Students who wish to attend UC Berkeley as undergraduates must apply to the University in November for the following fall semester. The online application is available at the University of California admissions site.
Transfer students must meet UC eligibility requirements and the College of Letters and Science “Essential Skills” requirements for admission. They should also follow the guidance provided on ASSIST.ORG to ensure that they are eligible for direct admission to their intended major.
For further information about Transfer Admission requirements, please contact a Transfer Advisor at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for assistance with applying to Berkeley. You may submit a specific question at OUA's Contact Us page.
Declaring the Linguistics Major
To declare the Linguistics major, it is necessary first to complete Linguistics 100 with a grade of "C" or better and then submit the "Major Declaration Petition" ONLINE at LingMajorAdvisor@berkeley.edu or schedule an appointment with the Undergraduate Advisor at LingMajorAdvisor@berkeley.edu. Most students who petition for the Linguistics major do so in their junior year.