APASD Resources

Academic Resources

In partnership with Berkeley L&S Advising, book virtual appointments with L&S advisors at https://calendly.com/lns-satellite-liaison-advising/apasd

Asian American and Asian Diaspora Studies is dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of historical and contemporary experiences of Asian-ancestry groups in local, national, and global contexts.  Asian American is a pan-ethnic term designating a racialized population made up of various groups of Asian ancestry, and encompassing both foreign-born and the U.S.-born.  

Asian Studiesis an interdisciplinary program that emphasizes a basic core knowledge concerning the geographic area of Asia.  

South and Southeast Asian Studies offers programs and research in the languages and civilizations of South and Southeast Asia from the most ancient period to the present.  

Campus Resources

Basic Needs Center

The Basic Needs Center provides direct support for students in need of food, housing, and financial stability. Support includes:

  1. Assessment of individualized student needs
  2. Navigation of and connection to basic needs resources
  3. Planning and support to address students’ immediate and long-term care in collaboration with on and off campus partners and services. 

All enrolled students including undergraduate, graduate, international, and undocumented students are eligible for Basic Needs Center programs and services. 

Multicultural Community Center(MCC)

A student-won, student-led space since 2007, the Multicultural Community Center strives to integrate student-driven and community-oriented management, decision-making, and visioning in everything that we do.  In conjunction with Multicultural Student Development, the MCC facilitates students’ greater involvement in multicultural-related education, collaborations and cross/inter-cultural community building.

EOP

The Educational Opportunity Program provides first generation and low-income college students with guidance and resources necessary to succeed at Cal. EOP academic counselors and student staff work with students to attain academic achievement and personal growth.  

Mental Health Resources

 Let's Talk! Drop-In Consultations

Let's Talk! Drop-In Consultations are informal, brief, free consultations with UHS mental health counselors. The counselors have expertise and competency in working with underrepresented students on campus. All counselors work with students who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and are managing the impact of living in a pandemic and remote learning.

AAPI General Wellness Guide 2021

A collaborative, community-sourced guide for mental health resources available to all UC Berkeley students. 

Mental Health and Academics Guide

This guide is intended to offer resources and support for students on maintaining stable academic standing while dealing with mental health crises.