Transfer Students: Application & FAQ

How can Experience Berkeley help you?

We provide qualified African American, Chicano/Latino and Native American community college students with the information and tools necessary to apply for transfer to UC Berkeley.

80% success rate…and growing!
Mentoring and support throughout the application process from trained staff and students
Interactive workshops to prepare you for the U.C. Berkeley application with:
- Admissions and Financial Aid Officers
- Current Transfer Students
- Transfer Alumni

When should I register?

Now! Even though the program does not start until August, we start developing our relationship with you much earlier.

What are Program Dates?

We will have our flagship program in Mid-September and follow up after that point.

What will happen after I register?

After registering we will send you periodic tips, updates, reminders and helpful information. Depending on your location, we may have local workshops for you to attend.

I registered. What do I do next?

Visit Cal’s admissions office for more information
Make an appointment with a Berkeley Pre-Admissions advisor by calling (510) 642-3175
Talk with a transfer counselor at your community college and make sure you are on path to be IGETC certified.
Ask for information on IGETC.
Visit California’s online student-transfer system, ASSIST, to verify you are on tje path to transfer

Experience Berkeley Application for Junior College Transfer Students

Student's Name*
FirstLast
Date of Birth*
Untitled*
Race / Ethnicity
Address*
Street AddressAddress Line 2CityState / Province / RegionZip / Postal CodeCountry
Email*
Best phone number to reach you*
Best time to call you
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Academic Information
Junior College Name*
Junior College Address
Street AddressCityStateZip Code
Grade Point Average*
Expected Transfer Date
Intended Major at Cal
About You
How did you hear about the Experience Berkeley Program?
Please list any honors or awards you have received.
How did you prepare for standardized tests and/or college-bound courses?
Please list all languages, other than English, in which you can speak or write, and indicate your degree of proficiency in each. Please briefly describe how you acquired your knowledge of each language.
If you wish, please bring to our attention any special circumstances that might bear on our interpretation of your credentials or for which we may need to make accommodations to facilitate your participation.
Employment History (if applicable)
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Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement
In consideration of being permitted to participate in any way in the Experience Berkeley program, I, for myself, my heirs, personal representatives or assigns, do hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue Stiles Hall, its officers, employees, and agents from liability from any and all claims including the negligence of Stiles Hall, its officers, employees and agents, resulting in personal injury, accidents or illnesses (including death), and property loss arising from, but not limited to, participation in the Experience Berkeley program. By clicking Submit, you agree and digitally sign the application.