Berkeley Hope Scholars
Berkeley Hope Scholars (BHS) is the academic retention program at UC Berkeley supporting all incoming freshman, transfer, graduate, and continuing students who are current and former foster youth, probation foster youth, or were orphaned before the age of 18. Berkeley Hope Scholars delivers comprehensive services to BHS students to ensure their academic success, personal development, and realization of educational and career goals. Based on notions of mutual support, self-advocacy and mentoring, BHS assists students in their transition to college and pathway through the University.
Cal Veteran Services Center
The Cal Veteran Services Center is dedicated to providing programs and services in support of the academic and personal success of veteran and military-connected students. As a supportive and inclusive community, the Cal Veterans Services Center is committed to increasing veteran and military-connected students access to and awareness of campus resources and enrichment opportunities. The center also promotes campus and community engagement and leadership development that enriches and supports students' academic and professional goals.
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
EOP at Berkeley has provided first-generation college, low-income and underrepresented students with the guidance and resources necessary to succeed at the best public university in the world. Through comprehensive programming, EOP creates safe spaces for students to connect with their peers, build support and find a sense of belonging. EOP equips and empowers students to better understand their financial aid, find additional resources and effectively manage their college expenses. EOP assists students in creating individualized academic plans and gaining an understanding of university expectations and requirements across all Colleges and academic departments.
Miller Scholars
The George A. Miller Scholars Program provides community college transfer students the opportunity to develop leadership, research or community service skills and apply them in practice. Miller Scholars participate in a two year program, receiving individualized personal attention and guidance that helps them transition to UC Berkeley, succeed academically, and develop skills to ensure long-term success. Students spend the first academic year developing research and leadership skills while they plan an academic research or community service project, which they conduct under the guidance of a faculty mentor during the summer after their first year at Berkeley. The second year of the program prepares scholars for life after graduation, either in preparing them to apply for graduate or professional school, or in searching for and securing a job in their area of interest. Based on financial need, each year Miller Scholars can receive up to $5000 in scholarships.
NAVCAL
The NAVCAL Fellowship assists incoming/current systematically-marginalized students in their navigating of UCB through a near-peer/student-to-student approach. This includes current students coaching and mxntoring incoming students by passing on their own knowledge and experiences of their time adjusting to UC Berkeley. Often, incoming students experience several preventable challenges (financial, academic, social, and personal) during their first two semesters at UC Berkeley.
Re-entry Student Program
The Re-entry Student Program serves the community of Berkeley students ages 25 and older through an array of programs, services, scholarships, and partnerships. RSP works with each individual student to provide support and guidance. Some things counselors can assist you with are: planning academic and personal goals, navigating campus resources, finding enrichment opportunities, exploring career opportunities and more.
Student Parent Center
The Student Parent Center is committed to the holistic support and success of a highly motivated population of undergraduate and graduate students who are engaged scholars, as well as devoted parents at UC Berkeley. The center is a centralized multi-purpose campus resource, where students can seek informed advice, develop leadership skills, engage in informal study groups, nurse babies, change diapers, celebrate achievements, recover from setbacks, and form lasting friendships.
Student Support Services
Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded TRIO program designed to support low-income and first-generation college students. Students benefit from an assigned academic advisor and a community of fellow SSS scholars. Scholars receive academic assessment and advising; guidance as they establish their individual study plans, aid in selecting their courses and creating academic achievement plans; tutoring and mentoring; and regular one-on-one check-ins. Students also have access to personal counseling, financial literacy courses, graduate school preparation, and career services.
Transfer Student Center
The Transfer Student Center provides services to assist students who transfer to Berkeley from other colleges and universities with navigating the academic and cultural landscape of this research university. Our programs and services focus on supporting a successful transition, helping transfers build connections and a strong sense of community, and assisting students as they explore and pursue their academic and career goals. Key programs and services include academic counseling, transition courses, student success workshops, mentoring programs, leadership opportunities, community building events, and a welcoming community space.
Transfer Transition Program
The Transfer Transition Program (TTP), a six-week program for incoming EOP transfer students, facilitates students’ successful transition to UC Berkeley.
Undocumented Student Program (USP)
The Undocumented Student Program practices a holistic, multicultural and solution-focused approach that delivers individualized service for undocumented students. The academic counseling, mental health & wellness support, legal support, financial aid resources, professional development opportunities and extensive campus referral network provided by USP helps students develop the unique gifts and talents they each bring to the university, while empowering a sense of belonging.