Congratulations!
Dear Student Parent,
For those of you who will be balancing Cal and parenting, we'd like to extend a warm welcome from a network of student parents with children ranging in age from newborn babies to others with their own kids in college...and everything in between!
We're looking forward to answering questions and sharing information, resources, and support that will help you transition and succeed at UC Berkeley.
First things first…
Accepting Your Offer of Admission
If you haven't done so already, you will probably need to accept your offer of admission by June 1st 2026.
In between now and the Summer orientations, there are a number of ways to get your questions answered and begin to put your plans in place to attend Cal!
Newly Admitted Student Events
Newly Admitted Student Parent Day #1 - Sat. June 13th, 2026 10a - Noon (Zoom)
Newly Admitted Student Parent Day #2 - Mon. June 15th, 2026 10a-Noon (Zoom & In-Person)
More details on both events will be announced soon!
Reduced Course Load Option for Student Parents
The reduced course load option allows for undergraduate student parents to enroll in less than 13 units each semester, and still be considered a full-time student at UC Berkeley. This option is not mandatory, however if you are considering the impact of a 13 or more units on your family obligations, then we encourage you to meet with Tomie Lenear,(link is external) to discuss the option in detail before you make a decision. Graduate students are encourgaed to meet with us as well, although the process of petition for the option is different from undergraduate student parents.
Academic Accommodations Due to Disability Status:
UC Berkeley is committed to creating a learning environment that meets the needs of its diverse student body including students with disabilities. If you anticipate or experience any barriers to learning in this course, please feel welcome to discuss your concerns with Tomie Lenear,(link is external).
If you have a disability, or think you may have a disability, you can work with the Disabled Students' Program (DSP) to request an official accommodation. The Disabled Students' Program (DSP) is the campus office responsible for authorizing disability-related academic accommodations, in cooperation with the students themselves and their instructors. You can find more information about DSP, including contact information and the application process here: dsp.berkeley.edu. If you have already been approved for accommodations through DSP, please meet with me so we can develop an implementation plan together.
