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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.

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We are here to support you as you progress through your degree. Browse our workshops, mentorship opportunities and more.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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September 17, 2026

What Graduate Students Actually Ask Us

Every week, GradPro’s Professional Development Liaisons (PDLs) meet one-on-one with graduate students from across campus. These are the questions we hear most often, what tends to be underneath them, and where we point students who are asking.

September 17, 2026

Show up, Say Hello: UC Berkeley Career Engagement’s Fall Career Fairs

Fall is the perfect time to start scoping out jobs and internships, especially if you want to boost your work experience with a summer internship or are graduating this spring. Fortunately, the UC Berkeley Career Engagement’s (BCE) fall career fairs are coming right up. Do not miss these opportunities to connect with employers, practice talking about your skills, or just learn more about your post-grad options.
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September 15, 2026

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Application Workshop

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) Applicant Q&A Panel The 2027 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) application is now open. The NSF GRFP supports outstanding graduate students pursuing full-time, research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. Each fellowship provides three years of support over a five-year fellowship period,…
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September 14, 2026

Taxes Reporting and Grad Students

Are you preparing to file your taxes as a graduate student? The Graduate Division offers tax workshops and resources to support you through tax season, including information on who needs to file, what to file, when to file, and how to navigate the tax filing process.