ASUC Student Advocate's Office

Q: Who can use the Student Advocate's Office?

Any UC Berkeley student can access SAO services at no cost, regardless of their situation or background.

Q: What kinds of issues does SAO help with?

SAO handles a wide range of University-related issues: conduct violations, grade disputes, enrollment problems, financial aid concerns, residency establishment, and discrimination or harassment cases.

Q: Is SAO part of UC Berkeley administration?

No. SAO is an executive office of the ASUC, the student government, and operates independently from University administration on a non-partisan basis.

Q: Is what I share with SAO kept private?

Yes. All casework services are confidential.

Community Service/Nonprofit·Political Advocacy Groups

The Student Advocate's Office (SAO) is an executive, non-partisan office of the ASUC that offers free, confidential casework services to any student navigating issues with the University. That includes conduct violations, grade disputes, enrollment issues, financial aid problems, residency establishment, and discrimination or harassment cases. Support is student-centered and equity-based.

Recruitment TimelineFall 2026

Aug 2

EOP Readmission Equity Grant Application Deadline

11:59 PM

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01Who can use the Student Advocate's Office?+

02What kinds of issues does SAO help with?+

03Is SAO part of UC Berkeley administration?+

04Is what I share with SAO kept private?+