University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Berkeley requires a minimum of 120 credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. UC Berkeley accepts transfer credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, UC Berkeley does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 93% of students who start college at UC Berkeley graduate within six years.

UC Berkeley offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted			Unknown
IB Credits Accepted			Unknown
Summer Classes Available		X
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: UC Berkeley may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At UC Berkeley?

UC Berkeley has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with UC Berkeley directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at UC Berkeley

When choosing a major, UC Berkeley students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at UC Berkeley.

Student Designed Majors

UC Berkeley allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

UC Berkeley does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of California, Berkeley

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Does UC Berkeley Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ UC Berkeley offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does UC Berkeley Have An Online Program?

✅ UC Berkeley has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does UC Berkeley Give AP Credit?

🟨 UC Berkeley may offer credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Check with the school directly for any information on AP transfer credit.

Does UC Berkeley Have An Honors Program?

✅ UC Berkeley offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at UC Berkeley.

Does UC Berkeley Require Internships?

❌ Students at UC Berkeley are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While UC Berkeley does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

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Additional Information About University of California, Berkeley

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Dual Degree Programs at UC Berkeley

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

UC Berkeley does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does UC Berkeley have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

UC Berkeley has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at UC Berkeley include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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