For graduating seniors and recent Cal grads from the classes of 2022–2025
Welcome to alumnihood! Recent Graduate membership is just for the newest alumni in our Cal family.
Recent Graduate Membership Rates
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Annual Membership
$40
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Life Membership—Paid in Full
$500
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Life Membership—Annual Installment Plan
5 annual payments of $100, totaling $500
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Join NowFeatured Benefits for New and Recent Graduates
- Career resources including webinars and networking events
- Free library access at all UC campuses
- Access to life, health, dental, and other insurance programs
- Savings on Avis, Budget, Hertz, and Sixt car rentals
- Regional and special interest alumni chapters to help you connect with Cal alums around the world
- Discounts on UC Extension courses at most UC campuses and online
- And more!
News from Your Alumni Community
Nia Novella Jones is working to be the change and build environmental leaders.
By Nia CoatsEnvironmental advocacy became a major part of Jones’ career when she recognized the disparities in retention of Black environmentalists in her field. She saw it as her duty to be the change she wanted to see.
Berkeley Forward Recap: Democratizing AI Through Platforms
By Urja UpadhyayaDemocratizing AI begins with people, not just platforms. Through stories of open access, invention, and dedication, the Berkeley Forward panel explored how technology grows stronger when more voices can shape it.
Carrying the Roots Forward: How Daniela Bazán Shapes Napa Valley’s Future Through Heritage, Community, and the Cal Lens
By Urja UpadhyayaAs a first-generation Cal alum, Daniela Bazán ’09 returned to Napa with a renewed sense of purpose, bridging her family’s Oaxacan legacy, sustainable land stewardship, and deep advocacy for farmworkers. Her story traces how Berkeley shaped the values she now carries into the heart of Napa Valley’s wine community.

