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
2020–21 Academic Year
Fall First-Year (Freshman)
| Event/Program | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Golden Bear Advising | June 2–June 23 |
| Exemption Requests Due | July 19 |
| Fall Course Enrollment Begins | July 16 |
| Golden Bear Prep | July 21–Aug. 14 |
| Campus Move-In (Visit Housing website for further information.) | To Be Determined |
| Golden Bear Orientation (All events to be available online.) | Aug. 21–25 |
| Fall Classes Begin | Aug. 26 |
Fall Transfer Students
| Event/Program | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Golden Bear Advising | June 16–30 |
| Exemption Requests Due | July 19 |
| Fall Course Enrollment Begins | July 14 |
| Golden Bear Prep | July 21–Aug. 14 |
| Campus Move-In (Visit Housing website for further information.) | To Be Determined |
| Golden Bear Orientation (All events to be available online.) | Aug. 21–25 |
| Fall Classes Begin | Aug. 26 |
Golden Bear Experience Spring 2021 First-Year (Freshmen) & Transfer Students
| Event/Program | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Golden Bear Advising | Oct. 7–25 |
| Exemption Requests Due | Dec. 1 |
| Course Enrollment Begins | Nov. 10 |
| Golden Bear Prep | Dec. 9–Jan. 8 |
| Golden Bear Orientation | Jan. 14–16 |
| Spring Classes Begin | Jan. 19 |