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Welcome to the College of Environmental Design! We’re excited you are considering joining our community. As the #1 public university in the nation for architecture and the built environment, the College of Environmental Design upholds UC Berkeley’s public mission: enhancing society and the greater good through research and design and providing pathways to success for students from all backgrounds.
Getting Started
The CED Office of Undergraduate Advising and the CED Admissions Ambassadors hold virtual and in-person information sessions throughout the year for prospective students. Meet undergraduate advisers and current students, learn more about the college, majors, and admissions criteria, and get tips on maximizing your chances for admission.
Admissions Requirements
All prospective students must meet the minimum eligibility requirements defined by the University of California. Transfer students must also complete all of the CED’s lower-division requirements to be eligible for consideration.
More information on dates and deadline are available here.
Freshman Applicants
Incoming freshman, including international applicants, can see a detailed list of admissions requirements on the UC Berkeley Office of Undergraduate Admissions website.
Transfer Applicants
We welcome applications from transfer students. Transfer students are admitted at the junior level only (90 quarter units or 60 semester units of transferable college credit) and must have completed all general education requirements and all lower-division major requirements. International transfer applicants should consult the UC Berkeley Office of Undergraduate Admissions website for additional information.
International Applicants
We welcome applications from international students. See Berkeley International Office for more information.
Resources
See the UC Berkeley Office of Undergraduate Admissions for a more thorough list of resources. Professional resources include: