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08/31/2026

It's officially sweater weather + PIQ drafting season. 📝



Video Description:
A UC Berkeley staff member stands outdoors on campus and speaks directly to the camera as people walk past student org tables and booths in the background. He explains that, with September approaching, applicants should begin focusing on their Personal Insight Questions (PIQs): brainstorm ideas they want to share, choose the prompts that best align with those ideas, and get everything on the page without worrying about the 350-word limit yet. He then recommends asking a trusted person (NOT AI) to help edit the responses and consider what adds value to the overall application. On-screen captions accompany his remarks.

08/25/2026

Welcome back, Golden Bears! Here’s to a new school year, let’s make it one to remember. 🐻💛



Video Description: A group of UC Berkeley student advisors from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions welcome new and returning students to campus. The video then presents a collage of clips from prior years that showcase a wide range of activities on campus, such as Cal Archery practice, Cal Taiko Drum Ensemble, llamas on Memorial Glade for finals week, and more. The video ends with Oski walking towards the camera inside Doe Library.

The start of their journey. 🐻💛To all of our new first-year and transfer students who arrived on campus this week...welco...
08/21/2026

The start of their journey. 🐻💛

To all of our new first-year and transfer students who arrived on campus this week...welcome to UC Berkeley!

08/07/2026

We wanted to share some words of encouragement as school + application szn draw near. Remember…YOU’RE GOING TO BE OK! 🫶✨🫂



Video Description:
A UC Berkeley admissions staff member standing in front of Sather Gate introduces himself and reassures prospective applicants that they’ll be OK as they begin the college admissions process. He encourages students to gather official documents, begin thinking about their application responses and take a deep breath.

💡 Here's a breakdown of how to map out the fall if you're planning on applying to UC Berkeley this year!
08/04/2026

💡 Here's a breakdown of how to map out the fall if you're planning on applying to UC Berkeley this year!

The University of California application for fall 2027 has officially opened. Get started today!💡 What does this mean? I...
08/01/2026

The University of California application for fall 2027 has officially opened. Get started today!

💡 What does this mean? It means you can now create your account and begin filling out the information you have, but you can’t actually submit your application until October.

✍️ For more details on what you'll need to submit a high quality application, head to: admissions.berkeley.edu

Curious who makes up our newest class of Golden Bears? Look no further! 🐻📊Demand for a seat in the first-year and transf...
07/30/2026

Curious who makes up our newest class of Golden Bears? Look no further! 🐻📊

Demand for a seat in the first-year and transfer classes remained high this year, with a record number of students submitting first-year and transfer applications.

“At a time when the interest in and value of a college degree is being called into question, we saw increases in first-year and transfer applications and robust attendance at our newly admitted student events,” said Olufemi Ogundele, Berkeley’s associate vice chancellor and dean of enrollment.

🔗 Note: Some stats may not match between this post and UCOP systemwide data collection because some charts may be limited only to fall admissions or may have been pulled at a different point in time. For a more detailed breakdown of this year’s admissions data, read the story in our bio.

07/23/2026

Sending a child to college is a milestone for the whole family. Hear from two UC Berkeley parents as they reflect on the emotions, insights and challenges of watching their son begin his journey at UC Berkeley.

If you are curious about how you can stay involved as the parent or caretaker of a UC Berkeley student, head to: https://calparents.berkeley.edu

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