The University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley, Berkeley, Cal, or California) is a public land-grant research university in Berkeley, California. Established in 1868 as the University of California, it is the states first land-grant university and the first campus of the University of California system.

Why do they call it Cal?

Because it was the first school in the University of California system, before the UC system expanded to other California cities, the Berkeley campus was known simply as the University of California and often shortened to Cal.

What part of California is UC Berkeley?

San Francisco Bay Area UC Berkeley is located in Berkeley, California in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is approximately a 20 minute drive from San Francisco.

What is Cal Day at UC Berkeley?

April 24 The annual campus-wide open house that attracts some 40,000 visitors to the typically bustling Berkeley campus was canceled last year because of the coronavirus pandemic, and it shifted many of its essential operations online, creating “Cal Week.” This year, on Saturday, April 24, the days events will happen online —

What are Berkeley students called?

Berserkeley In the term “Berserkeley,” there is a type of singularity. We own who we are as a group of unique individuals.

Is Cal short for Berkeley?

University of California—Berkeley is a public institution that was founded in 1868. The University of California—Berkeley, often referred to as Cal, is situated overlooking the San Francisco Bay.

Do people know Cal is Berkeley?

No one who attends any other UC campus calls Berkeley “Cal,” except possibly in an athletic context. We call it “Berkeley.” Berkeley students persist in calling it “Cal” because thats the nickname used on their campus, and people use the nickname they hear their peers using.

How many semesters are in UC Berkeley?

Semesters Allowed If you entered as a freshman, you are given eight semesters to complete your degree.

Is Cal week recorded?

Welcome to the Cal Week Schedule Portal Some sessions are pre-recorded and we encourage you to watch those! Be sure to read event descriptions, many events will be collecting your questions ahead of time.

What is Cal Berkeley known for?

Along with a reputation for outstanding academics, UC Berkeley is also known for its athletics. Berkeley alumni have earned more Olympic medals than any school not named UCLA, 185 in total: 105 gold, 47 silver, and 33 bronze.

What is the maximum amount of units you can take at UC Berkeley?

Undergraduates are limited to no more than 13.5 units during Phase 1 and 17.5 units during Phase 2, which includes waitlisted units. (For graduates, the limit for Phase 1 is 12 units, and for Phase 2 it is 20.5 units.) This is a hard cap enforcement.

Can you double major at Berkeley?

To be eligible to declare a double major, you must have: Completed at least one semester at UC Berkeley (unless you are a transfer student that must declare a capped major in your first semester) Applications for double majors and simultaneous degrees must be submitted by the appropriate deadlines.