Welcome! This page has been set up as a resource for newly admitted graduate students. Contact complitga@berkeley.edu with any issues or questions.
Handbook
For an overview of Comparative Literature departmental policies and procedures, you can refer to our current Graduate Program Handbook.
Designated Emphasis Programs
Many Comp Lit graduate students decide to join a Designated Emphasis program as well. Here are links to the programs that our students have joined in the past.
- Critical Theory
- European Studies
- Film and Media
- Jewish Studies
- New Media
- Renaissance and Early Modern Studies
- Women, Gender, and Sexuality
Resources from the Graduate Division and other Campus Units
These include links about housing, establishing CA residency, health insurance, and more.
General Resource Guide for Graduate Students (includes information on getting started at Berkeley for both domestic and international students)
Professional Development Resources
Health Insurance Benefits for Graduate Students