Join us for our annual admitted student event where the Berkeley community welcomes you, our newly admitted students and families.
The program will begin with a Welcome Session at California Memorial Stadium at 8 am. Afterwards, you’ll be able to visit your academic departments, learn about resources and opportunities for Berkeley students, take a campus tour and much more. We’ll be updating this page with more details, so check back here as we get closer to the event.
If you require an accommodation for effective communication (ASL interpreting/CART captioning, alternative media formats, etc.) or information about campus mobility access features in order to fully participate in this event, please contact us at ouareservations@berkeley.edu with as much advance notice as possible and at least 7-10 days in advance of the event. Service animals welcome.
Highlights from 2024 Cal Day
1. Chancellor’s Welcome
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Newly admitted students and their families are invited to an early morning welcome with UC Berkeley Chancellor Carol Christ and Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Admissions, Olufemi Ogundele. You'll also hear from the ASUC (student body) president and experience some incredible student performances as early as 7:30am. The official program begins at 8 am.
2. College Sessions
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Getting connected with staff and resources at the college you are admitted to is a great first step to jump into the world of discovery. Every college is active on Cal Day. Find your college's session below:
College of Letters and Science
Finding Your Academic Path at Berkeley
9:30 am
Wheeler Auditorium 150
Rausser College of Natural Resources
Dean’s Welcome & Student Experience Panel
10:00 am
Mulford 159
College of Environmental Design
Deans and Chairs Reception
1:00 pm
Wurster Hall lobby
College of Chemistry
Presentation and Q&A with Dean, Professor John Arnold
10:00 am
1 Pimentel
College of Engineering
Welcome for Admitted Students
9:30 am
Memorial Glade
Haas School of Business
Spieker Undergraduate Business Program Welcome
Global Management Program Welcome
9:30 am
10:00 am
Haas School of Business, Andersen Auditorium
Haas School of Business N300
College of Computing, Data Science and Society
CDSS Information Session
11:00 am
Wheeler Auditorium 150
*Find more information on these events, and much more on Guidebook.
3. Information Zones
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From academic departments, to research opportunities, to resources and support, to student organizations - our information zones have little bit of everything. Visit the campuswide resource fair to learn more about the amazing opportunities that Berkeley has to offer. Check out Guidebook to locate all of the information zones.
4. Campus Tours
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Student campus ambassadors will take you on a one-hour walking tour of the campus! Learn about what it's like to be a Berkeley student as well as our traditions, student life, and history. Get all of your questions answered in order to make an informed decision about coming to Cal! Meet at the Tour Tent on the north side of South Hall, near Doe Library and the Campanile (Sather Tower). Tours happen continuously starting at 10am with the last tour at 3pm.
5. Blue Carpet Events at Memorial Glade
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Join us for the Blue Carpet event, where our newest Golden Bears are the VIPs. Get your swag bag (one per student) and take some photos on our blue carpet. This is also the area where you can accept your offer of admissions. Be sure to check in for Cal Day on your portal and show your confirmation page to staff to get your swag.
