June 1, 2026
Whether you are applying this year or just exploring your options, our summer webinar series will guide you through every step of the journey.
New Grad Students
We know Berkeley is a big place, take a look at our tips for a smooth transition.
Our Programs
Browse our program list and find your match!
With more than 200 graduate programs representing the breadth and depth of UC Berkeley’s interdisciplinary scholarship, there’s a program that’s right for you.
Current Students
We are here to support you as you progress through your degree. Browse our workshops, mentorship opportunities and more.
Our Students
Brilliant graduate students are a critical part of Berkeley’s identity.
In this video, see how Chancellor’s Fellow Kendall Calhoun Ph.D. ’23 connects with faculty and undergraduates, conducting field research with the goal of creating more resilient habitats and ecosystems. Like many outstanding Berkeley graduate students, his work helps to drive research excellence and inspires undergraduates, opening their minds to greater possibilities.
Professional Development
We’ve helped countless graduate and professional students prepare for careers they never considered
Career preparation only starts in the classroom. We’re here to help you explore career paths and purse the profession that matches your interests and strength. Explore our workshops, or set up a one-on-one consultation today.
Our Commitment to Diversity
We want you to know that you belong here. The Graduate Division and the Office for Graduate Diversity are here to help you build community and make UC Berkeley your home.
Recent News
May 28, 2026
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.
May 20, 2026
Navigating the housing search Of all the preparation graduate school requires, choosing where to live during your time at UC Berkeley might be one of the most important and time-sensitive decisions. If you have not yet secured housing, we’re here to help you find the best option. Graduate student apartments UC Berkeley’s graduate student apartments…
May 16, 2026
Email sent to students on April 25, 2024: Welcome to UC Berkeley! It is our job at the Graduate Division to support you. We’re excited to see what you’ll achieve!
May 14, 2026
The Office of Graduate Student Life and the Basic Needs Center want to update graduate students on your access to essential resources like food assistance, housing support, financial aid, and healthcare. Below you can find an outline of specific campus resources to help you. Federal Financial Aid Changes Starting July 1, 2026, there will be…
May 13, 2026
UC Berkeley doctoral researcher Carla Bassil claimed second place at the 2026 UC systemwide Grad Slam competition, held April 22 at the UC Student and Policy Center in Sacramento.
