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ESS programs

Engineering Student Services (ESS) at Berkeley offers a range of programs to support the success of undergraduate engineering students during their time at Berkeley and beyond. Programs include opportunities for students to build mentor relationships, form cohorts within their majors and expand their understanding of course materials outside of the classroom.

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Center for Access to Engineering Excellence
164 & 166 Grimes Engineering Center #1700
Berkeley, CA 94720-1700

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Engineering Mentorship Program

Our yearlong mentoring programs help current undergraduates develop relationships with other students, alumni and faculty; create academic support networks; and leverage opportunities for professional development. There are specialized programs for first-generation students as well as junior transfers.

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Center for Access to Engineering Excellence

The Center for Access to Engineering Excellence offers drop-in peer tutoring in 325 Davis Hall along with workshops and community building events throughout the year.

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PREP

Our Pre-Engineering Program gives incoming first-year students a competitive edge by jumpstarting their Berkeley Engineering experience through participation in the PREP Summer Institute and activities throughout the year.

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T-PREP at UC Berkeley's Jacobs Institue of Design Innovation in Berkeley, Calif. on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. (Photo by Adam Lau/Berkeley Engineering)

T-PREP

Our Transfer Pre-Engineering Program offers incoming transfer students a three week immersive summer experience and activities throughout the year, providing a head start in making the transition from community college to Berkeley Engineering.

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Student organization support

We are home to dozens of student organizations that help members hone teamwork and leadership skills, foster a diverse community, provide cultural support and give students the opportunity to pursue something they’re passionate about.

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Engineering undergraduate transfer ambassadors for the Spring 2023 semester outside UC Berkeley’s O'Brien Hall in Berkeley, Calif. on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. (Photo by Adam Lau/Berkeley Engineering)

Transfer Success Ambassadors

The Transfer Success Ambassadors program extends a tradition of peer support in the Berkeley Engineering transfer community, with a team of ambassadors who meet with their fellow transfer students and collaborate on workshops, events and outreach efforts.

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Workshops

Every semester, ESS offers engineering workshops to help students make the most of their time. Whether it is how to manage time and stress effectively, business dining etiquette or job search preparation, our workshops delve into topics with the engineering student in mind.

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Meet the ESS programs team

Marvin Lopez

Marvin Lopez
Director, engineering student programs
mjlopez@berkeley.edu

Luis E. Castillo
Associate director of student development

Heidi Maqueos
Program Manager, Transfer Success Initiatives

Monica Marquez
Student Engagement Manager
monicamarquez@berkeley.edu

Britt Mazorra
Freshman success initiatives program manager
brittmazorra@berkeley.edu