Courses

Independent Students in Higher Education: Re-entry Transition Course for Adult Learners (L&S 198)

The Re-entry Student Program offers a 1-unit P/NP transition course every Fall and Spring semester for first-year students seeking holistic support in navigating their first year at Cal. 

Spring 2026 Schedule:

  • Wednesday 3:00pm to 4:00pm (Class code #: 24453)

Class will meet on campus. Location information will be updated.

This course:

  • Is a discussion-based forum
  • Has discussions and assignments designed to coach students through the process of adjusting to academic life and complexities at Berkeley
  • Expands students' strategies for managing the demanding workload
  • Builds approaches for maximizing the opportunities available throughout campus
  • Affords the opportunity to network with other re-entry learners to build community and belonging
  • Directly shapes the quality of the re-entry student experience

Many re-entry students note that this course was foundational for their success at UC Berkeley!

Why take our L&S 198 Re-entry Transition Course?

Expand

Expand strategies for managing the demanding workload of a research university

Build

Build approaches for maximizing the opportunities available to students on campus

Network

Network with other adults learners to find community and camaraderie