Graduate Thriving

The Graduate Division’s Office for Graduate Diversity partners with the Division of Equity and Inclusion and campus-wide departments, faculty, and staff to support graduate thriving initiatives and programs.

Our goal is to create a thriving learning environment where graduate students are supported holistically through resources, programs, and workshops that build a sense of community, wellness, and academic success. The Office for Graduate Diversity offers numerous programs, community spaces, and mentorship to support Berkeley’s graduate students.

Prospective Graduate Students

OGD provides prospective students with essential preparatory tools through initiatives like the Inclusive Excellence Summer Research Experience, the Graduate Diversity Admissions Fair, and targeted support for Indigenous and undocumented applicants. These resources, including the PhD Admissions Bootcamp, offer the mentorship and strategic guidance needed to navigate the application process and successfully transition into graduate study.

Current Graduate Students

OGD offers an array of programs designed to foster community and professional growth for graduate students, ranging from identity-based support like the Inclusive Excellence Hub, AIGP, and UndocuGrads to academic initiatives like STEM*FYI and Path to the Professoriate. Collectively, these services provide essential mentorship, networking, and resources to ensure that all grad students thrive throughout their doctoral or masters journeys.

Inclusive Excellence Hub

The Inclusive Excellence Hub at UC Berkeley is a welcoming campus space that supports graduate student connection, collaboration, and community building across disciplines and experiences.

Contact the Office for Graduate Diversity

The Office for Graduate supports prospective and continuing UC Berkeley students, including first-generation, low-income, and other students navigating educational or financial barriers.

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