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 on-campus orientation, successful academic advising, and proper course enrollment.
*October to January for Global Edge/Global Management/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 |
| Golden Bear Orientation Check-In (check in between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.) & Campus Move-In | Aug. 18 |
| Golden Bear Orientation | Aug. 19–25 |
| Getting Your Bearings | Aug. 26–Sept. 13 |
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 |
| Golden Bear Orientation Check-In (check in between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.) & Campus Move-In | Aug. 18 |
| Golden Bear Orientation | Aug. 19–25 |
| Getting Your Bearings | Aug. 26–Sept. 13 |
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 Check-In & Campus Move-In | Jan. 14 |
| Golden Bear Orientation | Jan. 14–17 |
| Getting Your Bearings | Jan. 18–Feb. 7 |
Golden Bear Experience Global Edge & Global Management Students
| Event/Program | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Golden Bear Advising | June 2–23 |
| Exemption Requests Due | July 19 |
| Golden Bear Prep | Dec 9–Jan 8 |
| Golden Bear Orientation Check-In (check in between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.) & Campus Move-In | Jan. 14 |
| Golden Bear Orientation | Jan. 14–17 |
| Getting Your Bearings | Jan. 18–Feb. 7 |
Parents & Supporters
| Event/Program | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Fall Parents/Supporters Orientation | Aug. 18, 2020 |
| Spring Parents/Supporters Orientation | Jan. 14, 2021 |