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 28, 2023
2023–2024 Academic Year Golden Bear Experience
Fall 2023 First-Year (Freshman)
| Event/Program | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Golden Bear Advising | May 30–June 20 |
| Fall Course Enrollment Begins | July 13 |
| Exemption Requests Due | July 16 |
| Golden Bear Prep and Vector Solutions Safe & Inclusive Campus Training | July 18–Aug. 11 |
| Campus Move-In (Visit Housing website for further information.) | Aug. 15-16 |
| Golden Bear Orientation Check In | Aug. 16 |
|
Golden Bear Orientation |
Aug. 17-21 |
| Getting Your Bearings | Aug. 22–Sept. 10 |
| Fall Classes Begin |
Aug. 23 |
Fall 2023 Transfer & UCEAP Students
| Event/Program | Date(s) |
|---|---|
|
*Note: UCEAP Students will not complete Golden Bear Advising |
June 13–27 |
| Fall Course Enrollment Begins | July 11 |
| Exemption Requests Due | July 16 |
| Golden Bear Prep and Vector Solutions Safe & Inclusive Campus Training | July 18–Aug. 11 |
| Campus Move-In (Visit Housing website for further information.) | Aug. 15-16 |
| Golden Bear Orientation Check In | Aug. 16 |
| Golden Bear Orientation | Aug. 17-21 |
| Getting Your Bearings | Aug. 22–Sept. 10 |
| Fall Classes Begin | Aug. 23 |
Spring 2024 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. 17 |
| Course Enrollment Begins | Early Nov (dates TBD) |
| Golden Bear Prep and Vector Solutions Safe & Inclusive Campus Training | Dec. 5–Jan. 7 |
| Campus Move-In (Visit Housing website for further information.) | Jan. 11 |
| Golden Bear Orientation | Jan. 11-14 |
| Spring Classes Begin | Jan. 16 |
| Getting Your Bearings | Jan. 16–Feb. 10 |