The Student Advocate's Office
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
The Student Advocate's Office is an executive, non-partisan office within the Associated Students of the University of California, Berkeley (ASUC). It offers free, confidential casework services and resources to students navigating University-related issues, including academics, conduct, financial aid, and grievance processes. The office emphasizes an equity-based approach and centers its work on supporting students' rights and welfare. Its casework and policy initiatives use trend data to inform campus policy projects aimed at creating more equitable policies and resources. The SAO serves a broad student population, including current undergraduates and graduates, withdrawn and non-traditional students, incoming students, and recent graduates. Based in Berkeley, California, the organization functions as a mid-sized team within the university ecosystem.