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 of our peers, campus partners, and alumni who paved the way!
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 be updated with new information.
SAO Resource Guide (also at https://tinyurl.com/SAOResourceGuide)
Please email help@berkeleysao.org for assistance. Wishing you all good health and sending positive energy your way!
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 stop by our drop-in Virtual Hours from 9AM-4PM PST via this Zoom link.
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 intakes from 12-2pm, Monday through Friday, until we close for Spring Break. We encourage you to reach out to us via email at help@berkeleysao.org for timely cases. You can also call us at 510 642 6912. Stay safe and let us know how we can support you!
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.
Please make accommodation requests for the first semester to the relevant professors or graduate student instructors within the FIRST TWO WEEKS of instruction. Note that you can appeal to Department Chairs if you face any obstacles.
For a calendar of religious holidays falling within the 2019-2020 academic year, please refer to this link: https://teaching.berkeley.edu/
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 to your inquiry.
*Please note that the the Berkeley Student Co-ops, Financial Aid & L&S will host their hours in Chavez. The remaining departments will be in the MLK B North space.
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.
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 engaging in a protest will ensure that you remain safe and that your voice is heard.
Before your protest:
Filing post-protest police complaints:
Please stay safe, and as always, reach out to our office if you have university related concerns regarding protesting.
*This post is solely meant to provide information and resources to students. It does not serve as an endorsement of any particular protest or political movement, whether on or off campus.