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Resources: Academic Grade Appeals Enrollment Cases Withdrawals Telebears Conduct Student Judicial Process Student Judicial Affairs Code of Conduct Financial Aid Financial Aid Residency Appeals Grievance University Grievances Graduate Appeals Sexual Harassment Sexual Assault Hate Crimes Student Advocate's Office > About Our Office > Latest News > Contact About Our Office The Student Advocate's Office (SAO) -- effectively the campus public defender -- is an executive, non-partisan office of the student government at UC Berkeley. We offer representation, help, and advice to any student or student group involved in a dispute with the University. We provide assistance for a broad variety of problems, including conduct violations, grade disputes, enrollment issues, financial aid problems, establishment of residency, discrimination, and harassment. All assistance is free and confidential. The Latest News Apply to be a Student Advocate The Student Advocate's Office is now accepting applications for the Spring 2009 semester! Please visit our Apply section to find our application, as well as information regarding the responsibilities that come with being a caseworker for the Student Advocate's Office! Applications are due by 5pm on Friday, February 6th in the box outside of 204 Eshleman. Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to attend our information sessions on Tuesday, February 3rd and Wednesday, February 4th, from 7-8:30 pm in West Madrone on the 4th floor of the Martin Luther King Jr. Student Union. California Residency Application Deadline The last day to file for residency is the last business day prior to the beginning of the semester. Good luck to all those that applied! If your application is denied, please visit the Student Advocate's Office for help in conducting an appeal. Welcome to the new advocate.berkeley.edu! GET HELP NOW with your University disputes by browsing our resource pages. If you think of ways that we can improve this service, don't hesitate to email us at help@studentadvocateoffice.com. Thank you. Back to Top Contact Us: If you are involved in a dispute with a University, or if you have general questions about University policies or procedures, please contact us immediately. For the quickest response, please visit our office or email us. Location: 204 Eshleman Hall Hours of Operation: 10AM to 5PM; Monday to Friday; Fall & Spring semesters During the summer, we do not hold regular office hours; please contact us by email or phone. Email: help@studentadvocateoffice.com Phone: 510.642.6912 Mailing Address: ASUC Student Advocate's Office 204 Eshleman Hall Berkeley, CA 94720-4500 Webmaster: contact by email Back to Top