These are the critical dates for the Golden Bear Experience, including Golden Bear Orientation (GBO). This page is updated often so please refresh your web browser each time you visit.
From May through September,* you as a newly admitted student will receive emails with important information and approaching deadlines. Check your UC Berkeley email account regularly and be sure to follow instructions and timelines to ensure a smooth orientation, successful academic advising, and proper course enrollment.
*October to January for January Start students
Updated March 7, 2024
2024–2025 Academic Year Golden Bear Experience
Fall 2024 First-Year (Freshman)
| Event/Program | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| June 4-June 25 | |
| Course Enrollment Begins | July 18 |
| Exemption Requests Due | July 21 |
| Golden Bear Prep and Vector Solutions Safe & Inclusive Campus Training | July 23-Aug. 16 |
| Campus Move-In (Visit Housing website for further information.) | Aug. 20-21 |
| Golden Bear Orientation Check-In | Aug 21 |
| Golden Bear Orientation | Aug. 22-Aug. 26 |
| Getting Your Bearings | Aug. 27-Sept. 15 |
| Fall Classes Begin | Aug. 28 |
Fall 2024 Transfer & EAP Students
| Event/Program | Date(s) |
|---|---|
|
*Note: UCEAP Students will not complete Golden Bear Advising |
June 18-July 2 |
| Fall Course Enrollment Begins | July 16 |
| Exemption Requests Due | July 21 |
| Golden Bear Prep and Vector Solutions Safe & Inclusive Campus Training | July 23-Aug. 16 |
| Campus Move-In (Visit Housing website for further information.) | Aug. 20-21 |
| Golden Bear Orientation Check In | Aug. 21 |
|
Golden Bear Orientation |
Aug. 22-Aug. 26 |
| Getting Your Bearings | Aug. 27-Sept. 15 |
| Fall Classes Begin |
Aug. 28 |
Spring 2025 First-Year Global Management Program (GMP), Transfer, and UCEAP Students
| Event/Program | Date(s) |
|---|---|
|
*Note: UCEAP Students will not complete Golden Bear Advising |
Oct. 6-29 |
| Fall Course Enrollment Begins | Early November |
| Exemption Requests Due | Dec. 15 |
| Golden Bear Prep and Vector Solutions Safe & Inclusive Campus Training | Dec. 10-Jan. 10 |
| Campus Move-In (Visit Housing website for further information.) | Jan. 16 |
| Golden Bear Orientation | Dates TBD |
| Getting Your Bearings | Jan. 21-Feb. 16 |
| Spring Classes Begin | Jan. 21 |