Enrollment Policies

FPF students are required to follow the enrollment policies set by FPF and College of Letters & Science Dean’s Office:

  • All FPF students are required to enroll in a minimum of 8 units and no more than 12 units from the FPF curriculum (each course must be 3 or more units), which includes all classes with the “X” prefix.

  • Students may enroll in up to 5 units of main campus courses, provided you meet eligibility requirements and space is available. Please note that Freshmen and Sophomore Seminars (numbered 24, 39, and 84) and upper division courses (numbered 100+) are not open for enrollment through this program. 

  • FPF students must take the FPF versions of classes that are also offered outside of our curriculum.

  • The max allowed total units during the Fall semester for FPF students is 17.5 units. We do not make exceptions to take more 17.5 units.

  • The minimum number of units needed to be considered full time within L&S is 13 units, except for students with an approved reduced course load

  • FPF students may only enroll in the allowed classes during the specificenrollment periodsand must follow the unit maximums:

    • Phase 1 Allowed Classes to Enroll

      • Courses from the FPF Curriculum (classes with the “X” prefix)

      • Courses of 2 units or less outside of the FPF curriculum per L&S guidelines, except for Freshmen & Sophomore Seminars

    • Adjustment Period Allowed Classes to Enroll

      • Courses from the FPF Curriculum (classes with the “X” prefix)

      • Courses of 2 units or less outside of the FPF curriculum per L&S guidelines, except for Freshmen & Sophomore Seminars

      • One lower division class of 3 units or more outside of the FPF curriculum per L&S guidelines

      • Up to a total of 5 units outside of the FPF curriculum

Check the Berkeley Class Schedule for up-to-date class schedules. Courses and specific class meeting times are subject to change.