Parents & Visitors
For Parents of Students
Privacy of Student Records (FERPA)
Federal laws govern the release of student information. Check here to determine what information you, as a parent, have the right to see.
Grade Information: All about grades, from what grades are used at Berkeley, to how students view their grades
Transferring Credit to UCB: If a student has completed coursework elsewhere, when and how they can transfer the credit to their Cal transcript.
General Information: Directory of contacts in the Records Office, dean's office directory, name change policies, with links to forms, how to order a Certificate of Completion and ordering Course Descriptions.
Residency
Residency for Tuition Purposes: Look here to find out about who is eligible to establish California State residency and how.
Enrollment Information: Look here to see how students enroll in courses, when they enroll, registration blocks, how they obtain their advisor code, with links to a tutorial in Tele-BEARS, our online enrollment system.
Course Information: Look here to find links to the Online Schedule of Classes, the General Catalog, final exams, policies about religious accommodation, and information about specific course requirements, such as American Cultures, American History & Institutions, Reading & Composition, etc.
Registration Fees: Look at current registration fees.
Billing: Find out how students are billed, and when payments are due.
Withdrawal / Readmission: Check here to see what the difference is between cancellation and withdrawal, and learn about readmission after an absence.
Forms
Forms: Link to all student forms here, including those for ordering transcripts, ordering diplomas, removing an Incomplete grade, freezing an Incomplete grade and more.
Employers & Visitors to Campus
Verification of Degree or Attendance: Third-parties who are interested in verifying a student's attendance or degree can do this through the National Clearing House.
Room Reservations for Non-University Users: Look here to see the policies and requirements for reserving a room on campus if you are not faculty, staff or a student.