How do students get around at UC Berkeley?

Campus Transit Services Bear Transit (Campus Shuttles) is UC Berkeley's shuttle system, servicing the residence halls, campus, and vicinity. Discover all the ways to get around campus with Mobility and Alternative Transportation. Find Night Safety Services like Bearwalk and the Night safety shuttle.

How do you get around UC Berkeley?

Public transportation

The simplest way to get around is to use your feet, the bus (AC Transit), and the subway (BART). An EasyPass Clipper Card is included in your student fees so be sure to pick one up at the Cal1Card office.

Do you need a car at UC Berkeley?

If you are a visitor traveling to campus on a weekday, the campus offers limited hourly paid parking. However, you are also encouraged to take advantage of public transportation to get you comfortably and directly to your campus destination.

Do UC Berkeley students ride BART for free?

"Can I use BART with my Student EasyPass"

Yes, because your card comes on a Clipper Card. However, BART fares are not included as part of your Student EasyPass fee. You must add money either through the BART Station or the Clipper Mobile App. Please read the alert if you choose to purchase paper tickets.

Do you need a car in Berkeley CA?

It is definitely not necessary to have a car in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Is Berkeley a walkable city?

A: Most of Berkeley is extremely walkable. Maps are available at the Berkeley Visitor Information Center.

Can you walk around Berkeley campus?

We offer free 90-minute accessible walking tours of the campus seven days a week, rain or shine. Applying to Berkeley? Tourist? Nostalgic alum?

What do UC Berkeley students get for free?

Lucky for you, students get free entry at Hearst Museum of Anthropology, BAMPFA, UC Botanical Garden, and Lawrence Hall of Science. For all Cal Performances, you get tickets for 50% off. Oakland Museum of California has discounted student admission tickets. The Asian Art Museum and SF MOMA have free admission days.

Does UC Berkeley give full ride to international students?

BIO need-based financial aid is intended only for international students who have the most financial need and who have experienced a significant and unexpected change in their financial situation. Awards are not intended to provide ongoing support and will not cover full tuition and fees.

Is it possible to get a full ride to UC Berkeley?

High school cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher - eligible for full tuition scholarships. Students must meet all federal and state grant application deadlines each year and receive a valid (ISIR).

Is getting into UC Berkeley a big deal?

The acceptance rate at UC Berkeley is 11.4%.

For every 100 applicants, only 11 are admitted. This means the school is extremely selective. Meeting their GPA requirements and SAT/ACT requirements is very important to getting past their first round of filters and proving your academic preparation.

Does UC Berkeley have a shuttle?

Bear Transit (Campus Shuttles) is UC Berkeley's shuttle system, servicing the residence halls, campus, and vicinity. Discover all the ways to get around campus with Mobility and Alternative Transportation. Find Night Safety Services like Bearwalk and the Night safety shuttle.

Is UC Berkeley difficult to get into?

UC Berkeley is one of the most difficult universities to be accepted into, with caps to its enrollment capacity and an increasing number of applicants have increased over the years.

Where do most students live at UC Berkeley?

Living in campus residence halls is the most popular choice for incoming first-year students, with 96% of them choosing the community, convenience and academic advantages that come with living in residence halls.

Do UC Berkeley students have to live on campus?

The University does not require any student to live in the residence halls.

How much does it cost to go to UC Berkeley for 4 years?

Over four years, a degree at Berkeley will cost (based on 2023-24 estimated numbers) approximately $184,032 for in-state students.

How expensive is UC Berkeley for international students?

International students are required to pay an additional fee of $30,000 a year to attend UC Berkeley. In state students pay $21,000 a year in tuition. Internationals pay $51,000 per year in tuition. No loop holes available.

How much does UC Berkeley cost for international students per year?

UCB fees for international students for a UG course range between INR 33.8 L to 39.4 L and a PG course, it ranges between INR 21.8 L to 67.2 L in the first year. The UC Berkeley's HAAS Business School has a ranking of #19 globally based on the Financial Times MBA Ranking 2024.

What kind of students get into Berkeley?

Admission to Berkeley goes beyond academic indicators. We look for persistence, passion, and a desire to give back. It doesn't matter whether you're the first in your family to attend college or you're the latest in a long tradition of educational excellence: You stand up and you stand out.

Does UC Berkeley give free condoms?

Free condoms and other safer sex supply samples are also available during Health and Wellness Coaching appointments, as well as through Health Promotion outreach events and workshops.

Do Berkeley students get free New York Times?

"The Office of the ASUC Executive Vice President and the the Graduate Assembly provide free subscriptions to the NY Times website for all UCB students. To access, visit www.accessnyt.com, enter the University of California Berkeley and register with your @berkeley email address.

Can you walk from Berkeley to San Francisco?

That's really not possible in any practical manner. This is the fastest way from San Francisco to Berkeley by car. Berkeley is off to the right. There is no pedestrian walkway on the suspension section of the Bay Bridge between downtown SF and Treasure Island.

Is UC Berkeley a pretty campus?

Berkeley gives Brown and UT-Austin a strong run for the distinction of being the most beautiful campus I have visited. I got a chuckle in front of the Physics building observing the signs reserving parking for Nobel Laureate winners.

What are the dorms like in UC Berkeley?

Although each location is unique, all Berkeley residence halls include live-in staff (providing both social and academic support), utilities and wi-fi, community centers, on-site laundry, easy access to transportation, and much more. Residence halls frame the boundary of campus on the north, east, and south sides.