At this time the College of Environmental Design will no longer accept applications for the Global Access Program and will not continue the program unless otherwise announced. The Fall 2019 cohort will be the final group to complete the CED-GAP program.
CED is proud to have offered the Global Access Program. The Berkeley College of Environmental Design's Global Access Program (CED-GAP) provided unique access to top-notch Berkeley faculty, courses and networks within the innovation ecosystem of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley. Through CED-GAP, international studentswho participated were able to gain the knowledge, skills and connections necessary to excel as innovators and thought leaders in the fields that encompass sustainable environmental design. Built for both design majors (architects and landscape architects) as well as students seeking a broader understanding of the built environment, the core curriculum emphasizes sustainability, design, innovation, social equity and the history of cities and landscapes. A key program feature for design majors is the opportunity to take an integrated design studio, while non-design majors enjoy a broad range of classes from across the College.
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In addition to a formal course of study, CED-GAP students were integrated into the San Francisco Bay Area through field trips, site visits to museums, firm visits and college activities - these included public lectures, symposia, clubs, social events and conferences. While at Berkeley, CED-GAP students had an opportunity to explore their own professional development, learn about graduate school admissions, participate in cohort lunches and explore California through field trips that combine experiential education and fun.