Welcome to Summer 2026 Monthly Opportunities:
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: IMPORTANT PSYCH SSO ANNOUNCEMENTS:- 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 Closure: Thursday, June 11th
New class alert!
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
- 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!
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/
WEEKLY OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS:
- The UC Undergraduate Experience Survey (UCUES) is the ONLY official UC-wide sponsored survey of all undergraduate students.
- UCUES only occurs every two years, so you won’t have another opportunity to fill it out until 2028.
- UCUES results are used in Academic Program Review for each undergraduate department. This means that the information you share on your experiences in your courses and major can lead to real change. [Psychology's is coming up!!]
- This year’s UCUES includes questions on your academic, co-curricular, and social experiences at UC Berkeley. Your responses will help our campus better set our priorities going forward.
- In 2013 UCUES results helped lead to the opening of the UC Berkeley Food Pantry.
2. Psychology Department is recruiting new peer advisors to start in Fall '26!
The First Review Date for these jobs are June 9, 2026
LINK Full-Time and LINK Part-Time
Please see job postings for full details and qualifications!
4. Research Experience Pathways (REP) Application open!
Interested students must be eligible for LAEP in order to apply to the REP program. Students must meet all of the following criteria:
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California residents
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Enrolled in 6 or more units
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Filed a FAFSA or CADAA and have work-study eligibility
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Eligible to work in the U.S., including current DACA holders
Their criteria info sheet can be found here.
Submit your application by June 29th!
If you meet all the criteria above and wish to apply, you can fill out the REP Psychology application here or a REP Neuroscience application here. The application will ask you for your LAEP eligibility, academic transcript, resume/CV or your relevant work/volunteer experience, which research projects you are interested in, and some short response questions.
5. Apply to be a Buddy or Pal with QCP!
"Queer Cal Pals” is a mentorship program conducted through the Gender Equity Resource Center at UC Berkeley + designed to support incoming LGBTQ+ undergraduates, including first year, transfer, and re-entry students.
Mentors (which we refer to as "Buddies") for this program can be either graduate or undergraduate students who have completed at least one semester at UC Berkeley and are willing to commit to meeting twice a month for mentee (“Pal”) check-ins, in addition to a few mandatory events and trainings (specified on the application form). If you are a current student seeking to support those who are just coming in to our community, we encourage you to apply as a "Buddy".
If you are an incoming student who is interested in learning more about queer culture, resources, and experience at UC Berkeley, or someone who feels they could benefit from community support or mentorship, we encourage you to apply to be a mentee ("Pal") for the Fall 2026 semester.
The applicationLinks to an external site. for “Buddies” (mentors) closes on Sunday, July 5th at midnight.
The applicationLinks to an external site. for incoming students (Pals) closes on Friday, August 31st at midnight.
6. 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.