Upsilon Pi Epsilon
Academic Societies·Tech·Professional Fraternities
UPE is UC Berkeley's computer science honor society, backed by both ACM and IEEE, and open to the top third of declared CS majors by GPA. Beyond recognizing academic excellence, UPE runs free professional services for all Berkeley CS students: resume reviews, mock technical interviews, career mentorship, and academic advising. The chapter also hosts company tech talks, info sessions, and career fair events each semester, connecting students with employers ranging from trading firms to tech companies.
3.8
Minimum GPA for membership
Top 33%
Declared CS majors by GPA elligible
8+
Events per semester
100-150
Event attendance (past two semesters)
1967
Chapter founding year
50
Maximum professional services appointment length (minutes)
Events They Host
EECS Career Fair
UPE participates in the EECS Career Fair as part of its industry relations programming.
Company Tech Talks and Info Sessions
Campus-wide tech talks and info sessions hosted in venues such as Wozniak Lounge, HP Auditorium, or Sibley Auditorium, typically 6-8PM. Attendance ranges from 30 to 150 students depending on company and time of year.
Coffee Chats and Competitions
UPE hosts coffee chat and competition events with industry partners as part of its 8+ events per semester lineup.
Member Experiences
UPE-Only Tech Talk or Lunch Meet and Greet
Exclusive events for UPE members with company partners, included in Silicon Level sponsorship packages.