Events for Admitted Students

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Want to hear more about life and learning in the College of Chemistry (CoC)? Please check out the opportunities below, which include our Cal Day and Golden Bear Welcome activities, as well as in-person information sessions and Q & A's!


Saturday, April 8, Power in Community Day

A special opportunity for underrepresented, first-generation, or low-income students to learn more about the Berkeley community, as well as about resources and spaces on campus that will help you thrive!

  • 10:30-2 pm: Visit the CoC Advising Table at the Resource Fair, Upper Sproul Plaza (weather permitting)

Friday, April 21, 3-4 pm, Info Session

In-person informal Information Session for admitted first-years, CoC Undergraduate Advising Center, 121 Gilman Hall

  • Q& A with current CoC undergraduates & college advisers
  • Limited to 25, RSVP required
  • RSVP only if you can commit to attending if invited; students only please

Saturday, April 22, Cal Day

College of Chemistry Plaza, 10-4 PM (in-person)

  • 10-12 noon: Presentation and Q&A with CoC's Undergraduate Dean, Prof. John Arnold, 1 Pimentel Hall
  • 12 noon-4 pm: Info tables with advisers, CoC student orgs, CoC's career counselor and Undergraduate Dean, Peer Advisers, and more!
  • 12 noon-2 pm: Undergraduate Research Fair (outdoors) – Engage with current students doing research in CoC faculty labs!
  • 1-3 pm: Tours of the College led by current students

Tuesday, April 25, 4-5 pm, Q&A

Virtual Q&A for Admitted First-years via Google Meet

Please RSVP by April 24 for a link to the session


Saturday, May 6, Welcome & Resource Fair

Office of Undergraduate Admissions’ Golden Bear Welcome + Resource Fair for Admitted Transfer Students

  • 10:30-11:30 am – College break-out sessions

Wednesday, May 10, 4-5 pm, Q&A

Virtual Q&A for Admitted Transfer Students via Google Meet

Please RSVP by May 9 for a link to the session