What is Berkeley Connect?
Berkeley Connect is a 1‑unit, P/NP academic mentorship program open to all UC Berkeley undergraduates. No prerequisites, no exams, no papers, and no homework.
What you’ll do:
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Meet regularly with a graduate mentor for supportive small‑group conversations and 1:1 check‑ins.
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Connect with peers who share your interests and explore your academic field in a relaxed, welcoming community.
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Talk through your academic goals, discover research opportunities, and learn about different career paths
- Access special events—like career and graduate school panels, performances, workshops, and more—that help you see what’s possible beyond the classroom.
How to Enroll:
- Enroll like any class — Sign up for Berkeley Connect when course registration opens, just as you would for any other course.
- Choose your level — First‑years and sophomores enroll in 98BC; juniors and seniors enroll in 198BC.
- Pick a department of interest — Join through any of the participating departments; you do not need to be a major to participate.
- Find available sections — In the Berkeley Class Schedule(link is external), select “Course Type: Berkeley Connect Course” in the left column, or search for 98BC or 198BC.
- Join any semester — Enroll in Berkeley Connect whenever you’d like extra support—from your first semester to your last—and you’re welcome to participate more than once.
What students say:
“Having a mentor offer advice and guide me through the semester really improved my outlook on my future at Berkeley.”— Berkeley Connect in English student
“Berkeley Connect is….a community where I can talk about my thoughts, concerns, fears, and more. This is a place where I feel like I don’t have to be silent.”— Berkeley Connect in Sociology student