Parents & Supporters

Congratulations on your student’s acceptance as an undergraduate to UC Berkeley!

Your student will first complete online modules addressing academics and life at Berkeley and then will participate in Golden Bear Orientation, which will take place in Fall 2024.

While your students are transitioning to the campus community, here are some resources just for parents and student supporters.

There is an orientation just for Cal parents/supporters; find out specifics, including agenda details, on our Parents & Supporters Orientation page.

Not a parent? No problem!

Cal Parents and the Letter Home series are useful for anyone who serves as a support system for a Berkeley undergraduate.

Resources

Cal Parents Website
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Cal Parents provides many resources for parents, guardians, and families of all UC Berkeley students. You'll find a resource guide, Facebook community, and updates on campus policies.

Letter Home Newsletter
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Letter Home is a newsletter specifically geared to families of undergraduates at UC Berkeley, published by Cal Parents.

Fees, Requirements, Etc.
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You may learn about fees, requirements, and other important matters on our Policies page. If you or your student has other questions about the Golden Bear Experience, including Golden Bear Orientation, that are not included elsewhere, please also see our FAQs page.