Graduate Theological Union

What are the popular events and traditions at Graduate Theological Union?

Commencement and scholarly gatherings are meaningful recurring parts of GTU's academic calendar. Graduation marks the completion of advanced study, while lectures and discussions give students opportunities to encounter work beyond their own courses and traditions.

Events may be hosted by GTU, a research center, or an individual member school. That distinction affects who organizes an event and whether attendance is open across the consortium. Students seeking regular intellectual or community programming can review the current calendars of both GTU and the school granting their degree; a partner-school event should not be mistaken for a GTU-wide tradition.

What are the student housing and dining options at Graduate Theological Union?

Prospective GTU students should plan housing and meals as graduate students in the Berkeley area, not assume that an undergraduate-style residence hall and mandatory meal plan accompany admission. Housing arrangements can depend on the degree-granting school and any options available through the consortium or its partners.

Before budgeting for a move, ask whether a particular housing option is open to GTU students, how to apply, what its lease dates and eligibility rules are, and whether a place is guaranteed. Students arranging their own accommodation should account for rent, utilities, food, and travel between home and academic sites. The cost of living off campus can differ substantially from published tuition.