UC Berkeley's Underground Scholars creates a pathway for incarcerated, formerly incarcerated and system-impacted individuals into higher ed. The group is building a prison-to-school pipeline through recruitment, retention, advocacy, and career services.
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"In one notable change, UC Berkeley was deemed the country’s top public university."
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/23/u...
A close-up shot of a small stone bear statue sitting atop a square stone pillar. The bear is looking down with its paws clasped.
A vintage-style bronze lamp with two bell-shaped shades sits on a long wooden table in Doe Library's reading room.
A detailed close-up of a section of Sather Gate's ornate metal with a teal-green patina. The gate features intricate, symmetrical scrollwork with swirling, leaf-like patterns.
A puddle on a red brick walkway reflects a clear image of the Campanile tower against a blue sky. Part of a tree is also reflected on the left.
There's beauty in the details. 🔍✨ Look closely around UC Berkeley's campus and you'll find things that often go unnoticed. #ucberkeley
A photo of the Campanile alongside blue text in front of a yellow background that reads "#1 - UC Berkeley has once again been ranked as the top public university in the nation by Forbes."
#1 in our hearts and on the charts. 💙🐻😉
Among the top five universities, UC Berkeley is notable for the lowest average debt upon graduation: $6,529. Median annual salary over the first 20 years after graduation? $170,100. #GoBears
Full story 👉 bit.ly/4n3ExUO
Easy choice. 🐻😌 #GoBears
A group of seven admissions counselors from various universities posing for a photo at Madera College.
Our first outreach visit at Madera College for this fall! 🐻 Even an impromptu thunderstorm couldn’t dim the excitement from all the prospective transfer applicants we met. 🌦️ #GoBears
Over three transformative days, more than two dozen professionals, faculty, and student leaders gathered to explore how colleges and universities can move beyond compliance to build disability-affirming cultural spaces.
diversity.berkeley.edu/news/uc-berk...
Transfers applicants! Want to learn about how to make the most of the PIQ section of the UC application? Our counselors are here to shed light on best practices and what we look for in a prospective student's answers to the PIQs. ⤵️📷🐻
youtu.be/7imzOhf6h6o
Ever wondered what’s at the top? ✨🤩🔭
BTW - the Campanile is open for visitors most days of the week! You can check the hours of operation at visit.berkeley.edu/campus-attra...
Three UC Berkeley admissions counselors pose in front of a Puente banner.
We had a great time presenting at the Puente Project MaS Summer Academy today. #GoBears 🤩
The Puente Project is a national award-winning program that has improved the college-going rate of tens of thousands of California's educationally underrepresented students since 1981.
It's timeeeeee! 😱 The University of California application for fall 2026 has officially opened. Get started today!
✍️ For more information on how to apply, head to: admissions.berkeley.edu
#universityofcalifornia #UCBerkeley
Have you heard of transferbound.com? It can be a great tool to explore different major options across various UCs and CSUs! 🤗
📚 Learning about what majors a university offers and figuring out how to craft a college application that sets you up for success is no small task! Watch us break down the wide range of majors available at UC Berkeley:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlC8...
Applying to UC Berkeley this year? Hear directly from UC Berkeley students and admissions staff in this overview of the application process: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FgW...
🛎️ Attention incoming Golden Bears: Don't forget to submit your official transcripts by July 1st.
This deadline is required for all committed first-year and transfer students! 🐻
Note: The deadline for other official documents, such as AP exam scores, is July 15th.
Jayda poses with a Dodgers mascot outside Dodger Stadium.
Jayda and Lizbeth pose for a photo behind a UC Berkeley admissions table covered with informative materials during College Prep Day.
🐻⚾️ We had a great time meeting with prospective students at Dodger Stadium for this year's College Prep Day in Los Angeles!
This was also Jayda's first college fair with us as a staff member. We're thrilled to have her join us as an Assistant Director, LA Regional Rep! 👏
A transfer admit at Golden Bear Welcome, an on-campus celebration, poses for a photo with an "I <3 UC Berkeley" cardboard cutout.
Transfer admits: You belong at Berkeley! 🐻🫶
The deadline to accept your offer of admission is June 1 by 11:59 p.m. PT. ⏱️
#GoBears #transferadmissions
#ucberkeley
Karla poses for a photo with a Mexican flag while wearing her UC Berkeley graduation attire.
Karla de la Cruz’s path to UC Berkeley wasn't easy. For much of her life, she didn’t think going to college was feasible...now she's graduated from the world’s top public university with a degree in sociology. 🎓
#GoBears #UCBerkeley
Read the full story:
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Daniela poses for a photo on UC Berkeley's campus while wearing a blue and gold graduation stole and holding out her graduation cap.
“If I could talk to my freshman-year self, I’d tell her: You can do this...I spent so much of that first year drowning in self-doubt...Today, I carry myself with the courage to lead with conviction, and I am grateful UC Berkeley has aided me in that process.”
Daniela Castellanos | Class of 2025
A UC Berkeley student sits at their desk in a residence hall with their roommate sitting in a bunk bed above them in the background. a notification graphic is placed in the foreground with the text "first-year housing update / application deadline extended."
🏡🧳🐻 Committed first-years: UC Berkeley's housing application deadline has been extended until May 30th.
Don't delay: Apply today for guaranteed housing on campus!
For more details and to access the housing application portal, head to housing.berkeley.edu/apply
#GoBears
Graduates celebrate at UC Berkeley's 2025 commencement ceremony.
A UC Berkeley graduate sits at California Memorial Stadium while wearing a cap embroidered with the word "CAL" in blue and gold.
Graduates sit in front of a blue and gold banner at UC Berkeley's 2025 commencement ceremony.
Graduates pose for a photo at UC Berkeley's 2025 commencement ceremony.
They grow up so fast! 🥹🐻 Congratulations to all of our 2025 graduates. We're thrilled to see you complete your degrees and head out into the world. Berkeley will always be here for you to come back to! 💙
#GoBears
The Disabled Students Program at UC Berkeley has a new home at Dwinelle Annex, which has been renovated to feature sensory-friendly, accessible spaces for relaxation, offices for disability specialists to meet with students, and much more.
news.berkeley.edu/2025/04/08/i...
Two years ago, when Ryan and Melissa Mattson arrived at UC Berkeley as undergraduate history majors, they were excited, anxious — and double the age of many of their classmates.
Now 36 and 40, they will graduate this month in Berkeley’s class of 2025. 🎓
news.berkeley.edu/2025/05/07/h...
Two transfer admits take a photo at Golden Bear Welcome.
Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Enrollment Management & Undergraduate Admissions Olufemi Ogundele hosts a student panel at Golden Bear Welcome.
Admits get questions answered at the resource fair.
A family poses for a photo at Golden Bear Welcome 2025.
Transfer admits...you are golden. 💛
We hope you had a wonderful Golden Bear Welcome and had a chance to explore the academic and social opportunities available to you at UC Berkeley!
#GoBears
A family takes a photo at an on-campus event in front of a Cal flag.
Attention transfer admits and your supporters: Golden Bear Welcome is on Saturday, May 3! 🐻
This event is exclusively for admitted @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social transfer students. Join us for a welcome event at Haas Pavilion, campus tours, and more!
Registration is in your MAP@Berkeley portal.
A photo of Gave wearing a Cal sweatshirt on UC Berkeley's campus.
Hey Berkeley admits & prospective students! My name is Gave. I am a fourth year majoring in Media Studies & Asian American and Asian Diaspora Studies.
Tomorrow I'll be taking over IG to share with you a bit about my Berkeley experience. Tune in! #GoBears
instagram.com/caladmissions/
Transferring to Berkeley from another institution can be an exciting but also challenging transition. The Transfer Center helps you navigate the #1 public university in the world...all while being a place to study and make friends!
Learn more: transfers.berkeley.edu
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Oski the bear mascot pointing up to the sky.
A Cal flag waving in the wind with a group of people below.
A Cal Band saxophonist playing music in front of Sproul Hall.
Cal Day is here! 🐻🥳🙌
Make sure to download the Cal Day Guidebook app guidebook.com/guides to learn about everything that's happening today across campus!
A huge thank you to our sponsor BMO, the official bank of UC Berkeley!
#gobears #calday2025
Transfers…Congratulations and welcome to UC Berkeley! 🐻🫵
This is an incredible accomplishment and we hope to see you next fall! 💛 Make sure to check your admit portal for details on upcoming receptions and our official transfer celebration on Saturday, May 3! #GoBears
New UC Berkeley admits take a photo at a train station.
An OUA staff member takes a selfie on a plane with new admits.
New UC Berkeley admits on a bus ride to the Bay Area.
New UC Berkeley admits take a group photo at an airport in Ontario, CA.
Golden Bears OTW ✈️🐻🌉
Our staff is helping chauffeur new admits from across California to @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social for Senior Weekend and Cal Day! #GoBears #ucberkeley
