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New student online orientation

Welcome to the College of Engineering’s Online Orientation, part of UC Berkeley’s Golden Bear Advising (GBA). Get ready to learn about your college and major requirements and choose your first semester classes.

Freshman Golden Bear Advising:
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Important Dates for FIRST YEAR students:

  • June 2: Golden Bear Advising begins
  • June 23: Golden Bear Advising completed deadline (If not completed you will have a registration hold until it is complete)
  • July 7: Hear back from your adviser
  • July 16: Enroll in classes
Transfer Golden Bear Advising:
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Important Dates for TRANSFER students:

  • June 16: Golden Bear Advising begins
  • June 30: Golden Bear Advising completed deadline (If not completed you will have a registration hold until it is complete)
  • July 7: Hear back from your adviser
  • July 14: Enroll in classes