Below are helpful tips that can assist you as you plan your schedule and work towards joining the Cal community!

Information for Prospective Student Parents
Follow the link above to download a document specifically geared for student parents interested in studying at UC Berkeley

Admission to UC Berkeley as a transfer student
UC Berkeley accepts applications for the fall semester only. Transfer admission is limited to those students who have completed a minimum of 60 UC-transferable semester units, as well as appropriate coursework. To assist you in the development of your community college education plan, be sure to go to www.assist.org.

A very helpful website on admission requirements, what to expect when you transfer to Berkeley and an Applicant FAQ can be found at:

UC Berkeley Office of Undergraduate Admissions Transfer Page
http://students.berkeley.edu/admissions/transfer.asp

Units taken at community colleges and other four year institutions may transfer to Berkeley. In order to determine which units will transfer:

Community college students
If you have specific questions on admission requirements or the admissions process, you can contact:

Omar Ramirez - TRSP Outreach Coordinator - 510.643.9896

Keith Schoon - Community College Transfer Center - 510.643.7159.

*Community college students can receive assistance with their transcripts from their community college counselors or online at: www.assist.org. The website indicates which units are transferable, general education and major requirements, and how they apply to the California State University or University of California systems.

Four-year and Out-of-state students
Students from four-year schools can contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, http://admissions.berkeley.edu or call (510) 642-3175. Admissions Officers are available between May 1 and December 1 to review transcripts for students from other four year colleges only.

You may apply or download a copy of the application at: http://www.ucop.edu/pathways/appctr.html .

The deadline for filing, whether electronically or by mail, is November 30. Transfer admission decisions are available on April 30. Students can check online on that
day via the My Berkeley Application web page.

Other Important Resources
Financial Aid

Childcare Referrals
If you have questions about childcare options, please contact Alice Jordan, Coordinator of Student Parent Programs and Services at the Transfer, Re-entry, and Student Parent Center. Alice can be reached at ajordan@berkeley.edu or by phone at 510-643-5729..


Majors
You can explore majors at UC Berkeley, another UC campus or at a California State University at www.assist.org. The website provides several paths to learn about specific majors, course requirements for majors, and major preparation at community colleges.

It is also beneficial to review online information on your intended major(s) and minor(s) at the UC Berkeley Homepage:

College of Chemistry

College of Engineering

College of Environmental Design

College of Letters and Science

College of Natural Resources

Undergraduate School of Business


Advice to transfer students

Plan early and make use of resources such as your community college counselor, www.assist.org, and UC representatives who may visit your school.

Don't give up your dream if you have one bad semester or year. Strive to learn from circumstances that impacted your academic studies. Remain motivated and determined to use your talents and strengths to the best of your ability.

Create a network of counselors and faculty who can provide guidance and support as you make progress and excel at the community college and who encourage you to apply to UC Berkeley or other four year educational institutions.

For additional tips, please refer to the UC Berkeley Office of Undergraduate Admissions website.

And lastly, one way to connect with UC Berkeley students is through the Starting Point Mentorship Program, which provides Bay Area community college students with UC Berkeley mentors who are enrolled in a Social Welfare or Ethnic Studies sponsored course. Participating community colleges include: Vista Community College, Merritt College, Chabot College, Diablo Valley College, and Contra Costa College.

UC Berkeley Home Page

Transfer, Re-entry, and Student Parent Center (TRSP)

Re-entry Transfer Student Association for Recruitment and Retention

Career Center

Student Parent Association

Student Life Advising Services

Undergraduate Admissions

Office of Financial Aid

Student-To-Student Peer Counseling

Child Care

Family Housing

Berkeley Parents Network

Student Parent Handbook

Sage Scholars