Advising and Student Services

Welcome to Social Welfare Student Services

Our Mission

The Berkeley Social Welfare Student Services Team aspires to foster an environment that honors collaboration, transparency, and personal and collective growth. Our mission is to elevate students’ perspectives and experiences while providing human-centered support, focusing on harnessing students’ existing strengths and cultivating opportunities to empower them to achieve their educational and career goals.

Office Location: 101 Haviland Hall

Student Services Staff Summer 2024 Advising Hours and Appointments

Jeremy Urban

Undergraduate Advisor & Admissions Specialist

swundergrad@berkeley.edu

swadmissions@berkeley.edu

Schedule an appointment on bCalendar or send an email.

Terrynce Rucker

GSAO/MSW Advisor

swmswadvisor@berkeley.edu

Schedule an appointment on bCalendar or send an email.

Alexia Theresa Pimentel

Student Services Director & PhD Advisor

swstudentservices@berkeley.edu

swphdadvisor@berkeley.edu

Schedule an appointment on bCalendar or send an email.

For MSW Practicum Education, please contact swfield@berkeley.edu or your assigned Field Consultant. Questions regarding the PPSC program should be directed to swppsc@berkeley.edu.

Social Welfare Student Services Calendar

Stay tuned for updates as we get closer to Fall 2024! 

Advising Check-In Form

When you arrive to meet with your advisor in-person during their drop in hours or your scheduled appointment, please complete the Advising Check-In Form