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Resources: Academic Grade Appeals Enrollment Cases Withdrawals Telebears Conduct Student Conduct Process Center for Student Conduct 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 Find us on Facebook and Wordpress! Learn about the latest workshops and general tips to navigate various university processes.      Planning Resources and Tips for Study Abroad In collaboration with Berkeley Study Abroad, SAO has put together a useful workshop on academic planning and advice to know before you study abroad. Access the workshop here. Fall 2011 Revisions of Conduct Process Representatives from the Student Advocate's Office have been heavily involved in discussions to revise the campus code of conduct. The final recommendations for revisions were submitted in Summer 2011. The recommendations were accepted by Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost George Breslauer and are currently being implemented. See an Op-Ed published by our office in the Daily Californian for more information on the process. The full list of finalized recommendations can be accessed here. A matrix displaying progress on the implementation of the code revisions is accessible here Apply to be a Student Advocate The Student Advocate's Office will be hiring caseworkers for Fall 2012. Please visit our Apply section to find information regarding the responsibilities that come with being a caseworker for the Student Advocate's Office! Applications will be available in August 2012. Two information sessions will precede the due date in late August. 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@berkeleysao.org. Thank you. UCOP Proposed Hate Crime Policies Read the full text of UCOP's proposed hate crime policies here. UCOP Proposed Hate Crime Policies 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: 114B Hearst Gym 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. Email: help@berkeleysao.org Phone: 510.642.6912 note: during the summer email is the best form of contact Mailing Address: ASUC Student Advocate's Office 114B Hearst Gym Berkeley, CA 94720-4500 Webmaster: contact by email You can also fill out this form to describe your case. Once you submit the form, a caseworker will contact you. All information you provide will remain confidential. http://bit.ly/SAOhelp Back to Top