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Graduate Application Forms & Instructions
You may apply to only one department/program or one concurrent degree program. This restriction includes applicants to programs in the Boalt Hall School of Law and the Haas School of Business. If you submit more than one application, review of your application will be delayed.
To apply for graduate admission to Berkeley, you must complete the online application (recommended method) or submit a printout of the PDF version, available below. If you are unable to submit an online application, it is essential you contact the department you plan to apply to prior to completing a printed application. The PDF version of the forms offered below may not constitute a complete application package and your department may need to provide supplemental application materials. You may use the Letter of Recommendation form or Transcript Request form at any time. Be sure that your name and identification information appears on these forms exactly as you have provided it in your online application or on your paper application.
Graduate Application Forms & Instructions for Admission and Fellowships, 2008-2009
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| Forms & Instructions |
| Graduate Application for Admission and Fellowships/Instructions [PDF] |
| Letter of Recommendation (Form G) [PDF] At least three letters of recommendation are required for all applicants. Send them early enough to allow time for your recommenders to write and forward the letters by the departmental deadline. To waive access to your letters of recommendation, complete the waiver section of the form. You can assist them by including a stamped envelope addressed to the appropriate department. Remember to inform your recommenders of your proposed department’s deadline for application materials. |
| Transcript Request (Form H) [PDF] This form is provided for your convenience in ordering official transcripts from schools you have previously attended. Remember to enter the department name, address, and mail code on the form before you send it. Do not send these forms to us. You must request transcripts directly from the schools you have attended. |
| Request
for Waiver of the Graduate Application Fee [PDF] U.S. citizens and permanent residents who can demonstrate either financial need or current participation in one of the programs listed on the waiver form are eligible to apply for a waiver of the application fee. |
| Guide to Financial Support for Graduate Students [PDF] A guide for fellowships, financial aid, and other assistance. |
| Application
for Readmission (Office of the Registrar website) For previously registered students only. |
Where to Mail Your Application & Application Fee Payment
Mail your application materials directly to your proposed department. If you are an applicant living outside the United States, you should mail your application at least 30 days before your proposed department's deadline. Please address the envelope to:
University of California, Berkeley
Graduate Assistant
Department of (list the department name)
(Department's mail address and mail code)
Berkeley, CA 94720
Addresses and mail codes for departments can be found on the "Graduate Programs and Application Deadlines" page.
To be considered for admission, your application must be postmarked by the departmental deadline or delivered in person by the close of business on that day. Your online application must be submitted by midnight (Pacific time) on the day of the deadline.
Last Updated: November 25, 2007 12:25 PM
