Campus Policies
Student Conduct
When you enroll in the University, you assume an obligation to conduct yourself in a manner compatible with the University's function as an educational institution. Rules concerning student conduct, student organizations, use of University facilities, and related matters are set forth in both University policies and campus regulations, copies of which are available online at studentconduct.berkeley.edu.
Sexual Harassment Policy
The Berkeley campus actively monitors and supports full compliance with the official University of California Policy on Sexual Harassment. The University of California is committed to providing an environment free from sexual harassment and sexual violence. Learn more about campus policies and applicable laws through these important web pages:
The full text of the University Policy and further information is available on the Berkeley Sexual Assault and Harassment webpage.
Accommodation of Religious Creed
The Berkeley campus's policy for accommodation of students who miss exams because of their religious commitment is distributed annually at the beginning of each fall semester. The most recent statement can be reviewed on the Accommodation of Religious Creed webpage.
Academic Probation Graduate Division Requirements
Probation is intended to provide a student whose performance is less than satisfactory with a period in which to correct identified deficiencies and to raise his or her performance to a level consistent with the minimum standards set by the Graduate Division in consultation with the program. If you have any questions or concerns about your grades, come talk to the Student Services Advisor or to your department advisor. Further information on Probation can be reviewed on the Academic Probation webpage.
Grade Appeals
If students have a grievance about grades, they may appeal. Students have grounds for appeal if they feel that considerations of race, politics, religion, sex, or sexual harassment affected the grade, or that work was evaluated by other criteria that do not directly reflect performance of the course requirements. Initial grade reviews should be requested of the course Professor. For additional information, visit the Graduate Student Appeal Procedure webpage.
Withdrawal
If instruction has already begun and a student wishes to discontinue study, a withdrawal must be formally requested and processed by the student’s program. Withdrawing results in dropping enrollment in all classes and the student will no longer be able to attend for that semester or any future semester until readmitted. Please speak with your Fung Institute and/or your departmental advisors if you are considering withdrawal. Further information on the formal process can be reviewed on the Graduate Division Withdrawal page.
Readmission
Students who were previously registered at Berkeley in a graduate program, withdrew for a period of time, and wish to return within five years to the same degree program will re-enroll, rather than re-apply. Students wishing to request re-enrollment, sometimes referred to as readmission, file the petition with either your GSAO or the Graduate Division. Visit the Graduate Division Re-Enrollment and Readmission webpage for more information.
For additional campus-wide policies and regulations, including student conduct, academic integrity, and sexual harassment, visit the Student Affairs Policies webpage.
For additional Graduate Division specific policies, including coursework, grading, probation and dismissal, visit the Graduate Division Guide to Graduate Policy webpage.