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
2021–22 Academic Year
Fall First-Year (Freshman)
| Event/Program | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Golden Bear Advising | June 1–June 22 |
| Exemption Requests Due | July 18 |
| Fall Course Enrollment Begins | July 15 |
| Golden Bear Prep | July 20–Aug. 13 |
| Campus Move-In (Visit Housing website for further information.) | Starting Aug. 16 |
| 2020-21 Golden Bear Orientation (All events to be available online.) | Aug. 19-23 |
| Getting Your Bearings | Aug. 24–Sept. 15 |
| Fall Classes Begin |
Aug. 25 |
Fall Transfer Students
| Event/Program | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Golden Bear Advising | June 15–29 |
| Exemption Requests Due | July 18 |
| Fall Course Enrollment Begins | July 13 |
| Golden Bear Prep | July 20–Aug. 13 |
| Campus Move-In (Visit Housing website for further information.) | Starting Aug. 16 |
| 2020-21 Golden Bear Orientation (All events to be available online.) | Aug. 19-23 |
| Getting Your Bearings | Aug. 24–Sept. 15 |
| Fall Classes Begin | Aug. 25 |
Golden Bear Experience Spring 2022 First-Year (Freshmen) & Transfer Students
| Event/Program | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Golden Bear Advising | Oct. 5–24 |
| Exemption Requests Due | To Be Determined |
| Course Enrollment Begins | Nov. 9 |
| Golden Bear Prep | Dec. 7–Jan. 7 |
| 2020-21 Golden Bear Orientation | Jan. 13-16 |
| Spring Classes Begin | Jan. 18 |