About Cal Parents
About Cal Parents

Important Dates for Parents


April 12

Cal Day
 The campus's annual open house is the perfect occasion for parents and all other visitors who want an inside look at the world's leading public university. The day features special programming geared to prospective students and families, as well as tours, lectures, free museum admission, demonstrations, performances, sports, information sessions, and kids' activities. Learn more>

May 6, 7, 21 & 22
Discover Cal Lecture Series
 Can't come to Berkeley? Let Berkeley come to you via Discover Cal, a lecture series featuring some of the campus's most fascinating professors. This special program will make stops throughout the state this fall. Invitations will be mailed to all Cal families.Learn more and register>

May 13

Graduates Some 6,800 UC Berkeley seniors will graduate at the end of the spring semester. Graduates and their families are invited to celebrate at this annual event, beginning at 4 p.m. in the campus's Hearst Greek Theatre. Chancellor Birgeneau will be on hand to congratulate the graduates, and a reception follows the ceremony. Learn more >