October 22, 2020
UC Berkeley's NAVCAL program, established in 2018 by students Mac Hoang and Dean Tanioka, offers a credited course designed to teach nontraditional students the "hidden curriculum" necessary for success at Berkeley and beyond. The program has transformed the lives of nontraditional students by helping them navigate campus and encouraging them to give back to their communities. In its first two years, NAVCAL helped over 300 students secure more than $1 million in scholarships while maintaining an average GPA of 3.6. With its "community, not competition" model, NAVCAL fosters a supportive environment where students share resources and thrive together.
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