Newly Admitted Students

Transfer Students

IMPORTANT: All official communication from UC Berkeley and the College of Environmental Design will go to your UC Berkeley email address. Please check this address frequently.

Choosing Your First-Semester Courses

After you accept UC Berkeley's offer of admission, you will receive information about Golden Bear Orientation and Golden Bear Advising from New Student Services. After you complete the on-line orientation assignments, you will be able to enroll in classes using Cal Central, UC Berkeley's course enrollment system. 

Major Handbooks

Your major handbook contains information about your graduation requirements and includes a sample graduation plan. 

Evaluation of Transfer Work

To make your transition to UC Berkeley as smooth as possible, it is important for you to complete the transfer evaluation process as soon as possible. Your registration will be blocked if you have not submitted all required course evaluation documentation. Contact Nancy Trinh immediately at nantrinh@berkeley.edu if you have questions.

UC Berkeley Transfer Student Center

The Transfer Student Center serves a diverse population of students and is dedicated to providing programs and services in support of the academic and personal success of transfer, re-entry, and student parents. The transfer center offers a variety of services including: