Spring 2026 Demystify Office Hours & Research Discussion Panels with Faculty

Spring 2026 Demystify Office Hours & Research Discussion Panels with Faculty 

The Demystifying Discussion Panels and Interactive Workshops are designed to support undergraduate students with overcoming barriers to attend their professors' office hours, ask for letters of recommendations or to start a research project. See the posts below to learn more about each workshop. 

In this low-stress, low-stakes setting, students can discuss their issues with professors who want to help them thrive at UC Berkeley.

After each event, students have the opportunity to request a one-time, 1:1 coaching session with a retired faculty member in the student's academic discipline of choice. 

RSVP your spot TODAY! 

RSVP for Demystifying Office Hrs!

Demystifying Office Hours 

Connect with Faculty in this interact workshop and learn tips on how to best utilize office hours and ask for letters of recommendation. 

When: Tuesday, February 10, 5pm to 6:30pm 

Where: Transfer Student Center's Anchor House-location, 1923 Walnut Street 

*** Dinner will be provided *** 

Spring '25 Demystifying Research Panel

Small group-conversation with Professor Fiona Doyle, Materials Science & Engineering, as part of Demystifying-workshop in Spring 2025. 

RSVP for Demstyifying Research

Demystifying Research 

Connect with Faculty in this Interactive Workshop to Help You Demystify Research! 

  • Are you interested in research but unclear about what it entails and where to start? 
  • Are you unclear about what research is anyway and how it benefits you? 

The workshop will provide: 

  • Information on the concept and process of research in different academic disciplines 
  • Tips on how to start a research project 

When: Tuesday, February 17, 12pm to 1:30pm 

Where: Transfer Student Center's Anchor House-location on 1923 Walnut Street 

*** Snacks will be provided***

What Students Say About The Demystifying Office Hours Workshop

The workshop really humanized professors and gave me confidence that I don't have to worry about making the perfect impression during office hours.
Student Participant

Tips on How to Prepare for Office Hours

Get ready for office hours with faculty by downloading the 2 page-document with advice from Berkeley professors. 

For Students: Interested in 1:1 Coaching by a Retired Faculty Member?

If you are an undergraduate student interested in 1:1 coaching by a retired faculty member, please contact us at emeritiacademy@berkeley.edu. 

For Retired Faculty: Interested in Serving as a One Time, 1:1 Coach to an Undergraduate Student?

If you are retired faculty interested in coaching an undergraduate student on how to make the most out of office hours, please send an email to emeritiacademy@berkeley.edu.