escort"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bear Walk,</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and </span><a href="https://nightsafety.berkeley.edu/nightsafety/door2door"><span style="font-weight: 400;">door to door services</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> if you’re in need of safe transit options at night! </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><b>Parking Permits</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> can be purchased online, either by the day, the month, or by the semester. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Visit the</span><a href="https://pt.berkeley.edu/parking/student-permits"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> student permit webpage</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for information.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><b>The Loop </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">is </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">a golf cart that provides intra-campus rides for eligible faculty, staff, and students with disabilities on a first-come-first-served basis. </span><a href="https://dac.berkeley.edu/services/mobility-accommodations/loop-golf-cart"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How to access The Loop</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><b>Bicycle Commuting: </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bicycles are allowed on most paths and roads on campus, with the exception of areas where riders must dismount and walk due to heavy pedestrian traffic. </span><a href="https://pt.berkeley.edu/bikes"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Learn about safe bike parking, theft, bike share options and registering your bike.</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><b>E-Bike Discounts</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: We are</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> committed to lower commute emissions and </span><a href="https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/about-us/sustainability"><span style="font-weight: 400;">further sustainability</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> at each campus, the new UC E-Bike Purchase Program makes this eco-friendly transportation option more accessible. Through the program, UC students are eligible for discounted pricing on multiple styles of bikes through four nationally recognized vendors.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Learn more about the UC E-Bike Purchase Program by </span><a href="https://procurement.ucop.edu/news/new-e-bike-purchase-program"><span style="font-weight: 400;">reading the procurement agreement</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> or </span><a href="https://procurement.ucop.edu/sites/default/files/2024-01/UC%20E-Bikes%20Purchase%20Program%20Overview.pdf"><span style="font-weight: 400;">downloading the program overview flyer</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">with comprehensive product and pricing information. To access discount details from each vendor or to purchase a bike, create an account at these dedicated UC landing pages: </span><a href="https://ucdirwinbike.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dirwin Bike UC Program,</span></a> <a href="https://lectricebikes.com/pages/university-of-california-discounts"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lectric Bike UC Program,</span></a> <a href="https://ride1up.com/uc-program-registration/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ride1Up UC Program,</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and </span><a href="https://www.velotricbike.com/account/register"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Velotric UC Program.</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></li> </ul> </div></div><div class="related"><p class="related-links">Related Links</p><div><a href="https://pt.berkeley.edu/home" target="_blank">Parking and Transportation</a></div><div><a href="https://pt.berkeley.edu/StudentHandbook" target="_blank">Transportation Handbooks</a></div><div><a href="https://pt.berkeley.edu/BearTransit" target="_blank">Bear Transit Routes, Hours, and Maps</a></div><div><a href="https://pt.berkeley.edu/StudentEasypass" target="_blank">AC Transit Student EasyPass Clipper Card</a></div><div><a href="https://pt.berkeley.edu/BARTPasses" target="_blank">BART passes</a></div><div><a href="https://www.bart.gov/" target="_blank">BART Schedules, Routes, and Maps</a></div><div><a href="https://nightsafety.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank">Night Safety services</a></div><div><a href="https://pt.berkeley.edu/StudentParking" target="_blank">Student Parking Permits</a></div><div><a href="https://dac.berkeley.edu/services/mobility-accommodations/loop-golf-cart" target="_blank">The Loop</a></div><div><a href="https://pt.berkeley.edu/bikes" target="_blank">Biking Information</a></div></div></article><button class="button--not nohover to-top link-button"><i class="fa-regular fa-arrow-up"></i><span>Return to Top</span></button></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></section> </section> </article> </div> </div> </main> <footer id="site-footer" role="contentinfo"> <div class="footer-content"> <div class="footer-columns"> <div class="container"> <div class="grid"> <div class="footer-column"> <div id="nav_menu-2" class="widget widget_nav_menu"><h2 class="widget-title">Graduate Division</h2><div class="menu-footer-menu-1-container"><ul id="menu-footer-menu-1" class="menu"><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-34462"><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/about/about-the-graduate-division/contact/">Contact the Graduate Division</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-34739"><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/events/">Workshops and Events</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-34404"><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/about/publications/">Graduate Publications</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-34516"><a href="https://grad.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/Graduate-Division-Org-Chart-November-2024.pdf">Organizational Chart (PDF)</a></li> </ul></div></div> </div> <div class="footer-column"> <div id="nav_menu-3" class="widget widget_nav_menu"><h2 class="widget-title">Our Sites</h2><div class="menu-footer-menu-2-container"><ul id="menu-footer-menu-2" class="menu"><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-34389"><a href="https://gsi.berkeley.edu/">GSI Teaching & Resource Center</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-34408"><a href="http://gradlectures.berkeley.edu/">Berkeley Graduate Lectures</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-34409"><a href="http://tannerlectures.berkeley.edu/">Tanner Lectures</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-34410"><a href="http://backupchildcare.berkeley.edu/">Back-Up Child Care</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-34411"><a href="http://mentoringawards.berkeley.edu/">Graduate Mentoring Awards</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-34412"><a href="http://smart.berkeley.edu/">SMART Mentoring</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-34413"><a href="http://graddashboard.berkeley.edu/">Grad Dashboard (for Faculty & Staff)</a></li> </ul></div></div> </div> <div class="footer-column"> <div class="footer-column__section"> <h2 class="site-footer__title"> Our Mission </h2> <p>The Graduate Division oversees graduate admissions, fellowships, grants, academic employment, preparation for teaching, mentoring activities, professional development, academic progress and degree milestones.</p> </div> <div class="footer-column__section"> <h2 class="site-footer__title"> Can’t find something? 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