Dates: June 20–July 18, 2026
Units: 8 quarter units in 4 weeks
Max Enrollment: 25 students
UWP 104C – Writing in the Professions: Journalism (4 units) & UWP 198- Directed Group Study (4 units)
UWP 199 – Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates (4 units) & UWP 198- Directed Group Study (4 units)
Why This Program Is Valuable for Students
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Completes a key graduation requirement in a focused four-week format
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Combines intensive writing instruction with structured field research
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Offers strong academic rigor within ahighly engaging cultural setting
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Supports independence, intercultural competence, and experiential learning
Financial Considerations
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Summer financial aid may be applied
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Semester students may add an additional unit to meet aid minimums
- Undertake a professional internship focusing on innovation and technology at Instituto Pedro Nunes, one of the world's best incubators that supported companies such as FEEDZAI, Critical Software, and Take the Wind.
- Earn academic credit for the internship via a ten-week online course.
- Learn about Portuguese culture and history through an on-site course at the University of Coimbra, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Receive major/minor credit for the course.
- Live with other program participants in a tranquil and historical seminary.
Win a $100 Gift Card!
Participate in a UC Berkeley student research study about beliefs on the death penalty and criminal justice. This 15–20 minute survey helps a Legal Studies Honors student test their project—plus, you’ll have a chance to win a $100 cash gift card! Complete the survey by 11:59 PM on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 to enter. Click the link below to start.
- Thu, Feb 19 from 3-4:30pm I Haas Career Exploration Series: Marketing (open to all majors/years)
- Tue, Feb 24 from 12-4pm I Architecture and Environmental Design Career Fair
- Wed, Feb 25 from 3-4pm I Health Professions Application Overview
- Wed, Feb 25 from 6-8pm I CED Design Portfolio Reviews
- Thu, Feb 26 from 3-4pm I Preparing for the Fall 2026 Law School App Cycle
- Fri, Feb 27 from 2-3pm I Career Readiness Conversations for Students with Disabilities
- schedule a 1:1 appointment on Handshake with one of our career educators
- come to drop in hours which are in person (Berkeley Career Engagement, 3rd Floor Lobby) from 12-3pm on Monday-Thursday. Virtual hours are from 12-3pm on Fridays.
Open to Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 graduates from any major, the Prize invites proposals for public service, creative, or community-based research projects. Applicants are evaluated on the significance, creativity, and feasibility of their project, as well as their academic preparation.
Application Deadline:
March 2, 2026
Advising & Questions
For questions, email mwcrabb@berkeley.edu. To meet with the program advisor,
sign up for a zoom or in person meeting!
L&S ADVISING PEER ADVISER APPLICATIONS ARENOW OPENFOR NEXT YEAR!
On behalf of the L&S Peer Leadership Team, please help us get the word out to your majors who are seeking heart-centered work and transferable skills in advising, communications, and equity-oriented outreach for the next academic year!
Current and former L&S peer advisers from your majors have brought special wisdom, care, and compassion to these positions, and we would love to keep that going!
Quick Links to Job Posting + Recruitment Toolkit:
- Website link: Peer Job Announcement w/ application
- Peer job description and application
- Peer position is also posted on Handshake and Work Study website
- Peer Recruitment Toolkit with sample text & graphics to share with students and campus communities!
Quick Job Details:
Pay is $19.18/hr (or academic credit)
Regular application deadline: Feb. 20th at 11:59pm
Student Questions: Please direct all inquiries about the position, including eligibility requirements, toLS_Peer_Advisers Departmental
Northwestern Latine Law Students Association (LLSA) has opened applications for our Pre-Law Scholars program!
We firmly believe scholarships like these are essential to building a more accessible and diverse legal field. Selected LLSA Pre-Law Scholars will receive a fully funded LSAT preparation course and be paired with a law student mentor to support their journey.
This scholarship is open to all applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, or other protected characteristics. The deadline to apply is February 27th at 11:59 pm CT. The link to the application can be found here:Northwestern LLSA Pre-Law Scholars Application
UCDC combines academic coursework with real-world internships, allowing students to apply theory to practice, explore career pathways, and build valuable professional networks. Participants consistently describe the program as transformative, calling it “life-changing” and “instrumental in landing a job after graduation.”
Fall 2026 Application Deadline:
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Check the UCDC website for additional Info Sessions in 2026.
Registration is required
See the schedule for info sessions presented by the Washington Center at their Prospective Students Page.