The Centers for Educational Equity and Excellence ensure systemically marginalized students excel at the top public University in the world. By respecting every undergraduate as a unique individual, CE3 programs empower UC Berkeley students to achieve and lead. CE3 is comprised of several programs and centers.
Charly King Beavers, Program Director, speaks from the podium in the Tilden Room during the Berkeley Hope Scholars' 20th anniversary.
A panel discussion featuring Berkeley Hope Scholar alumni from previous years.
During the BHS 20th Anniversary Celebration, Esme Nuno Mora was presented with the Advocacy Award, and Chloe Shaver was presented with the Leadership Award.
Cal Veteran Services Center post-card at their football tailgate.
Student veterans and their guests at the annual Cal Veteran Service Center tailgate.
CVSC students, alumni, and supports at their annual football tailgate.
Wheeler Auditorium filling up with students attending the New Student Welcome reception hosted by the Educational Opportunity Program.
Julian Ledesma, Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Equity and Success, addresses new students at EOP's Welcome Event, hosted at Wheeler Hall auditorium.
A dynamic panel discussion showcasing current EOP students as they share and discuss their experiences with EOP, offering valuable insights and advice to new students.
A vibrant scene at EOP's First-gen Celebration with students checking in at a registration table.
Students posing together at the Berkeley's First-gen Celebration.
UC Berkeley student body president, Abigail Verino, smiling and holding a sign that reads 'Berkeley First, and Not the Last' in celebration of National First-generation College Celebration Day.
Miller Scholar, Connie Li, presents their research on fish skin being tested for burn victims in the medical field at the Miller Scholars Fall Symposium.
Chloe Williams presenting research on hostile architecture and how it's being implemented in California.
The Fall 2024 and Fall 2025 Miller Scholar cohorts with Janet McKinley, george a. miller’s wife, at the Fall 2025 Miller Symposium.
NavCal student mentors and mentees during a workshop on how to build your network and build social capital.
Chancellor Lyons speaking to NAVCAL fellows during his visit to one of their classes.
Chancellor Lyons and a NAVCAL fellow, Yoadan Yohannes Negose, pose for a picture.
Student parents pose with their newborns at the Student Parent Center social for National Student Parent Month.
Student parent and son play skee-ball at the Student Parent Center's social for National Student Parent Month.
Student parents pose for a photo with their baby at the Student Parent Center National Student Parent Month social.
The Fall Semester Welcome Orientation for our TRIO/SSS scholars at Anna Head Alumnae Hall.
Marcos Ramos, TRIO/SSS Assistant Director, addresses newly admitted students at the TRIO/SSS Orientation.
A newly admitted TRIO/SSS Scholar asks a question during their Welcome Orientation.
The Transfer Center’s registration table for their Nacho-Nal Transfer Student Kick-off for National Transfer Week.
Lucille Molina, Director of TRIO/SSS, speaking to a student at the Transfer Student Center informational table during their National Transfer Student Week celebration.
Screen printing activity at the Transfer Center’s National Transfer Week celebration. Students got to print their own canvas bags!
Primarily Frosh Entry Programs
These programs focus on providing holistic guidance, programming, and scholarships for first-generation, low-income, and undocumented students, as well as those who are orphans or have been part of the foster care system.
Primarily Transfer Entry Programs
These programs help ease the transition to Berkeley from community colleges or other institutions, with a particular focus on students from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds including independent students, student parents, and non-traditional age students. Students benefit from specialized programming, student-friendly resource centers, and holistic guidance.