Parent and Supporters Orientation Program
Updated September 22, 2022
If you are a parent or a supporter of an incoming freshman or transfer student to UC Berkeley curious about the ways you can support your student in their Berkeley journey, consider joining the Parent and Supporters Orientation! Date, time and location for the Spring 2023 Parent and Supporter Orientation are currently being determined. Check back in November for further details.
Spring 2023 Parent & Support Orientation Schedule
We are excited to welcome the Parents & Supporters of the incoming students of Spring 2023! We invite Parents & Supporters to join us on Thursday, January 12, 2023 from 11:30am to 4:00pm. You will be able to join your student during lunch and then participate in a concurrent program to your students.
- 11:30am-1:00pm: Check In & Lunch (Pauley Ballroom, MLK Student Union)
- 1:00-2:00pm: Q&A with Cal Parents (Stephens Lounge, MLK Student Union)
- 2:00-3:00pm: Campus Tour with Visitor Services (departing from Stephens Lounge)
- 3:00-4:00pm: Chancellor’s New Student Convocation (Wheeler Auditorium)
Fall 2022 Parent & Support Orientation Recording
We know that many Parents and Supporters were unable to attend the Fall 2022 program. Between travel, move in, finances, and GBO Check In (not to mention all the last minute trips to the store!), we know that it was a busy time. We were able to record the program. Due to the lighting of the room, the screen/slideshow is somewhat difficult to see in the recording. You can find a copy of the slides below as well for your reference.
- Fall 2022 Parent & Supporter Orientation Recording
- Fall 2022 Parent & Supporter Orientation Slidedeck
Campus Partner Resource Videos
For any questions you may have prior to the orientation program, you can watch the videos below recorded by our campus partners or visit their websites linked below with their contact information.
- Cal Parents Welcome
- Cal Student Central
- Residential Life
- University Health Services
- Financial Aid and Scholarships Office
- Understanding Billing and Payments
- Office of the Registrar
- Bank of the West
Cal Parents
Bienvenidos por parte de CalParents
Visit us at calparents.berkeley.edu | Contact us at calparents@berkeley.edu
Cal Student Central
Visit us at studentcentral.berkeley.edu | Contact us at 510-664-9181
Residential Life
Vida Residencial
Visit us at reslife.berkeley.edu | Contact us at 510-642-3213
University Health Services
Servicios de Salud Universitarios: Salud y Bienestar
Visit us at uhs.berkeley.edu | Contact us at 510-642-2000
Self-Help for Parents webpage and Parents and Community page
Financial Aid and Scholarships Office (FASO)
Oficina de Becas y Ayudas Económicas
Visit us at financialaid.berkeley.edu
Billing and Payment Services
Entendiendo lo Cobros y Pagos
Visit us at studentbilling.berkeley.edu | Contact us at 510-664-9181
Office of the Registrar
La Oficina del Registrador
Visit us at registrar.berkeley.edu | Contact us at 510-664-9181 or guide@berkeley.edu
Bank of the West, the official bank of UC Berkeley
Bank of the West, el Banco Oficial de UC Berkeley