Weekly Opportunities

Psych Bears, As we head into the last weeks of the semester we wish you the best of luck. Please take care of yourselves - mind, body, and spirit - as you prepare for Finals Week.  Congratulations to our Class of 2026 graduates! 

Weekly Opportunities will shift to a monthly cadence during Summer '26. 

For a full listing of recent opportunities, view our Live Documents, where our team is always compiling postings that come our way. You can also find these on our Weekly Opps page by scrolling to the bottom of the page.

'Live Document' Links:

• Course Opportunities
• Internships & Volunteering Opportunities
• Miscellaneous Opportunities
• Work Opportunities

IMPORTANT PSYCH SSO ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Connect with Psych Academic Advising: We are here to provide guidance, support, information, and referrals.

• Appointment Info: Academic Advising
• Drop-in Peer Advising: Find the weekly schedule here!
• Contact us at: psychsso@berkeley.edu
• Follow us on social media! Instagram:@ucbpsychadvising

Upcoming Closures:

Wednesday, May 20th (Commencement!)

Thursday, May 21st

Monday, May 25th (academic and administrative holiday)

Wednesday, June 11th 

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Psychology Department Resource Highlight: Psych 199 Listings  

What is this?: Psych 199 is the course subject and number that students who are Research Assistants (RAs) in Psychology labs can earn! We (advisors) use the phrase 'Psych 199' to reference undergraduate research in the Psychology Department. 

The Psych 199 opportunities are gathered each semester and posted on the website in a Google Document, under the "Psych 199" section. Postings are released the first week of each semester (one week prior to instruction; typically mid August and mid January). They include the labs recruiting, along with RA responsibilities, expectations, and with how to apply to the lab. 

Psych 199 credits are open to any major student (you do not need to be a Psychology major), so long as you are working in a Psychology lab (headed by a Psychology faculty member). If you are working in a lab in another department, you can inquire about earning credits with your supervisor! 

New and returning RAs can earn Psych 199 credits, up to 3 units each semester. Generally, 1 unit = 3 hours of work per week, for the semester; using that ratio then: 3 units = 9 hours work per week, for the semester. Enrollment codes are emailed to RAs by the Psych SSO team. 

There is a maximum number of special studies units that can be applied to your degree by the College of L&S. "No more than 16 units from courses numbered 97, 98, 99, 197, 198, or 199 may be applied to the degree. "

What does being an RA entail?: What you will do exactly may vary by the type of lab you are working in, the skills you have, and what phase the project is in! Modality may vary, with in-person, hybrid, and remote possibilities. Full list of responsiblities and expectations will be included in the Psych 199 postings!

Examples of RA Tasking:

• Literature Review, Synthesis
• Data Collection, Analysis
• Data Entry and Management
• Running Experiments
• Coding Behaviors (perhaps from video footage, interviews...)
• Lab Meetings

General Lab Structure:

• PI (principal investigator)- often the faculty member 
• Post Doctoral Researcher ("postdoc")- researchers who have already earned their Ph.D. 
• Graduate Students- current Ph.D. candidates
• Lab Manager- not every lab has one
• Undergraduate Research Assistants- You! 

Important Note: Reminder that this (Psych 199) is one of many ways to get involved in research at UC Berkeley. Other opportunities include: URAP, REP, ULAB, SURF, and more! Students can even secure opportunities informally by talking with GSIs or researchers. 

Check out these sites to get started: https://admissions.berkeley.edu/academics/research-opportunities/

Visit the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarships: https://research.berkeley.edu/

Check out this resource today, and don't hesitate to ask us any questions! 

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Major Application is open Year Round! 

Check this webpage under the header 'Steps for Applying to the Psychology Major' for the updated link. 

CAMPUS REMINDERS:

Office of the Registrar Enrollment Calendar: Take a look at the enrollment dates and deadlines for this term. Phase II for continuing students begins July 20th!

Summer Sessions 2026: Summer Session A begins in late May! 

Fall '26 Courses have been released, check out the course schedule here: classes.berkeley.edu (filter for Fall '26 and Psychology subject!)

Looking for Scholarships or Research Opportunities? The Office of Undergraduate Research & Scholarships (OURS) has you covered! For regularly updated scholarship postings and research offerings, visit: https://scholarships.berkeley.edu/

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WEEKLY OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS:

1. UCUES (fill out by June 30th)

2. C.R.E.A.M Research Assistant, Applications due 05/20 

We’re Hiring Research Assistants! 

Interested in neuroscience, mental health, and making research more equitable? Join the C.R.E.A.M. Lab as a Research Assistant!

What you’ll do:• Help run EEG sessions and support participants• Conduct short interviews about daily experiences• Gain hands-on research and interviewing skills

Current Projects:• 60-day daily life survey (EMA) study• Combined EEG + EMA study

Commitment:~9 hours/week + weekly lab meeting

Qualifications:• Responsible, engaged students• Comfortable working with people• Experience with braiding or curly/coarse hair is a plus (training provided!)• No prior research experience required

Benefits:• Mentorship and hands-on experience in neuroscience research

How to Apply:Submit the Google Form and attach your resume:https://forms.gle/S4ZRVuaq3RFhMLR79

Deadline: May 20, 2026

Questions? Email kdellett35@berkeley.ed | Join us in advancing equitable neuroscience research

 

4. First Destination Survey- For Graduating Seniors! 

Complete the annual First Destination Survey! For those who aren't aware, our office, Berkeley Career Engagement surveys our graduating seniors (and NOW we're including our Master's students) every year to learn about their plans after graduation (aka: First Destination Survey/FDS).

This valuable information is used to help future students as they embark on their own career exploration, assist our team with understanding service needs and gaps, and provide departments with ROI information that could be useful for future yield events. You can review data from the past 3 years via this link

Our current targeted group of grads are Fall '25 and Spring '26 grads (undergrads and masters only) *Summer '26 grads are not included in this survey cycle.

Here’s the link! https://berkeley.joinhandshake.com/edu/schools/84/first_destination_surveys

5. ImportantBerkeley Way West (BWW) Reminders:

• It is critical that everyone accessing the building after hours or entering key-carded areas of the building be sure to tag (use key card) to access these spaces for themselves, when at Berkeley Way West. This especially applies after hours and at all times to any floors and interior spaces that require key card access.
• Those with key card access are not permitted to allow others into these secured spaces (tail-gating) for any reason and will lose after-hours access to BWW if they are found breaking this policy.
• BWW recently sustained extensive damage last year due to a breach of this policy. Your adherence to this policy will contribute to our community safety and security.