Students
Building a Berkeley engineer
Welcome to Berkeley Engineering!
Whether you’re an entering student or preparing to graduate, Engineering Student Services (ESS) can help you optimize your time and maximize your educational experience. We offer information and how-to’s on everything from choosing a major to planning your post-graduate career. Our extensive support services and high-quality programs will help you navigate your path at Berkeley Engineering and empower you to be your best.
Academic deadlines:
Fall 2021
Advising & counseling
Berkeley Engineering offers a range of advising options to help you thrive both academically and personally. We want to make your time here as successful and rewarding as possible.
Academic support
The Center for Access to Engineering Excellence, located in 227 & 240 Bechtel Engineering, is a hub for student engagement and academic success. Drop-in tutoring services from current students is available for most engineering core courses.
Programs
We offer a wide variety of programs to support the success of engineering students during their time at Berkeley and beyond. These include specialized experiences for incoming first-year and transfer students, and a range of mentorship programs connecting undergraduates with fellow students, alumni and faculty.
ESS also offers engineering workshops each semester to help students make the most of their time as undergraduates in Berkeley Engineering. And programs like LeaderShape and the Grand Challenges Scholars Program offer unique opportunities to students in all engineering majors.
Student life
Learning and “lightbulb” moments aren’t confined to the classroom. They can happen anywhere — at the coffee house, on a team project, in a casual conversation over pizza. At Berkeley Engineering, you’re surrounded by some of the smartest, most creative and entrepreneurial people you’ll ever meet.
Teams & organizations
Take what you’ve learned in the classroom or lab, then add character development and leadership skills. Competition teams and student organizations give you the opportunity to showcase your work and develop new ideas. You’ll also be meeting new people, creating professional connections and expanding your skillsets.
Student leadership
Engineering Student Services is the place to go to learn about leadership and professional development opportunities. We can help you acquire the skills that will build your résumé, heighten your profile and launch your career.
Wellness & inclusion
Students are at the heart of Berkeley Engineering, so we foster a community that supports your success and helps you thrive.
We’ve collected resources, apps and services to foster student mental wellness, plus a host of do-it-yourself success tips to keep you focused and productive. We’ve also built a strong portfolio of programs and initiatives to advance equity and inclusion, to ensure that engineering benefits everyone.
Undergraduate Guide
The College of Engineering Undergraduate Guide provides information about degree requirements as well as important policies and procedures to help you successfully navigate your academic career.
Search the guide
COVID-19
As the coronavirus recedes in California, UC Berkeley is transitioning to “close-to-normal” operations for Fall 2021.
Register for classes
Important dates, enrollment limits, and step-by-step instructions will help you get ready to sign up for classes for the upcoming semester. Don’t wait to schedule an adviser visit and get your paperwork in order.
Forms & petitions
Resources
- Welcome Engineer podcast
- The Toolkit: Building the complete Berkeley engineer
- Equity & inclusion
- Career development