Applications for admission are available beginning in October of the year prior to the year in which you would enter Berkeley. The application filing period is October 1 – December 2. All applications must be submitted by December 2.
Berkeley does not offer application for early admission or early decision.
Important dates
| Application available | August 1 |
|---|---|
| Application filing period | October 1-30 |
| Application deadline | December 2 |
| Apply for financial aid – FAFSA or CA Dream Act applications open | December 1 |
| Berkeley notifies applicants of receipt of application | By Early December |
| Online UC Transfer Application Update (TAU) deadline | January 31 (priority) |
| UC Berkeley mandatory forms deadline | January 31 |
| FAFSA and CA Dream Act deadline | April 2 |
| First-year decisions posted | End of March* |
| Transfer decisions posted | End of April* |
| First-year deadline to accept offer of admission | May 15 |
| Transfer deadline to accept offer of admission | June 1 |
**Exact decision dates are given to current applicants in confirmation emails and on the student application portal.