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UC-Berkeley Graduate Division
2728 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
According to the National Research Council, UC-Berkeley Graduate Division has both the largest number and the largest…More percentage of top-ranked doctoral programs in America. Graduate-student instructors receive relatively good pay and benefits compared with their peers in other schools, they say. It is engaged in diversifying its graduate student body, which is now only about 15 percent students of color. About 58 percent of its grad students are enrolled in doctoral programs; the rest are master's students. The average grad-school applicant was 28 years old in 2009; the oldest was 69. Nearly 20 percent of grad students are international students.
2728 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
According to the National Research Council, UC-Berkeley Graduate Division has both the largest number and the largest…More percentage of top-ranked doctoral programs in America. Graduate-student instructors receive relatively good pay and benefits compared with their peers in other schools, they say. It is engaged in diversifying its graduate student body, which is now only about 15 percent students of color. About 58 percent of its grad students are enrolled in doctoral programs; the rest are master's students. The average grad-school applicant was 28 years old in 2009; the oldest was 69. Nearly 20 percent of grad students are international students.
Nyingma Centers Volunteer Office
2910 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
For students of Buddhism, Nyingma Centers offer a work-study program in which students live and work in a Buddhist…More community. The students do good work for such groups as the Tibetan Aid Project, which preserves Tibetan cultural heritage. Volunteers and potential students do not need to be Buddhist to apply.
2910 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
For students of Buddhism, Nyingma Centers offer a work-study program in which students live and work in a Buddhist…More community. The students do good work for such groups as the Tibetan Aid Project, which preserves Tibetan cultural heritage. Volunteers and potential students do not need to be Buddhist to apply.
UC Berkeley Transfer Re-entry and Student Parent Center
100 César Chávez Student Center, Berkeley, CA 94720
100 César Chávez Student Center, Berkeley, CA 94720
This office in Lower Sproul Plaza assists veterans, transfer students from community or other colleges, younger…More students who are financially independent, students who are also parents, and re-entry students, defined loosely as people who have been away from school five years or more. </p> <p>The office has comfy couches and computer workstations, coffee, a microwave and a study pod for parents with toys and books for kids. Peer and professional counselors are on hand to help ease adult students into (or back into) the Cal experience. </p>
Friendship Center
1646 Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94703
The Friendship Center was founded in 1998 by the Inter Friendship House Association. Its mission is to provide support…More to Chinese students and scholars that immigrate to the United States to further this studies, and to encourage these students to support their fellow Chinese students upon their return to China. The Friendship Center provides housing for students, meeting space, seminars, workshops and traditional Chinese celebrations.
1646 Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94703
The Friendship Center was founded in 1998 by the Inter Friendship House Association. Its mission is to provide support…More to Chinese students and scholars that immigrate to the United States to further this studies, and to encourage these students to support their fellow Chinese students upon their return to China. The Friendship Center provides housing for students, meeting space, seminars, workshops and traditional Chinese celebrations.
University of California, Berkeley - Disabled Students Program
230 Chavez Student Ctr., Berkeley, CA 94720
230 Chavez Student Ctr., Berkeley, CA 94720
This office in Lower Sproul Plaza assists disabled students and prospective students with all aspects of their life…More at UC Berkeley. The staff helps with obtaining appropriate housing, paid internships especially for disabled people, classroom accommodations such as note-takers, tutors and extra time for exams, and priority enrollment, among many other services.</p> <p>Students with a disability must apply for the services in a process separate from their application to the university, and must submit medical certification of their disability. Applying for the services is handled through the Disabled Students Program as well. Needless to say, the entire office (in the Cesar Chavez Student Center) is retrofitted for wheelchair users. The office also distributes an extremely useful Tote Bag CAG (Campus Access Guide) that lists disabled parking spots and wheelchair entrances throughout campus — helpful for visitors to the Cal campus as well as for students. </p>
UC-Berkeley Residential and Student Service Programs
100 Sproul Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720
This office oversees campus living and dining options at UC-Berkeley. The university can house only a small portion of…More its 35,000 students so if you want campus housing it's important to apply as soon as you are admitted. Most of the roughly 6,000 dorm spaces are predominantly for lower-division students. There are 226 beds in the Channing apartments for upper-division students, and about 250 more in the Manville and Ida Jackson graduate and law-school housing complexes. Some dorm floors operate as theme houses. For student heads of household, the Smith-Fernwald and Albany Village complexes offer housing for about 1,000 families. For student and faculty families, the school offers about 280 child-care spaces in several locations. The university operates four all-you-can-eat dining commons near the dorms for students and staff. The office also provides rental listings for private off-campus housing, as well as help and advice for students who have never rented a place of their own before. Some of the dorms operate as budget hotels during the summer, a great way to visit the Bay Area at a low price.
100 Sproul Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720
This office oversees campus living and dining options at UC-Berkeley. The university can house only a small portion of…More its 35,000 students so if you want campus housing it's important to apply as soon as you are admitted. Most of the roughly 6,000 dorm spaces are predominantly for lower-division students. There are 226 beds in the Channing apartments for upper-division students, and about 250 more in the Manville and Ida Jackson graduate and law-school housing complexes. Some dorm floors operate as theme houses. For student heads of household, the Smith-Fernwald and Albany Village complexes offer housing for about 1,000 families. For student and faculty families, the school offers about 280 child-care spaces in several locations. The university operates four all-you-can-eat dining commons near the dorms for students and staff. The office also provides rental listings for private off-campus housing, as well as help and advice for students who have never rented a place of their own before. Some of the dorms operate as budget hotels during the summer, a great way to visit the Bay Area at a low price.
Berkeley Hillel Jewish Student Center
2736 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Berkeley Hillel Jewish Student Center is a community center and synagogue for Jewish students at UC Berkeley. It has…More various groups that focus on Jewish issues of social change, Israeli self-determination, Hebrew culture and religious life. Visit the website for a full calendar of events.
2736 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Berkeley Hillel Jewish Student Center is a community center and synagogue for Jewish students at UC Berkeley. It has…More various groups that focus on Jewish issues of social change, Israeli self-determination, Hebrew culture and religious life. Visit the website for a full calendar of events.
ASUC - Associated Students of the University of California
400 Eshleman Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720
The ASUC is Cal's student government. It disburses funds to student groups, lobbies Sacramento on behalf of students,…More and runs several useful ventures including an online lecture-note service. Through its Campus Affairs Office, it runs an art studio, the SUPERB (Student Union Program, Entertainment, and Recreation Board) entertainment office, and an open computing lab with free scanning and printing. Its headquarters, in Eshleman Hall, house the <em>Daily Californian</em> newspaper and other publications. There's also a seventh-floor library with amusing historic volumes of the Cal yearbook, the Blue and Gold.
400 Eshleman Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720
The ASUC is Cal's student government. It disburses funds to student groups, lobbies Sacramento on behalf of students,…More and runs several useful ventures including an online lecture-note service. Through its Campus Affairs Office, it runs an art studio, the SUPERB (Student Union Program, Entertainment, and Recreation Board) entertainment office, and an open computing lab with free scanning and printing. Its headquarters, in Eshleman Hall, house the <em>Daily Californian</em> newspaper and other publications. There's also a seventh-floor library with amusing historic volumes of the Cal yearbook, the Blue and Gold.
College Admit PRO
632 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94708
College Admit Pro provides a special mentoring service that guides students through the college admissions process. It…More can help students to select classes and extracurricular activities, choose the college that is best for them, prepare for interviews and submit their applications. College Admit Pro also uses video conferencing and phone conferencing to communicate with their students. This is a home-based business, so you will need to make an appointment if you would like to use its services.
632 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94708
College Admit Pro provides a special mentoring service that guides students through the college admissions process. It…More can help students to select classes and extracurricular activities, choose the college that is best for them, prepare for interviews and submit their applications. College Admit Pro also uses video conferencing and phone conferencing to communicate with their students. This is a home-based business, so you will need to make an appointment if you would like to use its services.
Berkeley Scholars to Cal
2400 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
The Berkeley Scholars to Cal program seeks to provide a more comprehensive remedy to the problem of inequalities in our…More schools by providing 75 African American and Latino students with eight years of assistance before their high school graduation. This includes summer and after-school academies, case managers and student mentors and has been wildly successful, with student graduates of the program excelling far beyond their similarly situated classmates. Contact the program to make a donation, volunteer your time or to nominate a student you would like to see involved in the program.
2400 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
The Berkeley Scholars to Cal program seeks to provide a more comprehensive remedy to the problem of inequalities in our…More schools by providing 75 African American and Latino students with eight years of assistance before their high school graduation. This includes summer and after-school academies, case managers and student mentors and has been wildly successful, with student graduates of the program excelling far beyond their similarly situated classmates. Contact the program to make a donation, volunteer your time or to nominate a student you would like to see involved in the program.
Berkeley Student Food Collective
2440 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
The Berkeley Student Food Collective operates a cooperative grocery store providing locally sourced and sustainably…More produced foods for affordable prices. Because the Collective makes all decisions democratically, it gives students good experience in business management, while also teaching about nutrition.
2440 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
The Berkeley Student Food Collective operates a cooperative grocery store providing locally sourced and sustainably…More produced foods for affordable prices. Because the Collective makes all decisions democratically, it gives students good experience in business management, while also teaching about nutrition.
Jazz Cafe
2087 Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94704
Jazz Cafe opened in 2002 with the original intention of serving students of the Jazzschool. Because of its great…More location, Jazz Cafe is an ideal place for students and non-students alike to grab a sandwich or enjoy a beverage inside its vibrant and colorful location. The cafe is conveniently located adjacent to the Jazzschool in downtown Berkeley, one block away from the Bart station. Jazz Cafe also serves a small selection of beer and wine.
2087 Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94704
Jazz Cafe opened in 2002 with the original intention of serving students of the Jazzschool. Because of its great…More location, Jazz Cafe is an ideal place for students and non-students alike to grab a sandwich or enjoy a beverage inside its vibrant and colorful location. The cafe is conveniently located adjacent to the Jazzschool in downtown Berkeley, one block away from the Bart station. Jazz Cafe also serves a small selection of beer and wine.
Cal Corps Public Service Center
2515 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94720
More than 5,000 students a year work with Cal Corps, UC Berkeley's Public Service Center, to give back to the community.…More The center sponsors a number of community service projects, hosts student trainings and workshops, and maintains databases of resources which help organizations seeking volunteers find students willing to help.
2515 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94720
More than 5,000 students a year work with Cal Corps, UC Berkeley's Public Service Center, to give back to the community.…More The center sponsors a number of community service projects, hosts student trainings and workshops, and maintains databases of resources which help organizations seeking volunteers find students willing to help.
Oxford Elementary
1130 Oxford St, Berkeley, CA 94707
Oxford is one of the smallest schools in the Berkeley district, with 290 students. Tucked onto a quiet street in the…More Berkeley hills a few blocks west of Tilden Park, it serves students from a wide demographic range. All Oxford students get free weekly music instruction with support from the PTA. Parental volunteers help enrich the curriculum with activities such as baking and papermaking. Janet Levenson is Principal.
1130 Oxford St, Berkeley, CA 94707
Oxford is one of the smallest schools in the Berkeley district, with 290 students. Tucked onto a quiet street in the…More Berkeley hills a few blocks west of Tilden Park, it serves students from a wide demographic range. All Oxford students get free weekly music instruction with support from the PTA. Parental volunteers help enrich the curriculum with activities such as baking and papermaking. Janet Levenson is Principal.
Jazzschool
2087 Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94704
2087 Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94704
Jazzschool was founded in 1997 and is located in downtown Berkeley, one block away from the Bart station. This music…More school provides instructions for vocalists and instrumentalists of all levels and ages.</p> <p>Jazzschool can accommodate students looking for lecture classes, short-term workshops and one-on-one private instruction. There is also a collection of books and music through the Jazzschool Books and Recording store. Students and non-students can gather and eat at the Jazz Cafe. </p>
Global Issues Network
2150 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Students and teachers from six international schools started this foundation that aims to ameliorate twenty major…More problems facing the earth by forminag alliances between students in different countries. These problems, which require international cooperation to be properly addressed, include global warming, poverty, water shortages, infectious diseases and illiteracy. GIN tries to empower students to see the difference they can make in global affairs through their own efforts.
2150 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Students and teachers from six international schools started this foundation that aims to ameliorate twenty major…More problems facing the earth by forminag alliances between students in different countries. These problems, which require international cooperation to be properly addressed, include global warming, poverty, water shortages, infectious diseases and illiteracy. GIN tries to empower students to see the difference they can make in global affairs through their own efforts.