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Social Welfare Student Organization Resources

Contact information for each group will be updated soon. Students seeking support in the registration process should visit Organization Advising & Student Involvement Services (OASIS) or contact lead@berkeley.edu.

New organizations should follow theNew Organization Program, which includes applications that are due...

Social Welfare Student Organizations

Contact information for each group will be updated soon.

New organizations should follow the New Organization Program, which includes applications that are due on October 4.

Explore resources for student organizations, including communications...

Program Student Representatives

Berkeley Social Welfare appoints 2-3 students (see program information below) each academic year to represent the student body in each of the academic programs (Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare, Master of Social Welfare, and Doctor of Philosophy in Social Welfare). Becoming a Student Representative (or “student rep”) provides students an opportunity to expand their leadership and communication skills, learn about varying processes in Higher Education, connect with faculty, staff, and administration, and elevate fellow students’ voice to contribute to improving the student...

Graduate Assembly

The mission of the Graduate Assembly is to improve the lives of University of California, Berkeley graduate students and to foster a vibrant, inclusive graduate student community. The Graduate Assembly is the official representative body of the graduate and professional students at the University of California, Berkeley. The fundamental principles of the Graduate Assembly are the promotion of a vibrant student social life, inclusiveness, activism, community service, educational improvement, and professional development. In service to these principles the Graduate Assembly...

Departmental Conference Travel Grants

Social Welfare Conference Travel Grants

Social Welfare graduate students presenting original research, or participating as an invited discussant or panelist, at a major meeting of a recognized learned society or professional organization, may apply for a Social Welfare Dean’s Conference Travel Grant Award to assist with travel and attendance costs, as shown below:

Degree Program Award Amount Award Eligibility Limits & Requirements Doctoral Students $1,500

Doctoral students may apply for two (2) departmental Conference Travel Grants per academic career,...

Lobby Days

To support the profession and advocate on behalf of clients and programs, the California Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) holds its annual Lobby Days in Sacramento each spring semester. This two-day event gives students from across the state the chance to convene in Sacramento to meet each other, learn skills related to lobbying and advocacy, and meet with legislators to discuss issues related to social work policy, research, and practice....

Get Involved

Berkeley Social Welfare staff, faculty, and students host several opportunities for students to get involved. Whether it’s through providing program faculty feedback, leading a student group, or connecting with prospective students, Social Welfare students have the potential to develop their leadership, organizing, and advocacy skills within the School while establishing practices and contributing to an impactful legacy for future students. Student-lead groups have been integral to the continuous improvement of the Berkeley Social Welfare student experience since at least...

Accommodations and Support for Disabled Students

Students seeking support, information, or accommodations for Social Welfare events can contact swstudentservices@berkeley.edu. Review the following resources for accommodations and services available to disabled in classes, events, and more.

Disabled Students’ Program

The Disabled Students' Program (DSP) is recognized for its commitment to ensuring that all...

Basic Needs

Visit our Community Resources sheet for a list of community food insecurity and basic needs resources.

Basic Needs Center

The Basic Needs Center team is committed to fostering belonging and justice on the UC Berkeley campus through a robust model that includes both short-term emergency relief and long-term support services addressing students’ basic needs....

External Funding Opportunities and Awards

Many Berkeley Social Welfare students have been successful at securing extramural funding through additional university, public, and privately sponsored fellowships.

Extramural awards are made from a variety of outside funding sources, including government agencies; professional and alumni organizations; private foundations; and corporations. We actively encourage all graduate students to apply for extramural funding, particularly doctoral students seeking dissertation support.

The process of...