Welcome to CE3

CE3: Transition. Transform. Transcend.

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 Beavers, Program Director, speaks from the podium in the Tilden Room during the Berkeley Hope Scholars' 20th anniversary.

Charly King Beavers, Program Director, speaks from the podium in the Tilden Room during the Berkeley Hope Scholars' 20th anniversary.

A panel discussion featuring BHS alumni, with one alumnus in a cap speaking into a microphone while the audience listens.

A panel discussion featuring Berkeley Hope Scholar alumni from previous years.

Two students hold awards, smiling for a photo, as a person in the foreground takes their picture with a smartphone.

During the BHS 20th Anniversary Celebration, Esme Nuno Mora was presented with the Advocacy Award, and Chloe Shaver was presented with the Leadership Award.

A packed auditorium for EOP's New Student Welcome event with a screen showing event details, a QR code, and light-up letters.

Wheeler Auditorium filling up with students attending the New Student Welcome reception hosted by the Educational Opportunity Program.

Julian Ledesma, speaks to new students at EOP’s Welcome Event, with “EOP” displayed in lights on stage.

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 panel discussion with a host at a podium and headshots of student panelists displayed behind them, as the audience listens.

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.

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.