Berkeley Engineering Student Services

Curious what your fellow Berkeley Engineers are researching?

Stop by the Undergraduate Research Poster Session to explore student research, meet undergraduate researchers and hear about the projects they’ve been working on.

Whether you’re already thinking about getting involved in research or just curious about what your peers are doing, come browse the posters, ask questions and get inspired!

Thursday, Oct. 15
Noon–2 p.m.
Grimes Engineering Center

💙💛 Student Organization Spotlight: Society of Women Engineers!

Meet UC Berkeley’s Society of Women Engineers (SWE)!

SWE brings students together to build community, grow professionally, create opportunities and give back through volunteer service and K–12 STEM outreach.

Women, non-binary students and allies are welcome.

Ready to get involved? Follow and visit swe.studentorg.berkeley.edu to find out how to join.

SWE is a Blue & Gold Certified student organization, recognized by the Engineering Student Council and UC Berkeley Engineering for its commitment to equity and inclusion, safety and integrity, and engagement and transparency. 💙💛

Navigating engineering at Berkeley is better together!

The Engineering Mentorship Program (EMP) is officially accepting applications on a rolling basis! Whether you're looking for guidance as a mentee or want to step up, lead and earn a stipend as a mentor, we’ve got a place for you.

Links to apply are in our bio (and featured on the last slide)! Make sure to follow so you don't miss any updates.

[NEW SERIES] Student Organization Spotlight!

Did you know the Engineering Student Council (ESC) certifies organizations that go above and beyond to build inclusive, safe and transparent communities? Every week, we are shining a spotlight on one of these incredible groups—starting with oSTEM at Berkeley (Out in STEM)!

Whether students are looking to build a professional network, find study buddies or just hang out in a safe and empowering space, oSTEM is an amazing home on campus. They host a fantastic mix of social events and professional opportunities tailored for q***r STEM students and allies. All students are welcome!

As a proud Blue and Gold Certified organization, oSTEM is officially dedicated to breaking down barriers and fostering a healthier culture in STEM.

When they meet: First Wednesdays of the month, 6-7 p.m.
Where: QARC Center, Hearst Annex, Room A15

Want to connect with oSTEM?

Fill out the interest form linked in their bio (.ucb).
Check out their page to learn more about upcoming events.

Keep an eye out for more Blue and Gold organization spotlights coming your way soon.

Put your best face forward - TOMORROW, 9/29!

Time to retire that old photo and level up your professional game. Drop by our Headshot Event to get a fresh, high-quality photo for LinkedIn, Handshake, or your resume.

Tuesday, Sept. 29 | Noon–3 p.m.
160 Grimes Engineering Center

Professional clothes available to borrow if you need them!
RSVP link in bio—see you there!

🎂🎉 Oski is turning 85 — and we’re celebrating by giving back!

Join us Sept. 16–18 for a campus-wide birthday fundraiser supporting the Engineering Academic Excellence Fund. Your gift helps support student success programs like PREP and T-PREP, peer-to-peer mentorship, the CAEE and student wellness.

And here’s the extra-good part: every gift will be matched 1:1, up to $15,000, thanks to generous EECS alum David Yee ’98!

Want to join the celebration?
- Make a gift
- Become an Oski Ambassador and earn an exclusive pair of Oski socks (sign-up here/link in bio: https://bit.ly/3Ux1M0G)
- Share the campaign using

Let’s make Oski’s 85th birthday one to remember! 🐻🎂

ADD/DROP DEADLINE: Wednesday, Sept. 16

Need to make changes to your fall schedule? Wednesday, Sept. 16 is the deadline to:

- Add or drop classes
- Change the unit value of a variable-unit course
- Make sure you’re enrolled in at least 12 units and making normal progress toward your major

Still on a waitlist? If you don’t want to be added to the class after the deadline, make sure you drop yourself from the waitlist.

Don’t wait until the last minute — review your schedule and make any needed changes by Wednesday, Sept. 16.

Registration isn’t finished when you’ve picked your classes!

Before September 16, take a few minutes to make sure your schedule is actually where it needs to be:

- Add the courses you want and drop the ones you don’t
- Update units for variable-unit courses if needed
- Enroll yourself in research programs like URAP — advisers don’t enroll you in these
- Remove yourself from waitlists you no longer want
- Check CalCentral to make sure your schedule looks correct

**Then check your academic requirements:**

- Are you enrolled in at least 12 units?
- Do you have at least 2 technical courses of 3+ units each? (ENGIN 26 is an exception.)
- Are you making normal progress toward your declared major?

If you’re unsure about your schedule or requirements, your ESS adviser is here to help you figure out what to check: engineering.berkeley.edu/ess or check the link in our bio.

Thinking about grad school? Not sure where to start — or what not to do?

Join Oliver O’Reilly, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education at UC Berkeley, for a practical, candid look at the graduate school application process, including how to avoid some of the most common mistakes that can keep you from getting in.

Whether you’re just starting to explore grad school or already thinking about applications, come get advice, ask questions and leave with a better sense of what it takes to put together a strong application.

Tuesday, September 15
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Jarvis Auditorium, Grimes Engineering Center

Come curious. Leave better prepared.

Register online, https://bit.ly/4xLmybi, or the link in our bio.