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FIRST-YEAR PATHWAYS

Are you a freshman applicant? Check our Berkeley's First-Year Pathway programs that may be available to you for your first year.

First-Year Pathways

STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES

Berkeley provides many study abroad opportunities for students, including opportunities for first-year students. Check them out now.

Interested in Studying Abroad?

APPLICATION FAQS

Questions About Your Application

Find answers to frequently asked questions about your application.

BE BERKELEY

Your journey to becoming a UC Berkeley student starts here. As the front door of the university, the mission of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions is to recruit, select, admit, assist, and enroll an academically excellent, highly accomplished, and broadly diverse freshman and transfer class.

Explore this site to learn more about the application process and join our Be Berkeley email list to receive application tips, event invitations, and information about the Berkeley campus.

Considering Berkeley?

View our requirements and admissions process for freshman or transfer admissions.

FRESHMAN TRANSFER

Financing Your Education

Around 65% of students qualify for financial aid. Learn about the types of aid that may be available.

TYPES OF AID

What does it take to Be Berkeley?

Check out our student profile for our admit rate and GPA and test score averages.

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