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 September 22, 2022
2022–2023 Academic Year Golden Bear Experience
Spring 2023 First-Year Global Management Program (GMP), Transfer, and UCEAP Students
| Event/Program | Date(s) |
|---|---|
|
*Note: UCEAP Students will not complete Golden Bear Advising |
Oct. 4–23 |
| Exemption Requests Due | Dec. 11 |
| Course Enrollment Begins | Nov. 8 |
| Golden Bear Prep and EverFi Safe & Inclusive Campus Training | Dec. 6–Jan. 6 |
| Campus Move-In (Visit Housing website for further information.) | Jan. 12 |
| Golden Bear Orientation | Jan. 12-15 |
| Spring Classes Begin | Jan. 17 |
| Getting Your Bearings | Jan. 17–Feb. 10 |
Fall 2022 First-Year (Freshman)
| Event/Program | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Golden Bear Advising | May 31–June 21 |
| Fall Course Enrollment Begins | July 14 |
| Exemption Requests Due | July 17 (extended from July 10) |
| Golden Bear Prep and EverFi Safe & Inclusive Campus Training | July 19–Aug. 12 |
| Campus Move-In (Visit Housing website for further information.) | Aug. 16-17 |
| Golden Bear Orientation Check In | Aug. 17 |
|
Golden Bear Orientation |
Aug. 18-22 |
| Getting Your Bearings | Aug. 23–Sept. 9 |
| Fall Classes Begin |
Aug. 24 |
Fall 2022 Transfer & UCEAP Students
| Event/Program | Date(s) |
|---|---|
|
*Note: UCEAP Students will not complete Golden Bear Advising |
June 14–28 |
| Fall Course Enrollment Begins | July 12 |
| Exemption Requests Due | July 17 (extended from July 10) |
| Golden Bear Prep and EverFi Safe & Inclusive Campus Training | July 19–Aug. 12 |
| Campus Move-In (Visit Housing website for further information.) | Aug. 16-17 |
| Golden Bear Orientation Check In | Aug. 17 |
| Golden Bear Orientation | Aug. 18-22 |
| Getting Your Bearings | Aug. 23–Sept. 9 |
| Fall Classes Begin | Aug. 24 |