Graduate Handbook

ME Biomechanics Qualifying Examination The qualifying exam does not focus on coursework, and examiners explicitly do not examine students in a particular class. Students are not expected to review coursework only for the sake of the exam (however, if the material is relevant to their research, they are expected to correspondingly have mastered it). The…

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Office of Student Affairs The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) exists to promote, encourage, and facilitate students’ growth and development through their involvement in student organizations by providing program advice, support, and direction. The OSA also serves as functional advisor to the Graduate Assembly and the undergraduate student government — The Associated Students of the…

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UC Berkeley hosts hundreds of student organizations which connect students with a stronger sense of community while providing opportunities for students to engage in organizational and leadership development. Cal’s many student organizations serve as outlets for self expression and sharing of talents. The staff of the Center for Student Leadership provide comprehensive advising and resources…

Berkeley Parents Network This web site contains thousands of pages of recommendations and advice contributed by members of the Berkeley Parents Network, a parent-to-parent email network for the community of parents in the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 1993, the BPN is run by a group of volunteer parents in their “spare” time. We…

Center for Student Conduct & Community Standards The Center for Student Conduct and Community Standards has an educational purpose in helping our community discuss and hold each other responsible for living up to the standards outlined in the Code of Student Conduct. We address behavior through a resolution process that reflects the rights and responsibilities…

Disabled Student Program The campus offers many different resources for graduate students with disabilities. The purpose of an academic accommodation is to offer the graduate student an equal opportunity to meet the department’s academic standards and requirements. The Disabled Student Program (510-642-0518) serves graduate students with disabilities (who complete the process for establishing eligibility) by authorizing academic accommodations.…

Copy Services Students may use the copy machine on the 6th floor for course support or research purposes (it is not available for personal use). Your faculty member must submit a memo to the Financial Assistant in 6195 Etcheverry requesting an account number. This account number is valid during the current semester only. Please remember…

– Confirmation of Class Schedule – 5th Year Confirmation of Class Schedule – Fellowship Applications and Deadlines – Filing Fee Application – Graduate Petition to Transfer Courses – Graduate Student Verification Form – GSI and Reader Application Forms – Application for Non-Resident Tuition (NRT) Fellowship – Preliminary Exam Application (for MS Candidate Only) – Request for Change in Higher Degree Committee – Request for Certificate of…

Application for Candidacy to the Doctorate Degree – Plan B (“Higher Degree Committees Form“) is available in CalCentral under “Student Resources” section. Program of Study for Doctoral Candidates in Mechanical Engineering Graduate Student Verification Form Application for Qualifying Examination (“Higher Degree Committees Form“) is available in CalCentral under “Student Resources” section. Report to the Graduate…

Application for Candidacy for Master’s Degree (Plan 1) is available on CalCentral under “Higher Degree Committees Form” in the “Student Resources” section Application for Candidacy for Master’s Degree (Plan 2) Application for Candidacy for Master of Engineering Degree (M.Eng) Application for Candidacy for 5 Year BS/MS Degree Title Page Template for the Masters Report 5 Year BS/MS…

The most common of the Registrar’s Office are the following: – Confirmation of Class Schedule (For Doctoral Students Only) – Confirmation of Class Schedule (For Standard Master’s Only) – Confirmation of Class Schedule (For 5th Year BS/MS Students only) – Confirmation of Class Schedule (For MEng Students Only) – Petition to Change Class Schedule (aka the “Add/Drop Form”) – Graduate Petition for Change of Major or Degree…

Graduate Division Fellowship Deadlines can be found here.

Graduate Division Deadlines can be found here. Please note that most forms associated with these deadlines must be provided to the ME Student Services Office in advance for processing and submitting to the Graduate Division.

Currently enrolled ME students in M.S., M.Eng and 5th Year B.S./M.S. program who wish to continue their studies and enroll in the Ph.D. program in the Department of Mechanical Engineering need to submit the following materials to Yawo Akpawu at the Student Services Office by the first Monday of March (for Fall) and the first Monday of November (for Spring): A revised statement of…

If the complaint involves allegations of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, national origin, color, age, religion, sexual orientation or disability, the department should consult the appropriate campus compliance officers prior to commencing informal or formal resolution procedures. The names, telephone numbers and campus addresses of these individuals are listed in various…

If the student is not satisfied with the outcome of the complaint under the department’s procedure, he or she may bring the complaint to the Formal Appeal Procedure of the Graduate Appeals Procedure.  The formal appeal must be received in the Office of the Dean of the Graduate Division, 424 Sproul Hall within fifteen (15)…

A written complaint must include information regarding the action being complained of and the date it occurred, the grounds upon which the appeal is based and the relief requested.  The complaint must be based on one or more of the following grounds: Procedural error or violation of official policy by academic or administrative personnel; Judgments…

A student may pursue informal resolution of a complaint by scheduling a meeting with the Vice Chair of Graduate Study to discuss the issue and explore possible avenues of resolution. If informal resolution is pursued, it must be initiated and should be completed within 30 business days during the academic year. At any point in…

The purpose of this procedure is to afford graduate students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering an opportunity to resolve conflicts, complaints or issues regarding dismissal from graduate standing, placement on probationary status, denial of re-admission, and other administrative or academic decisions that terminate or otherwise impede progress toward academic or professional degree goals. The…

If your GSR is sponsored by the Mechanical Engineering department, you will be hired by ERSO (Campus Shared Services, Team 2).  ERSO’s offer letter will include instructions and forms to complete. If you are requesting an exception for one of the following reasons, please fill out our Request for Exception Form. Your GPA falls below minimum…

If your GSR is sponsored by the Mechanical Engineering department, you will be hired by ERSO (Campus Shared Services, Team 2).  ERSO’s offer letter will include instructions and forms to complete. If you are requesting an exception for one of the following reasons, please fill out our Request for Exception Form. Your GPA falls below minimum…

If your GSR is sponsored by the Mechanical Engineering department, you will be hired by ERSO (Campus Shared Services, Team 2).  ERSO’s offer letter will include instructions and forms to complete. If you are requesting an exception for one of the following reasons, please fill out our Request for Exception Form. Your GPA falls below minimum…

(The information on the Graduate Student Researcher appointment will be updated soon, to reflect the clause of the current UC-UAW contract). Graduate Student Researcher (GSR) is often referred to as Research Assistant at other universities. GSRs are supported by a faculty member or authorized Principal Investigator, to perform research work that fulfills part of their…

10.2.1 Graduate Student Instructor Appointments GSIs are appointed to various courses based upon class enrollment. Appointments which are made at the 25%-50% time (10-20 hours per week) will pay your University Registration Fee, Educational Fee and Health Insurance Fee as well as provide a monthly stipend. GSIs are responsible for various aspects of course instruction.…

Numerous programs provide ways you can cut the cost of graduate school.  Fellowships, loans, Graduate Student Instructorships, Research Assistantships, Readerships, and even subsidized housing and childcare each can help a great deal.  Some programs are merit-based and administered through the Graduate Division Fellowship Office.  Others are need-based and administered through the Financial Aid Office.  The…

For tuition purposes, U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are not residents of California may be able to establish California residency to be effective in one year.  Please note that International students cannot become residents unless they become Permanent Residents or U.S.  Citizens. To become a California resident for tuition purposes you must show that you have…

To apply for re-enrollment after being on filing fee status or short leave of absence, a student should submit a Re-enrollment Application for the Vice-Chair of Graduate Study’s approval. Students must submit all their required forms to the ME Student Services Office no later than April 15 for the Fall Semester and October 15 for the Spring Semester. Important: Students who…

Apply for the Filing Fee by the deadline. Complete and submit the eForm “Special Enrollment Petition“ available in CalCentral under “Student Resources“. Print a copy of the form for your personal file. Once submitted, the eForm will be routed to the Student Services Staff for approval. If Filing Fee is approved: You will be charged one-half of the University Registration…