WELCOME TO THE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM IN SOCIOLOGY
Sociology is an exciting degree that allows its students to pursue a multiplicity of careers and interests. Berkeley’s sociology degree includes training in research methods and sociological theory, as well as opportunities to explore the broad range of sociological research and dive deeper into select topics. With world-renowned faculty and one of the best graduate programs in sociology, undergraduates in our department have a unique opportunity to engage in a lively academic environment that can hone their capacities as thinkers, leaders, and doers while learning in a community of like minded students ready to critically learn from, and change the world.
In this section you will find more information about our major and find resources to help navigate your way through a degree in sociology. Explore and Discover what you can do with a sociology major. Learn about academic, co-curricular, and discovery opportunities through our Sociology Major Map (link below). And get connected with mentoring, and study abroad opportunities.
Sociology Major Map:https://discovery.berkeley.
CHANGES TO THE SOCIOLOGY DECLARATION PROCESS:
Beginning August 26, 2026 - Students must attend a Sociology Information Session in order to declare the major. Visit the Declaring the Major page of our website to RSVP for the next available session.
Department of Sociology Undergraduate Advising Schedule
Sociology Advising operates on a hybrid schedule, with both in-person drop-in advising and scheduled virtual appointments.
Sociology Student Services Events - Fall 2026
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August 24 - Sociology Meet & Greet (GBO) - 1:30-2:30 PM (420 SSB)
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September 15 - Berkeley Study Abroad - 4-5 PM (475 SSB) Link for in-person RSVP
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September 16 - SOC Concentration & Honors Programs - 4 - 5 PM - (online) Link for Zoom RSVP
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September 17 - Applying to Graduate School - 3:30-4:30 PM (420 SSB) Link for in-person RSVP
FALL 2026 ADVISING SCHEDULE
Sociology Advisor Calendar Links and Information
(Must be logged in with Berkeley CalNet ID and Passphrase to access link)
Beginning Monday, August 24, 2026, we will return to our regular hybrid advising schedule.
Mondays: Cristina has drop-in advising from 10-Noon and 2-4pm, Seng work from home
Tuesday: Cristina has drop-in advising from 10-Noon and 2-4pm, Seng work from home
Wednesday: Cristina work from home, Seng has drop-in advising from 10-Noon and 2-4pm
Thursday: Cristina work from home, Seng has drop-in advising from 10-Noon and 2-4pm
Friday: Cristina and Seng work from home
To Schedule an Appointment:
Sociology Advisor Calendar Links and Information
(Must be logged in with CalNet ID and Passphrase to access)
Cristina Rojas: cmrojas@berkeley.edu
Seng Saelee Chuob: ssaelee@berkeley.edu
General Sociology Advising: socadv@berkeley.edu
In Person Drop-In Advising:
Monday-Thursday
(Beginning August 24, 2026)
10:00 -12:00 PM
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2:00 - 4:00 PM
Monday and Tuesdays - Cristina Rojas - 424 Social Sciences Building
Wednesdays and Thursdays - Seng Saelee Chuob - 426 Social Sciences Building
Feel free to contact us to confirm that we do not have a meeting or event during these days and times.
Sociology Undergraduate Newsletter:
Subscribe to the Sociology Undergraduate Newsletter here.