Applications for admission are available beginning in October of the year prior to the year in which you would enter Berkeley. The application filing period is October 1 – December 2. All applications must be submitted by November 30.
Berkeley does not offer application for early admission or early decision.
Important datesApplication availableAugust 1Application filing periodOctober 1-30Application deadlineDecember 2Apply for financial aid – FAFSA or CA Dream Act applications openDecember 1Berkeley notifies applicants of receipt of applicationBy Early DecemberOnline UC Transfer Application Update (TAU) deadlineJanuary 31 (priority)UC Berkeley mandatory forms deadlineJanuary 31FAFSA and CA Dream Act deadlineApril 2First-year decisions postedEnd of March*Transfer decisions postedEnd of April*First-year deadline to accept offer of admissionMay 15Transfer deadline to accept offer of admissionJune 1**Exact decision dates are given to current applicants in confirmation emails and on the student application portal.
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