Students

Serving Students and Their Journeys

Finding a supportive, vibrant community enhances the student experience by broadening perspectives and providing strength in shared goals and perspectives. UC Berkeley offers its students unparalleled opportunities to build meaningful relationships with others who share similar values and aspirations.

We’re here to support you as you progress through your degree. With a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Graduate Division helps ensure that students not only succeed academically but also thrive in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

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Grow and Develop Your Skills

Graduate Writing Center

The Graduate Writing Center assists graduate students in the development of academic skills necessary to successfully complete their graduate programs and prepare for future faculty and professional positions.

Graduate Writing Center

GSI Teaching and Resource Center

The Graduate Student Instructor Teaching & Resource Center prepares graduate students for teaching undergraduates at UC Berkeley and for the teaching they will do in future academic and nonacademic careers.

GSI Teaching & Resource Center

GradPro Career Development

Grad Pro supports students through all stages of exploring and preparing for a wide range of careers, within and beyond academia.

GradPro Career Development

Workshops offered by the Office for Graduate Life

Whether you are a new graduate student of nearing your degree completion, the Office for Graduate Life offers workshops to help you navigate.

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Explore Communites

Graduate school is more than academics—it’s about finding the people who will support, challenge, and inspire you.

The programs offered through the Graduate Division and the Office for Graduate Diversity help foster a unique sense of connection by supporting inclusive community-building for students from all backgrounds.

Explore Communities

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Diversity and Community Fellows contribute to many programs including visit days for new admits.

Graduate Student Resources Guide

Berkeley is a big place, and there are so many resources to help you along the way.

Resource Guide

Graduate Student Life Tips and Resources

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May 28, 2026

2026 Summer Writing Workshop Series for Graduate Students

The goal of this workshop series is to assist graduate students in becoming better writers. It follows the full arc of academic writing, beginning with note-taking and prewriting strategies and moving through the core units of composition (e.g., paragraphs and transitions, argumentation, source integration, and sentences), and then concluding with revision and voice. 
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May 6, 2026

Thriving as a Graduate Student This Summer

Summer is a great time for graduate students to catch their breath, make progress on goals, and tap into campus resources that support their academic and personal growth. Whether you’re planning your housing situation, prepping to teach for the first time, or getting involved in inclusive communities, there’s a lot happening this summer to support your journey.
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March 30, 2026

Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week

In recognition of the important contributions, impact, and value of our 13,000+ academic and professional graduate students at UC Berkeley, we are pleased to celebrate Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week March 30 – April 3, 2026.  
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March 17, 2026

Tips for Navigating the Bay Area Rental Market

One of the first challenges facing new Cal students is finding a place to call home, whether on- or off-campus. Cal Housing has some tips and suggestions that can help with your search.
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February 23, 2026

Basic Needs Updates for Grad Students

Our office and the Basic Needs Center want to update you on how recent changes might affect your access to essential resources like food assistance, housing support and healthcare. Below you can find an outline of specific campus resources to help you.