Phase I and Phase II appointment times for Fall 2008 are now available on
Bear Facts for all eligible continuing
and readmitted students. (New undergraduate student appointments will be available May 5; new graduate student
appointments will be available August 28.)
Phase I begins April 14 and ends July 15. Phase II begins July 17 and ends August 17.
Remember that you cannot use Tele-BEARS before your appointment time starts for each phase; after your
appointment expires, you can access Tele-BEARS only during Open Hours through the end of each phase. Open Hours
are as follows:
- Monday - Friday: 7:00 am - 8:00 am, 7:00 pm - 12 Midnight
- Saturday - Sunday: 12 Noon - 12 Midnight
Please consult the following web pages for help with the enrollment and registration process:
Chancellor Birgeneau's Letter to Students and Parents on Fees
Chancellor Birgeneau has addressed the current UC budget situation and possible fee
increases for 2008-09 in a letter to students and parents. To download a copy of the letter (in PDF format), click
here. Please note that registration fees have yet to be determined
officially for 2008-09. Once these amounts are known, the fees will be posted to our
Registration Fees page.
STUDENTS: Want to make a difference in your education at Cal?
Christina Maslach, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, is seeking students to serve on the Student
Advisory Council on Undergraduate Education (SACUE). SACUE provides a unique opportunity for motivated undergraduates
to provide confidential advice to the Vice Provost on matters concerning the campus's undergraduate academic life and
student experience. SACUE members help influence decisions that directly impact the quality of undergraduate education
at Cal. For more information, visit
http://education.berkeley.edu/sacue.html.
The application deadline is Friday, May 23, 2008.
Fall 2007 Diplomas
Diplomas for Fall 2007 are now available for pick up from the Student Services counter, 120 Sproul Hall.
Important Notice to Plaintiffs in the Kashmiri vs. The Regents Class Action
Lawsuit
Students who were identified as members of the plaintiff class in the Kashmiri vs. The Regents of the University of
California class action lawsuit should have received a notice regarding the fee overcharge judgment. That notice can
be viewed/printed by clicking here.
Health Plan Offers New Benefits
The Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) offers new benefits for 2008-09, including a vision plan. Now is the time to climb
on board! For more information, see the SHIP web site at
www.uhs.berkeley.edu/ShouldIWaive. If you wish to waive enrollment
in SHIP, the online waiver application is available starting April 1. If you submit your waiver by the deadline of July 15,
the SHIP fee will not appear on your E-Bill and your financial aid package (if applicable) will be adjusted appropriately.
If you submit a waiver after the deadline, you will be assessed a $50 late waiver service fee. No waivers will be granted
after September 15.
Change in Late Registration Fee
Effective Spring 2007, the Late Registration Fee and Late Enrollment Fee have been consolidated into a single Late Registration Fee
of $150.00 and will be charged to any student not officially registered* by Friday of the third week of instruction (September 12
for Fall 2008; February 6 for Spring 2009).
*To be officially registered, a student must meet ALL of the following criteria:
- Enrollment in at least one course
- At least 20% of assessed registration fees paid
- No active registration blocks
Campus E-Mail Policy
Every UC Berkeley student is required to have a berkeley.edu e-mail address for official correspondence. Professors,
departments, and university administration will be sending important information about registering for classes, financial aid,
class assignments, etc., to this address. When entering or changing an e-mail address, you must use the
CalNet online directory services web update form (also available via
Bear Facts). To protect your privacy, e-mail addresses will be made available as
public directory information only when the release flag is checked.
Privacy of Student Records
The Federal Government provides strict guidelines regarding the release of your information. Find out your rights.
Bear Facts
Address changes, grade printouts, financial aid information, your class schedule and more can be accessed from this web-based system.
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