Berkeley Engineering Student Services

Berkeley Engineering Student Services Providing the highest quality programs to allow students to be their best! Stop by and visit us!

Engineering Students Services is here to provide the students of the College of Engineering the resources they need to succeed! Advising, Peer Advising, Counseling, and tutoring are just a few of the resources that we provide in-house, and we can always guide you to where you can find what you need.

Registration isn’t finished when you’ve picked your classes!Before September 16, take a few minutes to make sure your sc...
09/04/2026

Registration isn’t finished when you’ve picked your classes!

Before September 16, take a few minutes to make sure your schedule is actually where it needs to be:

- Add the courses you want and drop the ones you don’t
- Update units for variable-unit courses if needed
- Enroll yourself in research programs like URAP — advisers don’t enroll you in these
- Remove yourself from waitlists you no longer want
- Check CalCentral to make sure your schedule looks correct

**Then check your academic requirements:**

- Are you enrolled in at least 12 units?
- Do you have at least 2 technical courses of 3+ units each? (ENGIN 26 is an exception.)
- Are you making normal progress toward your declared major?

If you’re unsure about your schedule or requirements, your ESS adviser is here to help you figure out what to check: engineering.berkeley.edu/ess or check the link in our bio.

Thinking about grad school? Not sure where to start — or what not to do? Join Oliver O’Reilly, Vice Provost for Undergra...
09/02/2026

Thinking about grad school? Not sure where to start — or what not to do?

Join Oliver O’Reilly, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education at UC Berkeley, for a practical, candid look at the graduate school application process, including how to avoid some of the most common mistakes that can keep you from getting in.

Whether you’re just starting to explore grad school or already thinking about applications, come get advice, ask questions and leave with a better sense of what it takes to put together a strong application.

Tuesday, September 15
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Jarvis Auditorium, Grimes Engineering Center

Come curious. Leave better prepared.

Register online, https://bit.ly/4xLmybi, or the link in our bio.

EDD Deadline This FridayPlanning to drop a course on the Early Drop Deadline (EDD) list?You must drop it by 11:59 p.m. t...
08/31/2026

EDD Deadline This Friday

Planning to drop a course on the Early Drop Deadline (EDD) list?

You must drop it by 11:59 p.m. this Friday, September 4, 2026.

If you intend to drop an EDD course, don’t wait — make sure you complete the drop by the deadline.

Check the Early Drop Deadline list to see which courses are included, https://bit.ly/4qCS08X or the link in our bio.

POLICY REMINDERThinking about taking a class somewhere other than UC Berkeley?Once you’re enrolled in the College of Eng...
08/28/2026

POLICY REMINDER

Thinking about taking a class somewhere other than UC Berkeley?

Once you’re enrolled in the College of Engineering, you need permission before taking courses at another institution.

- Summer or a semester you’re not enrolled at Berkeley: Talk with your ESS Adviser before registering.

- Fall or spring while you’re enrolled at Berkeley: Simultaneous enrollment is generally not allowed. In very unusual circumstances, you may be able to get permission — but you must talk with your ESS Adviser before enrolling elsewhere.

- Why this matters: If you take courses at another school during fall or spring while enrolled at Berkeley without prior approval, you will not receive unit or course credit for those courses.

When in doubt, ask your ESS Adviser before you register. It’s much easier to check first than to find out later that the course won’t count.

Find your ESS Adviser through the link in our bio.

Meet your Berkeley Engineering Peer Advisers! 💙💛Need a quick answer about getting involved, finding resources, navigatin...
08/27/2026

Meet your Berkeley Engineering Peer Advisers! 💙💛

Need a quick answer about getting involved, finding resources, navigating Berkeley Engineering or just figuring out where to start? Our ESS Academic Peer Advisers are here for you.

They’re fellow Engineering students who know what it’s like to be in your shoes and they’re ready to share what they’ve learned along the way.

- Stop by and meet them in 120 Grimes Engineering Center
- Ask questions
- Get connected to campus and Engineering resources
- Talk with a student who gets it

Come say hi, introduce yourself and get to know the people who are here to support your Berkeley Engineering experience! Learn more about them and the peer advising schedule online, engineering.berkeley.edu/peer or in our bio.

Welcome back, Berkeley Engineers — and welcome to everyone starting their first semester at Cal. 💙💛Today is the beginnin...
08/26/2026

Welcome back, Berkeley Engineers — and welcome to everyone starting their first semester at Cal. 💙💛

Today is the beginning of something new. Your schedule might feel a little chaotic, your campus map may still be a work in progress and you might be wondering if everyone else has it figured out.

They don’t!

Take a breath. Find your classrooms. Meet someone new. Ask questions. And give yourself some time to settle in.

We’re here to support your success at Berkeley — not just your graduation.

Have a great first day, Engineers!

Starting a new semester? Here's your first week checklist. ✅Whether you're a first-year student, transfer student or ret...
08/26/2026

Starting a new semester? Here's your first week checklist. ✅

Whether you're a first-year student, transfer student or returning Berkeley Engineer, these small steps can make a big difference during your first week.

✔️ Check bCourses every day
✔️ Add important deadlines to your calendar
✔️ Find your favorite study spots
✔️ Introduce yourself to classmates
✔️ Visit office hours
✔️ Find your community
✔️ Take care of yourself

Save this post so you can check things off throughout the week.

What would you add to the list?

The Berkeley Engineering group chat just got a whole lot bigger. 😎🐻Welcome to all of our newest Golden Bears! We hope yo...
08/24/2026

The Berkeley Engineering group chat just got a whole lot bigger. 😎🐻

Welcome to all of our newest Golden Bears! We hope you had an amazing College Day at Golden Bear Orientation.

This is just the beginning. You've got classes to explore, people to meet, traditions to discover and an incredible community ready to cheer you on.

Welcome home. 💙💛

Whether you’re brand new to Berkeley Engineering or returning for another year, come kick off the semester with ESS!Wedn...
08/23/2026

Whether you’re brand new to Berkeley Engineering or returning for another year, come kick off the semester with ESS!

Wednesday, August 26, Noon–2 p.m.
Grimes Engineering Center 162, 164 & 166

- Grab some ice cream
- Meet the ESS team
- Connect with fellow Berkeley Engineering students
- Play games, join the fun and win prizes!

Come for the ice cream. Stay for the prizes, people and Berkeley Engineering community. We’ll see you there!

RSVP through the link in our bio.

08/19/2026

One email. Countless opportunities.

Every Monday afternoon during the semester, the Engineering Student Services newsletter lands in your Berkeley inbox with:

• Upcoming events
• Workshops
• Scholarships
• Internships
• Networking opportunities
• Student organizations
• Campus resources
• And more

As Marvin Lopez, Director of ESS Programs, says, students who read the newsletter and act on what's inside have landed internships, scholarships and other opportunities.

Whether you're a first-year, transfer or returning student, make checking your Berkeley inbox part of your weekly routine - all starting Monday, August 24!

Want to browse past issues or submit a story idea for a future newsletter?

engineering.berkeley.edu/essnews or visit the link in our bio.

Address

UC Berkeley, College Of Engineering, 120 Grimes Engineering Center
Berkeley, CA
94720

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+15106427594

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