Undergraduate Political Science Association
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Cal UPSA is the only non-partisan student organization sponsored by UC Berkeley's political science department, founded in 2002. Members attend general meetings featuring speaker series on careers in political science and law, peer advising nights on courses and professors, and grad school panels with Berkeley GSIs and alumni. The club also offers resume and cover letter review from the exec board, access to a network of professors and professionals, and a close-knit community of poli sci undergrads.
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2002
Year founded
Events They Host
Midterm Election Watch Party
Watch and discuss live election results with UPSA and other campus orgs. Held November 8, 2022, 6-10 PM at Evans Balcony.
GM #2: Speaker Series on Careers in Political Science and Law
General meeting featuring a speaker series on careers in political science and law. February 20, 2023, 7-8 PM.
GM #3: Peer Advising Night
A chance for PS undergrads to learn from each other about courses, professors, and more for the upcoming semester. March 13, 2023, 7-8 PM.
GM #4: GSI and Grad Night
Panel with Berkeley alumni and current GSIs about graduate school. April 3, 2023, 7-8 PM.
Member Experiences
GM #1: Spring 2023 General Meeting
First general meeting of Spring 2023 semester. January 30, 2023, 8-9 PM, Wheeler 126.