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 and virtual information sessions with current CoC students and college advisers!


Saturday, April 5, 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! Invitation only.


Friday, April 18, 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 20, RSVP required
  • RSVP only if you can commit to attending if invited; fully-vaccinated students only please

Saturday, April 19, Cal Day

College of Chemistry Plaza, 10:30-4 PM

  • 10:30-12:30: Presentation and Q&A with CoC's Undergraduate Dean, Prof. Roya Maboudian, 1 Pimentel Hall
  • 1-4 pm: Open House at Gilman Hall with advisers, CoC student orgs, CoC's career counselor and Undergraduate Dean, Peer Advisers, and more!
  • 1-3 pm: Undergraduate Research Fair at the Chemistry Library– Engage with current students doing research in CoC faculty labs!
  • 1-3 pm: Tours of the College led by current students

Wednesday, April 23, 5-7 pm, Q&A

Virtual Q&A with current students and college advisers for Admitted First-years and family via Google Meet

Please RSVP by 12 noon, April 22 for a link to the session.


Friday, May 2, 3-4 pm, Q&A

Virtual Q&A with current transfer students and college advisers for Admitted Transfer Students and family via Google Meet

Please RSVP by 12 noon, May 1 for a link to the session.


Saturday, May 3, Welcome & Resource Fair for Admitted Transfer Students

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

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