2025 Registration
| Event | Date/Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall Program for First Semester registration opens for eligible students* | After your offer of admission |
| Deadline to accept offer of admissions from UC Berkeley | May 1st at 11:59 PM PDT |
| Fall Program for First Semester registration closes for opt-in students** | May 2nd at 11:59 PM PDT |
| Golden Bear Advising and Remote Summer Advising | Late-May and after |
| Enroll in fall semester courses during summer | Mid-July and after |
| Fall semester begins | Mid-August |
*Exact date determined by the date when Office of Undergraduate Admissions Freshmen decisions are posted through the student application portal (MAP@Berkeley).
**For students with the option to opt-in to FPF, you have until May 2nd at 11:59 PM PDT. Students that were directly admitted into FPF must accept their offer of admission from UC Berkeley by May 1st at 11:59 PM PDT.
Visit the full academic calendar.
Before You Register
Be sure you are an eligible student who applied to UC Berkeley for admission by the application deadline.
Follow the next steps for first-year applicants, in order to keep track of your application progress, make any updates, and complete any required tasks.
When first-year admit decisions are posted, students who have been admitted to UC Berkeley and are eligible for FPF will be notified in the student application portal (MAP@Berkeley).
How to Register
Make sure the Fall Program for First Semester is the right fit for you by reviewing our program information, fees and budget, policies, frequently asked questions, and course offerings.
For students who want to opt-in to FPF
Accept your offer of admission for UC Berkeley by May 1st at 11:59 PM PDT. After accepting your offer, through the student application portal (MAP@Berkeley) select the “First Year Pathway Selection" under "Forms" to register for FPF by May 2nd at 11:59 PM PDT.
For students who were directly admitted to FPF
Accept your offer of admission for UC Berkeley through the student application portal (MAP@Berkeley) by May 1st at 11:59 PM PDT. After accepting your offer, you are registered for the Fall Program for First Semester.
Once you've registered for the Fall Program for First Semester, you will receive a confirmation email outlining next steps.
