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Inclusion, Engagement, and Transformation

The Transfer, Re-entry, and Student Parent Center (TRSP), a unit of the Division of Undergraduate Education, offers a broad range of academic support services to a diverse population of students who transfer to Berkeley from other institutions, who are returning to their course of studies, or who, themselves are balancing parenting with an academic experience. Our programs are designed to assist students in adjusting to life at Cal, establishing students within our learning community, and developing sound academic and career plans.

Major Insights Video Tips

*Major Insights:* This program is designed to assist new students transitioning to studies at Berkeley by providing experienced insights from our continuing student mentors. The views expressed in the folllowing video clips represent the personal experiences of our CalMAX mentors and are intended to assist students with exploring options and gaining insights into campus resources. *Always work with stafff and faculty advisors to determine how best to achieve your academic goals.* The following videos are available in QuickTime format only and are copyright protected by the University of California Regents. Get the free QuickTime player for Mac and PC here.
Some of our Major Insights mentors:
Sereeta Alexander Graduate Student - Education BA in Psychology from Cal Transferred from Long Beach and Solano CC	Jared Smelser Double major Art Practice / Poli Sci Transferred from San Diego CC	Jason Deitch Philosophy Minors: Greek and Religious Studies Transferred from San Diego CC

Finances

		Emergency Loan Program: Detailed Information Regarding Emergency Loans

		Change of Income Level: Financial Aid Facts and Figures Student Contribution Appeal Form Parent Contribution Appeal Form

		Receiving Aid and Scholarship Refunds: Login to BearFacts Login to Set Up EFT

		Increasing Your Student Budget: Budget Appeal Form

		Late Filing for Federal Financial Aid: Complete a FAFSA Online On-Time Appeal Forms

Academics

	Seeking out an Advisor: College Advisors Student Life Advising Services Counseling Programs at University Health Services

	Managing the Academic Demands: Enroll in an EDUC 198 Transition Course

	Considerations for Declaring Your Major: Myths About Majors Petition to Declare Major Form Program Planning Form Declaring a Minor (L&S)

	Possibilities for Double Majors: Double Majors (L&S) Program Planning Form

	Maximize your Berkeley Experience: Get involved with a student group, see world renowned speakers and performances, or even travel abroad

Information for Specific Majors

	The Department of Art Practice

	The Department of Political Science

General Tips and Best Practices

	Strategies for Enrolling in Classes: Online Course Schedule Make Enrollment Changes Through TeleBears Review Your Enrollment List and Other Important Information at BearFacts

	Managing Academic Load: Petition to Change Course Schedule Enrolling in Fewer than 13 Units (L&S)

	Making Use of Office Hours: Check the Course Syllabus or with the Academic Department for Specific Information Regarding Office Hours

	Strategies for Making it All Work: Enroll in an EDUC 198 Transition Course Student Learning Center (Look for Strategy Tips for Studying) College Writing Programs

	Strategies for Making it All Work: Planning Your Years at Cal Earning Your Degree (L&S)

	Know Your Advocates: Identify the campus communities and groups that offer resources and advocacy.

	Go Bears! UC Rally Committee