UC Berkeley's Office for Graduate Diversity has created a series of virtual workshops to help prospective doctoral students understand how Ph.D. programs differ from other graduate degrees, and how to find the right match for your interests and goals. We’ll walk you step-by-step through the admissions process, provide tips for developing high-caliber application materials, and demystify how graduate funding works.
This free online bootcamp series was developed specifically for underrepresented individuals considering graduate school, though it is open to all who may benefit.
Eligibility
This bootcamp is for U.S. residents, U.S. citizens, or individuals who have attended or are attending an institution of higher education in the U.S. or U.S. territories. If you are interested in future, similar events regardless of citizenship or residency status, please complete our interest form.
Benefits of Participating
Participants who successfully complete the Bootcamp will:
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Understand the Ph.D. admissions process and graduate funding
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Complete deliverables, including first drafts of application materials and a graduate application timeline
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Engage with experts, faculty, and current graduate students in your field
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Receive a certificate of completion and application fee waiver (for eligible UC Berkeley programs)
Schedule
The Ph.D. Admissions Bootcamp will take place over five, two hour sessions. A schedule is provided below. Sessions are pre-recorded and will be made available in bCourses at 3 PM on the noted date. The first session will include an option to attend live and the recording will be made available in bCourses shortly after. Access to bCourses will be provided prior to the first session. No travel required or synchronous attendance required! View the session descriptions.