More Services for all Transfer Students:

ASUC Lecture Notes Online

ASUC Lecture Notes Online provides lecture notes for various classes each semester. UC Berkeley students are hired as note takers and editors. Notes are provided online and are available to you the day after each lecture for a subscription fee.

Campus Life and Leadership

The Campus Life and Leadership office is home to over 500 student groups! Getting involved in one of them might provide some of the support you need in your transition here. There are groups focused on majors, graduate school goals, career preparation, ethnicity, cultural interests, politics, TV shows... just about any topic you can think of.

Counseling

The Tang Center, part of University Health Services, provides personal, crisis, career, academic, and couples counseling. The professional counselors at Tang are a multicultural group who are all specialists in college mental health issues. We all feel stress, and being in a new place like Cal can intensify that. The counselors at Tang can help with all types of issues. Most counseling is available in group or individual formats.

Libraries

There are over 30 libraries at Cal. Library staff offers free tours, orientations, and workshops on how to best use the library to meet all your needs. In addition, there's a Research Advisory Service that offers one-on-one assistance if you're doing research papers in the humanities, social sciences, and international and area studies.

Resources for Specific Populations:

Commuters

This website puts together all the resources you need as a commuting transfer student to stay connected to campus. There's helpful information on many services, including a great comparison chart on all the different study lounges to use between classes.

Disabled Students Program (DSP)

The goal of the DSP is to ensure that all students with disabilities have equal access to educational opportunities at Cal. They offer various services and accommodations if you have a physical, psychological, learning, or other disability. If you are eligible for DSP services, you can bring a verification letter to the College of Letters & Science office to get approval for a reduced course load.

International Students

The staff in the Berkeley International Office aims to enhance your academic, cultural, and social experiences as an international student. They provide knowledge and expertise in advising, immigration services, advocacy, and programming. If you're an international student, this office should be your first stop.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Programs & Services

This program, part of the Gender Equity Resource Center, provides support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer (LGBTIQ), and questioning students. Resources include academic opportunities, student groups, lectures, workshops, leadership development, scholarship and internship information, as well as advocacy for harassment issues, coming out, or transitioning.

Multicultural Student Development (MSD)

MSD encourages ethnic-specific and cross-cultural programs, and works to create, and help students create, a supportive community network across the campus and community. They provide academic and other types of support for students of color. Services include transition courses, networking groups, mentoring, advising, workshops, leadership opportunities, and more to promote academic success.

Chicano/Latino Student Development Program
Asian Pacific American Student Development
Native American Advisory Council
African American Student Development

Student Life Advising Services/EOP

SLAS is a support office that strives to empower students from culturally diverse backgrounds to succeed at Cal. They offer academic advising and counseling, and peer advising. SLAS is open to all students, with a primary focus on Educational Opportunity Program students (EOP). To qualify for EOP, you must be a low-income, first generation college student and a California resident.

Student Support Services (SSS) Scholars Academy

SSS provides academic support for low-income and first-generation college students. Services include workshops, networking opportunities, advising, mentoring, tutoring, scholarship opportunities, assistance with decisions about graduate school, enrichment courses, and more. You must apply to this program. Applications are on their website. SSS is part of the Academic Achievement Program.

Women's Programs and Services

Women's Programs and Services offers a full range of support activities and resources for women. You can find information on workshops, special events, conferences, support groups, community building, academics, and internships. Women's Programs and Services is part of the Gender Equity Resource Center.