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      Unlike many institutions of similar stature, regular EE and CS faculty teach the vast majority of our courses, and the most exceptional teachers are often also the most exceptional researchers.

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      Research is the foundation of Berkeley EECS. Faculty, students, and staff work together on cutting-edge projects that cross disciplinary boundaries to improve everyday life and make a difference.

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Information for Current Undergraduate Students

General Advice & Support

  • Tutoring and Counseling

    Tutoring, counseling, and staying connected.

  • Faculty Advising

    Description of process, FAQ, preparation, and contact information.

  • Scholarships

    Scholarships for everyone, immigrants, underrepresented scholars, women scholars, and scholars currently or previously in the military. Tips for writing applications.

  • Preparing for Graduate School

    Why go to grad school? L&S and Engineering preview programs, and recommended coursework.

  • Getting into CS Classes

    How to get into lower division, upper division, and graduate CS classes, based on who you are.

  • Getting into EE Classes

    Enrollment priorities for ELENG 66 & 64 (formerly EECS 16A & B), and upper division or graduate EE classes.

  • Facilitating EECS DeCal Courses

    Process for creating EECS DeCal courses: deadlines and preparation, review, approval, and submission of proposal packets.

  • Resources for Underrepresented Students

    Announcements, research opportunities, grad school application and support programs, personal and academic advising and support, scholarships, campus programs, internships, career prep, free tutoring, and student organizations for underrepresented students in EECS.

EECS Majors

  • EECS Major Information

    Lower and upper division requirements, sample study plans, advising, junior transfers, double majors, change of majors.

  • CS Major Information

    Transfer prerequisites, sample programs, lower and upper division requirements, advising, commencement, declaring the major and appeal process, FAQ, getting into CS classes.

  • ECE Major Information

    Lower and upper division requirements, advising and support.

Research Resources & CPT

  • Undergraduate Research

    How to approach and prepare for student research opportunities, and links to EECS undergraduate research programs.

  • Supernode

    A student run makerspace located in 246 Cory Hall.

  • SUPERB

    Summer Undergraduate Program in Engineering Research at Berkeley.

  • Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

    CPT is a type of off-campus work permission for F-1 international students who are currently pursuing study programs in the United States and want to gain experience in their fields of study.

Special Programs

  • Honors Degree Program

    Honors students pursue an academic concentration outside of the department, engage in research, receive a special faculty advisor, and are invited to special events with faculty and EECS Honors alumni.

  • Accel Scholars Program

    A joint program run by Silicon Valley venture capital firm Accel and EECS. Provides access to Silicon Valley, personalized mentorship, and industry-relevant curriculum.

  • CS Scholars Program

    A supportive network for CS students from under-resourced and low opportunity communities.

  • Undergraduate Minors

    Information about the Engineering CS and EECS minors, and the Electronic Intelligent Systems (EIS) minor.

  • Study Abroad Program

    Why study abroad? Timeline and preparation for EECS students who would like to study in another country.

  • Women in EECS

    Pathways for women studying EECS, the 1-week CS Kickstart summer program for incoming freshmen, and support and mentorship organizations.

  • EECS Resiliency Project

    Hear from EECS students and faculty about how to be more flexible and adaptable when confronting stress, and how to successfully bounce back from set-backs and obstacles. Links to resilience and support resources.

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