UC Berkeley Admissions

Prospective students: Join us tonight for a panel with current Berkeley students as part of our Believe, Build and Belong Webinar Series. Hear directly from current students about all things Berkeley. From applying, to life on campus, to the academic experience, get informed as you make your college application decisions! 🐻

📍Where? Virtual (Registration link via our Instagram Stories!)
⏱️When? Today! October 29, 6 PM PST

Are you thinking about transferring to Berkeley or another UC? We want you here! Our campuses offer numerous resources for transfer students, and the UC system has a newly redesigned guide to help you navigate the process and find your ideal campus. Get started today!

transfer.universityofcalifornia.edu

As we zoom into the weekend here are some resources for those of you who are still working on your UC application! 👇
https://admissions.berkeley.edu/apply-to-berkeley/application-resources/

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It was great getting to share information about the UC system to some amazing scholars alongside our and fam!

Fall 🍂📸 🐻 dump!

🌞 Nothing beats loungin' around under the Campanile on a sunny Saturday afternoon. What’s your favorite way to soak up the sun?

Come take a swipe through “campus” as we give you the inside scoop on all of UC Berkeley’s undergraduate colleges! 🐻👋

You can study almost anything at UC Berkeley. From nanoscience to ethnic studies to landscape architecture, discover what is available to students at the #1 public university ➡️ guide.berkeley.edu

Loans, work study, scholarships...there are so many different ways to fund your college journey. Don't feel overwhelmed! Tune in for an overview of how financial aid works at Cal - how and when to apply, searching for scholarships & other hot topics. 🐻

Understanding Financial Aid at UC Berkeley Loans, work study, scholarships...there are a lot of different ways to fund your college journey. UC Berkeley strives to make its world class education affor...

❗️TODAY: Join us for an admissions event with the College of Letters and Science!

Featuring Nobel laureate Dr. Randy Schekman and Sharon Mueller (Assistant Dean of L&S Advising), learn more about the largest college at the #1 public university.

Registration link is in our Stories and bio! 🐻

❗️TODAY: Join us for an admissions event with the College of Letters and Science! Featuring Nobel laureate Dr. Randy Schekman and Sharon Mueller, Assistant Dean of L&S Advising, learn about the largest college at the #1 public university.

*Open to all prospective students and their families! 🐻

Time? 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (PDT)

Register here 👇
https://apply.berkeley.edu/register/?id=4404fe7c-05d6-414d-bc60-a7908a968fd0

👋 Are you hoping to learn more about UC Berkeley but are unable to make an in-person visit? We’re hosting virtual campus visits AND admissions presentations for prospective high school & transfer students. The schedules are as follows:

🔵 Upcoming Virtual Campus Visits (Student Led)
* Sunday, September 29
* Sunday, October 13
* Sunday, October 27
* Sunday, November 10
* Sunday, November 24
(Registration link is in our bio)

🟡 Virtual Admissions Presentations
* High school sessions are every Thursday at 3pm.
* Transfer sessions are every Tuesday at 3pm.
(Registration link is in our bio)

See you 🫵 there!

“I was struggling in my classes, and through EOP, I discovered the Student Learning Center, which provided free tutoring to students…That’s when I felt like I could do this. Through EOP and the Undocumented Student Program, I built a community and became an internal outreach intern to help others find theirs.”
Karla | Chemical Engineering | Class of 2025  

Despite the challenging experiences she faced at the beginning of her college journey, Karla is set to graduate in Spring 2025 with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering. She is considering pursuing a master’s degree and applying her chemical engineering background to aerospace or the cosmetic industry, where she can explore creating products that are gentle on dyed hair. As she looks back on her time at Berkeley, a highlight for Karla has been attending yield events — the part of the college admissions process where students have already received their acceptance letter and are deciding whether or not to enroll.

“My advice to new students is to think not only about your academics but also your support systems on campus, like the Osos informational tabling and events at the Latinx Student Resource Center or EOP/USP in general. Don’t be scared to reach out, go to events, and build a community. Find those spaces where you feel like you belong. That’s how I found my sense of belonging at Berkeley.”

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✍️ - Elisa Smith

For Walter Hood, Chair and Professor of Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning at UC Berkeley, it was people's relationship with the land that spurred his intellectual curiosity and an accomplished career in the field.

Watch his 101 second breakdown below! ⬇️

Landscape architecture is more people than plants says UC Berkeley professor | 101 in 101 It might sound surprising, but landscape designer Walter Hood didn’t get into his field because he loves plants or trees. As he explains in this 101 in 101 v...

Attention prospective transfers and community college counselors - join us today for a live Q&A where UC staff will be available to answer your questions about transferring!

Register / Attend ⤵️
https://ucop.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U-aXcLNaSyS90hUGVxAD8Q #/registration

Just some of our fav idyllic paths to walk on Berkeley's campus. 🍃

This could be your home next year if you get to work on that UC application! Tap the link in our bio for application tips and support. 🐻✨

Attention prospective students - Our upcoming Believe, Build, Belong webinars can provide you with UC application support & expose you to various orgs on Berkeley's campus including financial aid, Study Abroad, and more!

Click below to register ⤵️
https://admissions.berkeley.edu/visit/events/

Filling out the UC application might seem intimidating at first…but it’s not as big of a time sink as you may think! Here are some things to keep in mind before you freak out. 🐻 ➡️

💸 *Note on fee waivers - You can see if you automatically qualify for a few waiver within the application. If you enter your family size and income in the “About you” section, you will see if you’ve qualified for an application fee waiver when you select your campuses in the “Campuses and majors” section.

Seeing these remarkable students bring their talents, experiences and dreams to Berkeley is the best kind of motivation for all of us here at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions as we begin our outreach season in earnest.

Here’s to the journey ahead for our current (and future) Golden Bears! 🌟

🔕 BTW: In observance of Labor Day, UC Berkeley’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be closed on Monday, September 2.

We also have some additional office closures as we gear up for another exciting outreach season. See below for details. ⬇️

❗️Attention Northern CA community college students: The Journey to UC deadline is almost here! This is a FREE 3-day program to jumpstart your knowledge about UC transfer admission requirements, learn about campus majors, and more! Register by August 31 at https://ua.ucdavis.edu/portal/journey-to-uc

We’re hiring current UC Berkeley students to join our amazing student advisors team!

🔵 Multiple Positions Available
🔵 Start Date: ASAP!
🔵 Pay Rate: $18.67 per hour

Student advisors are current UC Berkeley students who help throughout the year with recruiting efforts in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. They serve as a crucial point of contact for prospective students and their families through phone calls at our in-person and virtual front desks, our live chat system, and various in person and virtual outreach events.

As a student advisor, you help recruit next year’s class of Golden Bears. The role is not only an important and unique responsibility, but also a way to meet new friends, make an impact on prospective students and their families, and add valuable leadership experience.

Interested? The application link is in our bio! 🐻🤳

It's finally here - the first day of classes for our new and returning Golden Bears! 🐻🧠📚

Have you heard about UC Berkeley's popular "Berkeley Time" rule? In essence, it means that most classes will begin ten minutes after the official start time!

Happy first day of classes, Golden Bears! 💛 The busy morning rush was caught on camera at Stanley Hall.

First-year student Vihaan Hampihallikar's cricket career came to a halt after he suffered a traumatic eye injury during a routine practice game - so instead he shifted his mindset and created Open Your Eyes, a project that encourages people to donate their corneas for critical surgeries after they pass away.

At 16, he was a cricket star. Then an accident made him rethink his future. - Berkeley News New UC Berkeley student Vihaan Hampihallikar started playing cricket in Singapore at age 6. Ten years later, he made the national men’s team. After a traumatic eye injury derailed his plans, he started a project to help others get the health care they needed.