Explore the resources below for support in engaging in and building skill sets for mentorship and networking.
Where to Find Mentorship & Networking Opportunities:
- Berkeley Connect(link is external): Mentorship courses led by graduate students for undergraduates in different majors and year levels with a focus on belonging.
- UROC(link is external): Student-led organization supporting marginalized undergraduate students in getting involved in research.
- Cal Nerds(link is external): Student center providing mentorship and training for underserved STEM students.
- Transfer Mentor Programs: Transfer students can take the L&S 198 course on transition to Cal(link is external), they can be mentored/mentor other transfers through the Transfer Mentorship Program(link is external) or mentor community college students through the Starting Point Mentorship Program. (link is external)
- NavCal(link is external): Mentorship fellowship program supporting incoming nontraditional students in navigating UC Berkeley.
- UndocuScholars(link is external): Mentorship program led by undocumented UC Berkeley students for high school seniors and transfer students.
- Berkeley Scholars Consortium(link is external): List of units across campus supporting student success in STEM (plans to be expanded to other fields).
Where to Get Support For:
- Finding a mentor: In addition to the programs above, read this Berkeley Life article on finding a mentor(link is external) and search CalLink(link is external) (UC Berkeley’s student club database) by mentorship.
- Your undergraduate journey: In addition to meeting your major advisor, see other Discovery Hub resources such as major maps(link is external) and our Discover Your Path Module.
- Networking tips: Review Berkeley Career Engagement’s networking guides(link is external) including how to have informational interviews (like coffee chats) with professionals.
- Office hours: Review tips on how to make the most of office hours (PDF file)(link is external) and attend a Demystifying Office Hours panel(link is external) by retired faculty.
- Alumni connections: Join the Berkeley Career Network(link is external) and UC Berkeley Linkedin alumni page(link is external) to connect with alumni in your field.
