If You Can Not Attend CalSO

While it is critical for all new students to attend CalSO, we recognize that a few of you are unable to do so. Students who do not participate in orientation enroll in classes after those who attended CalSO. New students who did not attend will be able to log on at http://calso.berkeley.edu to obtain their Adviser Code (AC), Tele-BEARS (Cal's web-based enrollment system) appointment time, and enrollment instructions after the CalSO programs have concluded.

The College of Letters & Science's L&S Mini-Orientation workshop will be held on Monday, August 24. If you are unsure of what your course priorities might be for the College or how and when to declare a major, this workshop will help you make a smoother transition to Cal.

Freshman Overview 10-11 a.m. - Campbell 344
Transfer Overview 11-12 - Campbell 344

These Mini O's will include plenty of time for Q&A.

If you would like more than just academic information about Cal, Getting Your Bearings (GYB) - New Student Services' program for those who missed CalSO - will be held the next day, Tuesday 8/25, from 7:30 - 3:30. Please register for this orientation at http://services.housing.berkeley.edu/NSS/Content/gyb.html. The deadline to sign up is midnight on Friday, August 21.

Call CalSO at 510 642-4970 if you have questions about this program!

For more information and to register go to http://calso.berkeley.edu

Because you did not attend CalSO, it is also especially important to utilize Cal's web resources to help you:

Freshman: Academic Orienteering
Transfer: TOOLS

The links above provide you with information on academic requirements, including advice on how to prioritize classes, and other topics of concern to new students.

Other resources to help you plan your first-term schedule at Cal:

• Earning Your Degree Guide, a free publication (available at 113 Campbell Hall) that provides information on graduation requirements, explains majors and minors, and gives advice on fulfilling your requirements.
• Learn about L&S majors.
• Schedule of Classes.
• General Catalog, a publication that provides major and course information for all Colleges and Schools at Berkeley (call 800-766-1546 to order a hard copy).