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After You Are Accepted




Your acceptance packet will contain important information about applying for your visa, paying your fees, and beginning your program. Please be sure to carefully read this information and contact International Student Services if you have any questions.

F-1 Student Visa
Students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. must obtain an F-1 student visa in order to attend one of these programs. Non-U.S. citizens entering the country with a visitor visa (B1/B2) or under the visa waiver program are not permitted to engage in full-time study. Our International Diploma Programs are full-time programs.

In order to apply for an F-1 student visa, you will need documentation from the International Student Services office verifying that you have been admitted into a full-time course of study. You will need to take your acceptance documents, passport, and your most current financial statement to the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate and apply for an F-1 student visa. If your family will be accompanying you to the U.S., you will need to apply for an F-2 dependent visa for each family member. Each family member will also need a dependent non-immigrant visa document.

Program Fee Payments
Your program fee is due 30 days prior to the start of your term. Fees for the Management and Business Track may be paid in three installments of $13,500, $12,600, and $2,900 after meeting all eligibility requirements.

Payment for program fees must be made directly to UC Berkeley Extension in U.S. dollars. We recommend payment by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express). You may also make payment by traveler's checks, money order, or cashier's check. Personal checks drawn from a U.S. bank account are also accepted. Checks should be made payable to UC Regents. Bank wire transfers are to be made in U.S. dollars and sent to:
Account Number: 0175380001
Routing Number: 0260-0959-3
Swift Code: BOFAUS3N
Bank of America
1635 Grant Street
Concord, California 94520, USA

Your name and the name of your program must be included on the transaction. It is very important that you send a copy of the transaction information by fax to International Student Services at (510) 643-0216.

Transfer Students
If you are an F-1 Student transferring to UC Berkeley Extension from another institution in the United States, you will need to complete a transfer verification form and submit your documents to our International Student Services office after you have received your acceptance documents. UC Berkeley Extension International Student Services will contact you to provide details about this process. Please note that you may not begin your studies at UC Berkeley Extension before your transfer to our school has been completed.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received in writing or via mail, fax, or e-mail more than two weeks prior to the start of the program will receive a full refund, less $100. Due to the special nature of the program, requests for refunds cannot be granted after that time. If a program is to be cancelled by UC Berkeley Extension, applicants will be notified at least one month before the program is scheduled to begin, and a full refund will be granted. If your F-1 visa application is denied, you will receive a full refund of your program fee.

Finding Housing
Please see our housing page.

After you submit the Housing Application to the International Student Services office, we will acknowledge receipt of your application, check for availability, and submit your application to the appropriate housing provider. The housing provider will contact you with information about the housing and payment details. Do not send any payments to UC Berkeley Extension. The housing provider will send you a final confirmation once you have made the required deposit.

When to Arrive in Berkeley
We recommend that you plan to arrive in Berkeley one or two days prior to the start of your program. If you have not prearranged housing, you should arrive at least a week before the start of your program and visit the International Student Services office at 1995 University Ave., Suite 110 for assistance.

Orientation
Your acceptance packet will contain detailed information about the orientation sessions held during the first two days of your program. It is very important that you attend orientation. During this time, you will hear from our academic staff about your program requirements, receive your class schedule, and have a chance to meet the academic staff and other personnel. In addition, our International Student Services staff will provide details of our medical insurance policy, immigration requirements, and other items to make your stay in the U.S. successful.