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WELCOME TO UC BERKELEY CLASS OF 2026! YOU DID IT! GO BEARS! π»π₯³π»π₯³π»π₯³ππ @UCBerkeley #IAmBerkeley #GoBears #UCBerkeley #Berkeley
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Congratulations to the @UCBerkeley Class of 2022! You're #BerkeleyBound!!! Welcome to the Golden Bear family! π»
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"It isnβt enough to ask which schools give the best return on investment. Itβs also important to evaluate what kind of students they educate and whether they make themselves accessible to those who canβt afford high sticker prices."
@UCBerkeley @Forbes
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π»1οΈβ£ UC Berkeley was just ranked as the top public university in the nation by Forbes!
#gobears #fiatlux #ucberkeley
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Congratulations to the @UCBerkeley Class of 2021 and welcome to the Golden Bear family! You're #BerkeleyBound!
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Beyond thrilled that next week we will be releasing admissions decisions to the larger, original number of students that we intended. #IAmBerkeley #GoBearsπ»β¨
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Class schedule for fall semester at @UCBerkeley:
-Introduction to Oceans
-Communicating Ocean Science
-Geological Oceanography
-Frank Ocean π
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Freshman decisions will be released sometime today before 11:59pm, Pacific Time. Applicants will receive an email indicating to check their MAP@Berkeley portal for their official decision. We will also post here when decisions are out. Until then, thank you and good luck!
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Today: we're focused
Tomorrow: we CELEBRATE πππ
ONE MORE DAY until @UCBerkeley freshman decisions are released! #BerkeleyBound
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We have some extra help this week in the @CalAdmissions office, helping us prep for Decision Day on March 28. Thanks @CalBand for keeping us focused! @UCBerkeley @Cal #GoBears #BerkeleyBound
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And the Oski for Best Public University goes to... @UCBerkeley! ππππ#gobears bit.ly/2F3SmSE
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Freshman decisions will be released some time today before 11:59pm PST. Applicants will receive an email indicating to check their MAP@Berkeley portal for their official decision. We will also post here when decisions are out. Until then, thank you and good luck everyone!
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Just a few minutes south of Berkeley lies the vibrant city of Oakland. π³ As one of the most diverse cities in the nation, Oakland is a place ripe for exploration during your time at UC Berkeley. Let's learn some fun facts about the city...‡οΈ
@Oakland
#DiscoverBerkeley
ALT A map of the Bay Area in yellow hues. A flag with the word 'Oakland' is drawn in the associated region. In the bottom left corner the words 'Fun Facts about Oakland' are displayed.
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π«CONGRATS CLASS OF 2024!! YOU ARE NOW #BERKELEYBOUND!
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π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π»π» #CALDAY! ALL DAY!
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Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke at UC Berkeley on May 17, 1967, in the midst of the Vietnam War. 18 years after the speech, the ASUC Student Union was renamed in his honor after petitions by Ronnie Stevenson, an early Black Panther Party member and Berkeley alum.
#MLKDay2024
ALT A black and white photo of a large crowd gathered to listen to Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. in 1967.
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π Congratulations @UCBerkeley Class of 2023! π
βοΈΒ You're #BerkeleyBound! βοΈ
π» GO BEARS!!! π»
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Class of 2027β¦WELCOME TO UC BERKELEY! From every corner of campus, current students are celebrating with you! See you ON CAMPUS! π»π₯³
#IAmBerkeley #classof2027
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UC Berkeley currently has 49 athletes competing in the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games. Cal's 16 athletes on Team USA is also the third highest among all universities.
So far, Cal athletes have won 13 medals, bringing our all-time total to 220 at the Olympics. Go Bears!
(πΈ USA TODAY)
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What a wonderful #CalDay! Thank you #BerkeleyBound students and families for stopping by! Go Bears! π»ππ
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From all of us at @CalAdmissions, we want to say CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2023!!! #GoBears #BerkeleyBound π»ππ
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We see a lot of applicants write about taking care of siblings or working a part-time job in their PIQs, but not putting that in the extracurricular activities section. You SHOULD also put this info in the extracurricular activities section! It adds value and context.
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Just 1οΈβ£ day left until Freshman Decision Day! Who's ready? ππΎ
Freshmen decisions will be released sometime tomorrow, March 26, before 11:59 p.m. PST.
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Hey students! We know today can be a day full of joy *and* nerves. We want to express just how in awe we were of every application this year. Regardless of the outcome, we believe you are all exceptionally talented and capable individuals who will make a difference in the world.
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We remember back in the day when they were #BerkeleyBound. #GoBears
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Transfer decisions will be released sometime today before 11:59pm PST. Applicants will receive an email indicating to check their MAP@Berkeley portal for their official decision. We will also post here when decisions are out. Until then, thank you and good luck, everyone!
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A special message from the @UCBerkeley Director of Undergraduate Admissions to our #BerkeleyBound Class of 2023.
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Today we give a special thanks to those who are supporting & motivating students to apply to college. Shoutout to high school & community counselors, teachers, mentors, parents, guardians, big brothers, big sisters & all the people behind an applicant. We thank you! #thanksgiving
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Congratulations to the @UCBerkeley Transfer Class of 2020! You're #BerkeleyBound!!! Welcome to the Golden Bear family! π» See you soon @CalTransfers!
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We are recommitting to offering a test-free environment, and Berkeley will be test-free for the Fall 2022 admissions cycle. Current juniors considering applying to Berkeley should be aware that we will not require or use SAT/ACT exam scores in any part of our admissions process.
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Applying and being accepted to @UCBerkeley is like...
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#WorldEmojiDay #emojiday #BerkeleyBound
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Transfer Class of 2024: Congratulations and welcome to UC Berkeley!!! ππ
We hope to see you next fall and we are cheering you on from across campus. GO BEARS! π»
#IAmBerkeley #FiatLux #GoBears #ucberkeley #berkeleytransfers
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A $30 million grant from an anonymous alum, combined with raising more than $74 million in gifts, will enable the UC Berkeley College of Engineering to transform its engineering student center into a vibrant hub of learning and discovery. π«
news.berkeley.edu/2022/04/18β¦
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Transfersβ¦YOU DID IT!!! Welcome to UC Berkeley and congratulations from all across campus! ππ»π
Golden Bear Welcome, a special campus event for newly admitted transfers, will take place Saturday, May 6th. We hope to see you there! More details to come.
#iamberkeley #gobears
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To our new Bears starting college today: Today is a big day. Itβs okay to be nervous. Deep breath. You earned your spot at @UCBerkeley.
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Class of 2028...YOU ARE BERKELEY! π»π₯³ From every corner of campus we are celebrating you! We hope to see you next fall as Golden Bears! π
Share your admissions reactions with us at: tinyurl.com/3t3jwwaw
#iamberkeley #ucberkeley #classof2028
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Bears being bears. π»
The Class of 2023 and Transfer Class of 2021 followed convocation with this display of Golden Bear pride! #GoBears
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Not a bald eagle per se...but Happy Fourth of July from all of us here at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions! π¦
#GoBears
πΈ: @CalFalconCam @UCBerkeley
ALT A peregrine falcon with food atop the Campanile.
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β or βοΈ...or more β , @UCBerkeley students are still getting to their first day of classes on (Berkeley) time.
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It's not officially the #firstdayofschool at @UCBerkeley until you hear a #GoBears!!!
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Campus is full again with students. Just as it should be! π Happy first day of school, everyone!
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Did you hear? ππ½ This week, the @UofCalifornia was named among the worldβs best universities in 2 separate rankings. Both assessments focused on the high-quality research at UC & its outsized influence in scholarly & academic publications around the π.
universityofcalifornia.edu/nβ¦
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Sending good vibes to all our @UCBerkeley students taking online finals this week! You got this! ππ½π»π
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We are thrilled to be welcoming new students to UC Berkeley in the coming weeks! Admissions decisions for first year applicants will be released on March 30. For transfers, decisions will be released on April 21.
#GoBears π»
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During the past weeks, we've seen the immense strength & resilience of our @UCBerkeley community come together. As we focus on today, we also look to the future. On 3/26, we will welcome the Class of 2024 to the Golden Bear family. Join us as we countdown to that special day.
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The Campanile...aka Sather Tower...aka the third tallest bell clock tower *in the world*. π
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Dear Class of 2022,
You're #BerkeleyBound and we can't contain our excitement!!! Congratulations!!!
Sincerely,
All of us in Berkeley Admissions
P.S. GO BEARS!!!
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17% of students admitted to @UCBerkeley are first-generation. There are countless resources and programs dedicated to ensuring your success as a #firstgen student. bit.ly/2AbZ0D6 #BeBerkeley
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Mark your calendar! #CalDay is 1 month away! calday.berkeley.edu/
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"Being in college means that my parents get to live their dreams through me. It means I get to open a new door to opportunity & mobility so that I get to uplift those around me & my community as I navigate my journey." @UCBerkeley sophomore Johnny #firstgen #FirstGenDay
ALT Man in suit sits on ledge with Doe Library in the background at UC Berkeley.
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Transfer decisions will be released some time today before 11:59pm PST. Applicants will receive an email indicating to check their MAP@Berkeley portal for their admission decision. We will also post here when decisions are out. Until then, thank you and good luck everyone!
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Hang tight, future Golden Bears. Decisions are slated to be released by this evening PST. If anything changes, we'll tweet the news!
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And the award for the #1 public university goes to...@UCBerkeley πππ
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The @UofCalifornia application is NOW OPEN for fall 2019! Get started today on your UC app and you'll be ready to file it come November. bit.ly/1AHMvaH
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Shout-out to all the #communitycollege folks that helped our new class of @UCBerkeley transfer students get to today. Your support is invaluable to our transfer community! #BerkeleyBound
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We're incredibly excited to welcome the @UCBerkeley Transfer Class of 2021! πβπ»ππ
If you're a newly admitted transfer student, it's time to join the only official Berkeley Transfer Class of 2021 Facebook group: bit.ly/CalTransfer2021FB #BerkeleyBound
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Congratulations to the @UCBerkeley Transfer Class of 2019 and welcome to the Golden Bear family! You're #BerkeleyBound!
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Letβs take a trip up to the top of the Campanile! πποΈπ
This iconic tower in the heart of campus provides students and visitors with incredible views of the Bay Area including Oakland, San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Big C, and much more!
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Thank you to all our applicants for your time & dedication. You worked hard & now we are taking the time to read through your applications.
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When itβs a beautiful day at @UCBerkeley, we study outside and soak up the sun. πβοΈπ
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Hey transfersβ¦WELCOME TO UC BERKELEY! π»π«΅π₯³
We are THRILLED to celebrate this incredible accomplishment with you and we hope to see you next fall! π In the meantime, head to admit.berkeley.edu for details on transfer receptions and Golden Bear Welcome!
#IAmBerkeley
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For the second year in a row, @UCBerkeley has succeeded in admitting one of its most diverse freshman classes in 30 years.
bit.ly/3zfd3Tf
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Welcome to the #GoldenBear Family, Transfer Class of 2022!
πCongratulations Transfer Class of 2022! You are now #BERKELEYBOUND! #GoBears!
To check your @CalAdmissions status, visit your MAP@Berkeley portal: apply.berkeley.edu/status
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When you invite @CalBand to your meeting...π΅πΆπ΅
2 days until @UCBerkeley Decision Release Day! #BerkeleyBound
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Views π #berkeleypov @UCBerkeley
ALT An aerial view of UC Berkeley and the Berkeley Hills.
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Another beautiful day in Bear Territory! @UCBerkeley
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These high school graduation caps got an upgrade! Did you decorate your cap? Tag it with #BerkeleyBound
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Class of 2022! Accept your offer of admission by May 1 and let everyone know that you're #BerkeleyBound!
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π©π»π©πΏ π©π½ π©πΌ This year kicks off the 150th anniversary of women at @UCBerkeley! Follow along and learn about the rich history of women on campus past, present, and future. #BerkeleyWomen150 150w.berkeley.edu/
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Campus vibes. π€©
#berkeleypov
ALT Students walking on a tree-lined path on campus during a sunny day. The Campanile is visible in the distance.
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From all of us at the @UCBerkeley Office of Undergraduate Admissions to our applicants: THANK YOU!!! And now if you'll excuse us, we have some very important reading to do...
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California lawmakers have voted to pass legislation that overturns the enrollment cap court decision. The bill has been signed into law by Gov. Newsom, restoring at least 3,050 undergraduate admissions slots at Berkeley for prospective students to fill.π
news.berkeley.edu/2022/03/14β¦
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Ranked. news.berkeley.edu/2017/06/15β¦
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Happy #NationalMascotDay to our favorite bear! π» @Oski
ALT Oski is joined by the UC Berkeley cheer teams and Cal Band as they perform on the steps of Sproul Hall during a spirit rally.
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You answered the questionnaire,
To become a Golden Bear.
You have 7 days to wait,
To find out, look Sather Gate!
We read applications. We don't write poems. #NationalPoetryDay
Decision Day is one week away.
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Class of 2029: Congratulations! From all across campus, we are celebrating you and look forward to seeing you next fall.
You belong at @UCBerkeley! π«΅π»π #GoBears
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More than 125,800 students have applied for a seat in UC Berkeleyβs fall 2023 freshman class, including a record number of California residents! #IAmBerkeley #DiscoverBerkeley
news.berkeley.edu/2023/02/24β¦
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HELLO prospective students and recent applicants! π»π My name is Oski! I am UC Berkeleyβs mascot and currently double majoring in undeclared and undecided. I will be taking over the @CalAdmissions Instagram this Friday to show you a day in my life at Berkeley!
gO bEaRs!!! π
ALT Oski, UC Berkeleyβs bear mascot, posing for a silly photo outside Sproul Hall alongside four students.
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Head to Sather Gate on a Monday morning and you'll see what a lively day on UC Berkeley's campus looks like. π€© #GoBears #BerkeleyPOV
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Applications for the @UCBerkeley Class of 2039 will be available in August 2034. We will wait patiently until we can read this Bear's application. ππ»#GoBears #BeBerkeley
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TODAY IS THE DAY!
All @UCBerkeley freshman and transfer applications are due by 11:59pm PST.
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You were #BerkeleyBound, and now you have arrived. Welcome to @UCBerkeley Class of 2022 and Transfer Class of 2020!!! Youβre are Golden Bears now! π»ππ #WeAreGolden
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