Join us for our annual transfer admitted student event where the Berkeley community welcomes you, our newly admitted transfer students.
The program will begin with a Welcome Session at Haas Pavilion at 9 a.m. Afterwards, you can enjoy a visit with your academic department, learn about resources and opportunities for UC Berkeley students, take a campus tour and much more. Register for Golden Bear Welcome here.
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 Yanny Chavarria at ouareservations@berkeley.edu with as much advance notice as possible and at least 7-10 days in advance of the event. Service animals are welcome.
Newly admitted students and their families are invited to an early morning welcome with Associate Vice Chancellor and Enrollment and Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, Olufemi Ogundele, along with remarks from other campus leaders. After the morning welcome, you’ll also visit with representatives from your college, take a guided campus tour, and explore a variety of campus resources designated to support your success as a Golden Bear.
Must-Do Activities at Golden Bear Welcome 2025
1. Welcome Session
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Newly admitted students and their families are invited to an early morning welcome with Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Admissions, Olufemi Ogundele, along with remarks from other UC Berkeley campus leaders. The doors open at 8:00 a.m. and the official program begins at 9:00 a.m.
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 at Golden Bear Welcome. Find your college's session below:
College of Letters & Science
College of Letters & Science Welcome
10:30 a.m.
Zellerbach Hall
Rausser College of Natural Resources
Rausser College of Natural Resources Dean’s Welcome
10:30 a.m.
Dwinelle Hall, Room 155
College of Environmental Design
College of Environmental Design Welcome Session
10:30 a.m.
Bauer Wurster Hall, Room 112
College of Chemistry
College of Chemistry Transfer Student Experience
10:30 a.m.
Dwinelle Hall, Room 145
College of Engineering
College of Engineering Welcome Session
10:30 a.m.
Banatao Auditorium in Sutardja Dai Hall
Haas School of Business
Haas Transfer Admit Welcome Session
10:30 a.m.
Hass School of Business, Andersen Auditorium
College of Computing, Data Science and Society
College of Computing, Data Science and Society (CDSS): Unlocking the Future - Welcome & Info Session
10:30 a.m.
Wheeler Hall, Room 150 (Auditorium)
*Find more information on these events, and much more on Guidebook. Please confirm your registration to use 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 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and then tours on the half-hour with the last tour at 3:30 p.m.
5. Blue Carpet Events between Dwinelle and Wheeler Halls
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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 Golden Bear Welcome on your portal and show your confirmation page to staff to get your swag.