Welcome New Admits!

Welcome to UC Berkeley from the Transfer Student Center!

UC Berkeley's Transfer Student Center

The Transfer Student Center is so proud to celebrate this milestone with you and your family. We know that transferring to a world-class university comes with plenty of questions—and we’ve got the answers.

For over 20 years, The Transfer Student Center has been the home base for transfer students, providing the community, guidance, and resources you need to thrive at Berkeley. Whether you’re feeling nervous or ready to hit the ground running, remember: you belong here, and you aren’t walking this path alone.

Below you will find critical information about the Transfer Student Center services, upcoming events, and opportunities for the newest members of our transfer community!


Learn about some of our programs...


The Transfer Student Center offers a variety of support and services to help you thrive duing your time at Cal. Between out welcome events, 1:1 Counseling, semainars, and community spaces, we are here to ensure you have the resources you need. Below are a few we encourage you to check out as a new student: 
Transition Seminars for First-Semester Transfers 
Starting Point Mentorship Program
Sharer Scholars 

Visit Us!

In you are in or around Berkeley, we encourage you to stop by our locations. Our spring hours are 9-5pm, Monday- Thursday; 9-4pm, Fridays.

TSC Chavez: 100 Cesar Chavez Student Center (google map link)

TSC Anchor: 1923 Walnut Street (google map link)

Admissions FAQs for new admits

Have questions about your admissions status? Use this guide which answers some of the commonly asked questions. Please note that newly admittted transfer students can begin making counseling appointments with TSC staff in early summer after they have:

1. Accepted their admission offer 

AND

2. Completed their Golden Bear Advising Modules 

To learn more about your Golden Bear Experience, including Golden Bear Advising and Golden Bear Orientation, check out: https://orientation.berkeley.edu/new-students/


Meet the Transfer Student Center!

Find us as the following events

Cal Day

Saturday, April 18th | Resource Fair 

Transfer Weekend

Friday, May 1st | Resource Fair

Golden Bear Welcome

Saturday, May 2nd | Resource Fair

Transfer Regional Reception

Saturday, May 9th | Los Angeles, CA

Upcoming Workshops and Events

More events will be added, check back often!

Financial Aid 101 for Transfer Students

April 29 | 6 to 7 p.m.

This session hosted by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is intended for incoming transfer students and their supporters.
Register Here

Housing 

May 12 & May 26 | 5-6pm

Undecided Workshops

Description, RSVP