San Francisco Bay Area

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1 Summer in Berkeley

2 Where is Berkeley?

3 San Francisco Bay Area

4 San Francisco Bay Area 7.15 million people Moderate climate Known for diversity, entrepreneurship, liberalness, nature, arts, culture, and food!

5 UC Berkeley World s #1 public university Founded in 1868 as the University of California Flagship campus of UC system

6 Our Mission 1. Teaching 2. Research 3. Public Service

7 Q: How many books are in UC Berkeley s libraries?

8 A: Over 10 million! 32 libraries on campus Over 10 million books Top ranked public research university library

9 Q: What is UC Berkeley s mascot?

10 A: The Golden Bears

11 Why Berkeley? 1. Challenge yourself 2. Make friendships 3. Experience the Bay Area

12 Berkeley Summer Sessions Choose from 3, 6, 8, or 10- week sessions Study alongside Berkeley and visiting students Receive official UC Berkeley transcript

13 2014 Calendar Start Date End Date Session A First Six-Week Session May 27 July 3 Session B Ten-Week Session June 9 August 15 Session C Eight-Week Session June 23 August 15 Session D Second Six-Week Session July 7 August 15 Session E Three-Week Session July 28 August 15

14 Courses Take regular courses from University catalog Over 600 courses offered across 80 disciplines All courses taught in English List of courses at schedule.berkeley.edu (available early December)

15 Sample Class Schedule ASTRO 10 Introduction to General Astronomy (4 units) UGBA 102 Introduction to Financial Accounting (4 units) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 10a-12p (lecture) 2-3p (discussion) 10a-12p (lecture) 6-8:30p (lecture) 10a-12p (lecture) 6-8:30p (discussion) 10a-12p (lecture) 6-8:30p (lecture) 10a-12p (lecture) 6-8:30p (discussion)

16 Registration Online registration begins in February Open course enrollment (prerequisites may apply) Fees paid at time of registration

17 Cost Estimator Six-Week Session Enrollment Fee $335 $335 International Service Fee $300 $300 Document Management Fee $52 $52 Eight-Week Session Course Fees (two 3-unit courses at $445 per unit) $2,670 $2,670 University Residence Hall (room and board, double)* $2,557 $3,418 TOTAL $5,914 $6,775 This chart does not reflect costs for books, supplies, and incidentals. All fees are subject to change. *Estimate based on 2013 fees.

18 Requirements for International Students English Proficiency Student visa Full-time enrollment

19 Summer English Language Studies Enhance language skills, improve job performance, or prepare for university work Courses designed for intermediate and advanced English learners Choose from Session D (6-weeks) and/or Session E (3-weeks)

20 Housing University Residence Halls International House Co-operative Housing Private dormitories and apartments

21 University Residence Halls 3 blocks from campus Furnished single, double, and triple rooms Live-in residential staff Computer lab and academic services center Meal plan available

22 Crossroads Dining Facility Main dining hall for meal plan students All-you-care-to-eat First organic-certified college kitchen in United States

23 Academic Culture Accelerated instruction Engaged learning Continuous assessment

24 Student Support Faculty office hours Student Learning Center Advising services

25 Student Life International student events Residence hall programs Recreational sports Local excursions

26 Things to Do Sightseeing Museums Parks Music Restaurants Shopping Nightlife SF Design Week (June) SF Pride (June) Major League Baseball (June-August) County Fairs (June-July) Berkeley Kite Festival (July) Outside Lands (August) SF Street Food Festival (August)

27 Health and Wellness Student Health Clinic (Tang Center) Counseling & Psychological Services Recreational Sports Facility

28 Campus Safety Night Safety Walk UC Police Department WarnME alert

29 Next Steps 1. Consult with home university 2. Review courses at schedule.berkeley.edu 3. Register online in February at summer.berkeley.edu

30 More Information Website: summer.berkeley.edu Facebook & Twitter: Berkeley Summer Sessions

31 See you in Berkeley! Photo credits: Bonnie Azab Powell, Cal Dining, Cathy Cockrell, Elena Zhukoff, Google Maps, Steve Finacom, Steve McConnell