Where You Find Your People, Your Place, and Your Passions at Berkeley
Pathways is an exciting new program for first-year undergraduate students at UC Berkeley. It consists of three courses — linked by a common theme — that you take in your first semester at Berkeley.
First-Year Pathways Provide
Early Class Enrollment
Pathways provides priority enrollment into three courses for incoming first-year students
Small Class Experience
An exciting small-class experience with a professor renowned in their field
New Friendships
A chance to make friends with other new students through shared personal interests
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Student Testimonials
As a first-semester student, it’s a very good introduction to Berkeley as a whole. It reminds you that keeping an open mind and learning from a multitude of perspectives is very important and part of the reason why you’re here.
Caitlyn L
Fall 23 First-Year Pathways Student
I applied to the Pathways Program so I would have an easier time meeting people and so that I wouldn’t have to stress about signing up for classes. Signing up for classes was made a breeze. It was definitely easier to make connections with classmates because we were in multiple smaller classes together.
First-Year Pathways Student
Fall 2023
I hoped to have a fun first semester with classes I was interested in, as well as smaller class sizes. This was fulfilled! I really love the program and am very appreciative that I got to be a part of it.
First-Year Pathways Student
Fall 2023
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