Happy first full week of Fall 2020, bears! We will be starting our new format for office hours tomorrow! Please feel free to drop in for any question or problem, big or small! We’re happy to help and support! Zoom Link: https://berkeley.zoom.us/j/93484328070
As this challenging academic year comes to a close, we’re proud to report that we served over 550 students since May 2019 – a record for our office! Here is our end of year report highlighting our casework and policy projects from this year: https://tinyurl.com/SAOreport20. So much gratitude for the collaboration Read more…
We recognize how challenging of a time this is for students and want you to know that we are here to support you. This document is intended to highlight some of the resources we think are most relevant at this time. It is not an exhaustive list, and it will Read more…
The Student Advocate’s office space will be closed for the Fall Semester. We are continuing our casework, and will continue to take new cases. If you have a question, need to open a case, or want to set up an intake appointment, please email us at help@berkeleysao.org. You can also Read more…
In light of recent developments, the Student Advocate’s Office will be operating on reduced office hours starting Wednesday, March 11th. Our office remains operational, and we will be continuing our current casework as well as taking on new cases. However, our physical office is only open for in-person drop-ins and/or Read more…
Our office is closed this week, but we are still taking cases via email. Please be mindful that our caseworkers are students with finals of their own so their response times may be slower. Please email help@berkeleysao.org to receive assistance and we will get back to you as soon as Read more…
Attention Berkeley students: please be mindful of the university’s Accommodation of Religious Creed. It is the official policy of the University of California at Berkeley to permit any student to undergo a test or examination, without penalty, at a time when that activity would not violate the student’s religious creed. Read more…
Education Opportunity Program (EOP) will be holding Fall Satellite Advising hours with advisors from different departments on campus. Students will need to use their respective tinyurl-link to sign up for an appointment. The start dates and appointment locations vary for each department, so see the infographic below for information specific Read more…
The Office of ASUC Senator Carolyn Le has partnered with Educational Opportunity Program, Berkeley Parking & Transportation, and the Graduate Assembly to provide free Carpool Commuter Permits for low income students. To see if you are eligible, check the undergraduate or graduate student infographic below. Undergraduate Students Graduate/Professional Students
If you are planning to participate in a protest*, whether on or off campus, it is important to be aware of your rights. Below are some protestor rights infographics created by the SAO team that can serve as an important reference — we hope that reading through these resources and others before Read more…