When does UC Berkeley’s fall 2023 semester actually start?
I’m trying to figure out when classes begin at Berkeley for the fall 2023 semester. I’ve looked at a couple of calendars on their website but got kind of confused because orientation, move-in, and class start dates all seem to be different. I’d really appreciate it if someone who’s currently at Cal or knows for sure could clarify the exact date classes start.
I’m asking because I’m planning my summer job and need to make sure I don’t accidentally overlap with the start of school if I get in. If anyone could also mention when people usually move in or when welcome events happen, that would be awesome, too.
Thanks for any info you have!
I’m asking because I’m planning my summer job and need to make sure I don’t accidentally overlap with the start of school if I get in. If anyone could also mention when people usually move in or when welcome events happen, that would be awesome, too.
Thanks for any info you have!
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Kathy Jayanth
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UC Berkeley’s fall 2023 semester officially began with the first day of instruction on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. That’s the date classes actually started and attendance typically becomes important starting then.
For planning purposes, here’s a general breakdown of key dates around the start of the semester:
- Move-in for most new students in the residence halls generally occurs the weekend before classes begin. For fall 2023, move-in for freshmen was from Saturday, August 19 through Monday, August 21.
- Golden Bear Orientation, which is the main orientation program for new undergraduates, started right after move-in and continued until the day before classes (so, August 19–22). This program is highly recommended for new students and includes activities, campus tours, and community-building events.
- Welcome Week events usually happen the weekend before classes through the first week of school, giving students a chance to meet new people, learn about resources, and get settled in.
If you’re finalizing your summer job, definitely try to wrap up by mid-August—especially if you’ll be living on campus and want to participate in orientation or any early events. Most students aim to arrive several days before the first day of class to move in, attend orientation, and get acquainted with campus.
As an example, last year a friend of mine worked at a summer camp until August 16, then flew out, moved in on August 19, and had just enough time to settle and join orientation.
Check the UC Berkeley Registrar’s academic calendar if you need confirmation, but you can plan for:
- First day of classes: August 23, 2023
- Move-in & orientation: August 19–22, 2023
Hope this helps with your planning! If you need more details on housing move-in assignments or specific orientation events, the Cal Housing and New Student Services websites can provide more exact details closer to next year’s cycle.
For planning purposes, here’s a general breakdown of key dates around the start of the semester:
- Move-in for most new students in the residence halls generally occurs the weekend before classes begin. For fall 2023, move-in for freshmen was from Saturday, August 19 through Monday, August 21.
- Golden Bear Orientation, which is the main orientation program for new undergraduates, started right after move-in and continued until the day before classes (so, August 19–22). This program is highly recommended for new students and includes activities, campus tours, and community-building events.
- Welcome Week events usually happen the weekend before classes through the first week of school, giving students a chance to meet new people, learn about resources, and get settled in.
If you’re finalizing your summer job, definitely try to wrap up by mid-August—especially if you’ll be living on campus and want to participate in orientation or any early events. Most students aim to arrive several days before the first day of class to move in, attend orientation, and get acquainted with campus.
As an example, last year a friend of mine worked at a summer camp until August 16, then flew out, moved in on August 19, and had just enough time to settle and join orientation.
Check the UC Berkeley Registrar’s academic calendar if you need confirmation, but you can plan for:
- First day of classes: August 23, 2023
- Move-in & orientation: August 19–22, 2023
Hope this helps with your planning! If you need more details on housing move-in assignments or specific orientation events, the Cal Housing and New Student Services websites can provide more exact details closer to next year’s cycle.
Kathy Jayanth
Berkeley, CA
UC Berkeley | Economics & Slavic Studies
Experience
5 years