Have a question? Here are a few common questions and answers. For more, review the FAQs in your MAP@Berkeley portal.
Q: How do I accept my offer of admission?
A: Accepting your offer of admission includes agreeing to the honor code, accepting your conditions of admission, and paying a $250 deposit, if required. The deposit is non-refundable and will be credited towards your first semester tuition bill.
Q: May I pay my admission deposit a few days past the deadline?
A: Unfortunately, no. There are no exceptions.
Q: What are the Conditions of Admission?
A: Every offer of admission is conditional. All admitted students must meet specific requirements to maintain Berkeley’s offer of admission. When accepting the offer, each student is required to review and agree to the conditions of admission. A printable version of these conditions, along with the offer letter, is available in the MAP@Berkeley portal. To proceed to the admission deposit payment screen, students must select all condition checkboxes and click ‘continue.’.
Q: If I am unable to meet all of my Conditions of Admission, what will happen?
A: Your admission to Berkeley will typically be cancelled if you fail to meet your conditions of admission. You must contact the Admissions Office using the Undergraduate Admission Update form if you believe you will not be able to meet your Conditions of Admission. The Undergraduate Admissions Update form will be available to students on the MAP@Berkeley portal page after April 1, 2025.
Q: How do I know which documents I am supposed to send to Berkeley?
A: You can view a list of all required documents and their submission status in the task list at the center of the CalCentral dashboard. Each document will be marked with one of the following statuses:
* Due date– If it has not been received
* Received– If it has been received and is in the process of being reviewed, but is not yet considered complete
* Complete– If it has been reviewed and confirmed by an admissions officer
Q: I am a first-year admit, but I took some college courses. The grades that I received for my college coursework are recorded on my high school transcript. Do I still need to submit a college transcript?
A: Yes. You must also submit an official transcript from the college or university where you took courses, even if the grade is recorded on your high school transcript.
Q: May I defer my admission to next fall?
A: The Office of Undergraduate Admission reviews requests to defer for compelling reasons. To request a deferral, submit the Request for Deferment form. The Request for Deferment form will be available from May 1 to June 1, 2025. You will receive a response to your request for deferment by July 31, 2025
Q: Can I apply for housing before I accept my offer of admission?
A: No, you can apply for housing only after you accept your offer of admission and before the housing application deadline, using your CalNet credentials.
Q: Who should I contact if my courses, grades, or test scores change after being admitted?
A: Report any changes to your schedule through the Undergraduate Admissions Update form on the MAP@Berkeley portal page, available after April 1, 2025. Rest assured, your submission will be captured and responded to.