Dear New Golden Bears,
Congratulations on your admission to UC Berkeley, the #1 public institution in the world! Whether you’re joining us as a first year, transfer, or graduate student, we are thrilled to celebrate your amazing achievements and welcome you to our diverse and dynamic community.
Your journey at Berkeley is about more than just academics. It’s also about personal growth, becoming part of a community where everyone feels valued and supported and having a transformative experience that prepares for the life you want to lead.
Our campus is committed to equity and inclusion(link is external) by providing equitable opportunities, removing obstacles to success, and fostering belonging for all students, especially first-generation, low-income, and historically underrepresented students. We do this through our Thriving Initiatives and deep campus partnerships listed below.
Please explore the many resources and programs available for first year, transfer, and graduate students through the links below. Whether you're interested in academic support, leadership opportunities, or connecting with your communities, we're here to help you thrive.
We're excited to see the impact you'll have on our campus. On behalf of the Division of Equity and Inclusion, welcome to Berkeley!
In community,
Fabrizio Mejia (he/him/his), Interim Vice Chancellor of Equity and Inclusion
Elisa Diana Huerta (they/them/elle), Associate Vice Chancellor of Transformative Care & Community Engagement