Policy work

Policy Work The Student Advocate’s Office aims to transform the processes at UC Berkeley to be truly equitable for students. We take problematic trends we see in our casework and mobilize groups to create transformative change for students across campus. Alongside casework, policy work is a cornerstone of our office’s […]

Academic Misconduct

Academic Misconduct At UC Berkeley, academic misconduct includes cheating, plagiarism (including self-plagiarism), facilitating academic dishonesty (allowing someone to cheat off of you or sharing answers), and fabrication/alteration of information.  Been accused of academic misconduct? Read our FAQ or open a case by emailing help@berkeleysao.org. Read below for more information about […]

Faculty Disposition Forms

If your instructor has reached out with an allegation of academic misconduct, they may give you the option to sign a Faculty Disposition Form (available here). Signing this form indicates that you accept responsibility for the alleged misconduct. If you do not feel comfortable signing it, you do not have […]

Our Work

The Student Advocate’s Office We are a student-run office. Each year, we assist hundreds of students with issues regarding the University. These cases inform our advocacy for changes in University policy that prioritize and protect students’ rights and general welfare. Learn more about our work below: Our Spring 2023 and […]

SAO Year in Review AY 19-20

As this challenging academic year comes to a close, we’re proud to report that we served over 550 students since May 2019 – a record for our office! Here is our end of year report highlighting our casework and policy projects from this year: https://tinyurl.com/SAOreport20. So much gratitude for the collaboration […]

Office Closure Update

The Student Advocate’s office space will be closed for the Fall Semester. We are continuing our casework, and will continue to take new cases. If you have a question, need to open a case, or want to set up an intake appointment, please email us at help@berkeleysao.org. You can also […]