CEP is dedicated to increasing the diversity of UC Berkeley and enriching our campus with the diverse intersectionalities and experiences that our students bring. In line with our broader mission to support students in pursuing any higher education pathway they choose, CEP creates culturally relevant programming and opportunities for campus engagement for those who aspire to attend and graduate from UC Berkeley. We also provide strategic advising and resources to help students become strong candidates for admission.
We are consistently showing that our support to students impacts campus diversity positively. From 2021 to 2023, a total of 2,071 students were admitted to UC Berkeley from CEP programs. Every year, CEP admits and yields students to UC Berkeley at higher rates than the campus average. Many of these students are from marginalized communities that are underrepresented at UC Berkeley and almost 70% will be the first in their family to graduate from college. Learn more about our contributions to the UC Berkeley campus and the higher education lanscape in our Impact Report.
