Prospective Freshmen

You may already know that Berkeley is a highly selective public university.  But did you know that every freshman application to Berkeley is read individually in our comprehensive review process?  That's because we're looking for students who can add to the extraordinary educational atmosphere at Berkeley; although grades and test scores are important, we're not just looking at the numbers. 


Applying for Admission
Berkeley freshmen applicants use the University of California application form. 

Click here for the fall application timetable.

Fall 2008 Freshman Admissions Data*

Fall 2008 Freshman Profile*

* Based on Office of Undergraduate Admissions data

After You File
Once you file a UC application to Berkeley, you may check the status of your application, accept an offer of admission, sign up for orientation and fulfill other enrollment requirements, all through myBerkeleyApplication,our secure, online applicant system.

Please note the following once you've filed your application:
Order test score reports. Freshman applicants should have the relevant testing agency send their official ACT and/or SAT results to all campuses to which they have applied.
Order final transcripts. Send transcripts only if you are admitted. If you're admitted for the fall term, arrange to have final, official transcripts to the campus Admissions Office no later than July 15.
Letters of recommendation. In most cases, UC does not require or solicit letters of recommendation for undergraduate admission. Do NOT submit recommendations unless they are specifically requested by a UC campus.

Please also visit: Applicant FAQs  

Requesting Admissions Information
Please note that the Office of Undergraduate Admissions does not maintain a mailing list for prospective students.  All of our admissions publications are available to view and download at Online Publications.