UCGPC is a student advocacy group for all graduate and professional student. We serve graduate and professional needs on system-wide and state-level platforms.
The University of California Graduate-Professional Coalition is an advocacy organization for graduate and professional students in the University of California.
05/20/2026
Fellowship Oppertunity ! ⭐️
Apply to be the 2026-2027 Bonnie Reiss Leading on Climate Graduate Student Fellow!
Fellows serve as student representatives to the University’s Global Climate Leadership Council (GCLC) and Sustainability Steering Committee (UCSSC) for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Fellows receive a $5,000 stipend for their work.
Applications are due by 11:59 PM June 15, 2026.
05/14/2026
Read our letter of support for ACA 18. UCGPC urges the Assembly to pass this amendment in order to expand student representation on the UC Board of Regents.
05/14/2026
Urge the Assembly Members to pass ACA 18! You can help expand student representation. Call today!
Our May StAR, Jerry Hernandez advocated for increased basic needs support across the UC System. He urged the Regents to expand comprehensive basic needs programs,highlighting housing and food assistance as a priority.
Our May StAR, LaRyel Waldon utilized her public comment to highlight the importance of educational financial support in order to ensure fair access for all. She urged the Regents to expand institutional aid and funding pathways for graduate students.
Our March STAR, Genavieve Koenigshofer advocated instituting Open Educational Resources (OERs) to address high cost class materials. This initiative would improve financial conditions for graduate students, who often have to choose between basic needs and their textbooks.
Our March STAR, Kalani Phillips utilized her public comment to urge the UC Regents to institute SB 1491 across the UC campuses. She spoke on behalf of LGBTQ+ survivors, advocating for confidential support staff in student care centers.
Day 1 jn DC was filled with advocacy training, community building, and storytelling. Now we are off to our meetings on Capitol Hill!
04/16/2026
📝 SURVEY ALERT 🚨 We know UC Graduate students receive MANY surveys throughout the academic year. But this is the one of the ONLY campus-wide, student-led surveys of this magnitude 💥
Take the survey, share it around, and enter the raffle to win a $50 gift card 🎁
Your responses will be the foundation of our advocacy ✊🏻
Link in bio!
04/06/2026
🚨 UCGPC is looking for its next Executive Board 🚨
Are you interested in student advocacy? Do you want to have an impact systemwide on behalf of UC Graduate and Professional students?
📝 Apply to the link in bio before April 30!
Any questions? DM us!