Frequently Asked Questions | Check-in Information | Hotel Accommodations | Transportation to UC Berkeley | Transportation to San Francisco | Rental Car, Shuttle, & Public Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Berkeley Summer Engineering Institute?
Now in its seventh year, our annual series of short courses continue to provide you the opportunity to meet and learn from leading faculty, researchers, and industry experts. Held on the UC Berkeley campus and in nearby San Francisco, the Institute provides an opportunity for professionals in a variety of fields to come together. The Institute offers a broad range of rigorous courses updated annually to allow the engineering community the opportunity to learn from one another and keep abreast of the latest advances in their fields.

Who should attend?
Engineers and scientists seeking an intensive update in advanced engineering technologies. Managers can also benefit by participating in courses that build their skills and understanding of technical areas related to their work.

Who are the faculty and sponsors?
Institute courses are taught by faculty from UC Berkeley's College of Engineering, and their associates from other leading universities and corporations. The Institute is sponsored by the Division of Continuing Education in Engineering, UC Berkeley Extension, and the UC Berkeley College of Engineering.

What is the cancellation policy?
Any cancellation is subject to a $30 processing fee unless otherwise stated. Cancellations received less than five working days from the start of the course are subject to a $100 cancellation fee. You may substitute someone in your place at any time without penalty. If the course is not held for any reason, UC Berkeley Extension's liability is limited to refund of the full course fee. We do not refund travel or accommodation costs or any expenses other than the full course fee in the event of course cancellation.

What are continuing education units (ceu)?
These units are a nationally recognized means of recording noncredit study and are accepted by many employers and relicensure agencies as evidence of a serious commitment to career advancement and the maintenance of professional competence. One ceu is awarded for each 10 hours of attendance. If you want us to keep a record of your ceu study, you must fill out and return a form that will be distributed in class.

How do I enroll?
Enrollment may be made by companies or individuals. Enrollment is limited and advanced enrollment is required.

Enroll in a course by clicking "Enroll" on a course description page. If you wish to enroll via phone, fax, or in person, see enrollment information.

Do I need to confirm my enrollment?
If you enroll and have not received an enrollment confirmation five days prior to the scheduled date of the course, please call (510) 642-4151 to confirm that the course will convene as scheduled. Since Extension is self-supporting, it is necessary to establish a minimum enrollment. If the minimum is not met at least one week prior to the course date, the course may be canceled; if so, enrollees will be notified. | Top |

Check-in Information

Sign-in will take place on the first day of class, 30 minutes before class begins. This is your opportunity to pick-up course materials.

Bring Your Business Cards
Due to privacy issues, we do not distribute a roster of student contact information. However in order to maximize your opportunities for networking with your classmates, we encourage you to bring your business cards. There will be space available in the classroom for a Business Card Exchange Table, where you can drop off your cards and pick up cards from others. Many of our students have made valuable contacts by attending our courses, and we hope you will do the same.

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Hotel Accommodations*

For information regarding hotel reservations and travel to Berkeley, California, please contact:

Berkeley Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.visitberkeley.com

San Francisco, California
For information on hotels in San Francisco, please visit San Francisco Reservations at: www.hotelres.com. This is a central hotel reservation service that has information for virtually all hotels in San Francisco. There is no charge for this service.

For further information regarding hotel reservations and travel to San Francisco, California, please contact:
Visitor Information Center
www.sfvisitor.org

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Transportation to UC Berkeley*

Driving Directions and Parking Information

UC Berkeley Campus
It is recommended that anyone visiting the campus determine in advance the building or street names they are intending to find.

From San Francisco: Take I-80 to the University Avenue exit. Drive east; the campus is at the end of University Avenue.

From Oakland: Take I-880 north to I-980 E towards CA-24/WALNUT CREEK. Take CA-24 E to the Telegraph exit. Drive North on Telegraph; the campus is at the end of Telegraph. Parking on campus: Please check the Web site at http://pt.berkeley.edu

Public Parking: Public parking is available in municipal lots and garages around the campus. For maps and current information, please refer to www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/transportation/parking/parking.html.

Golden Bear Building, 1995 University Avenue, Berkeley

From San Francisco, Marin, Alameda, San Mateo, and Western Contra Costa Counties: Take I-80 to the University Ave. exit. Drive east; the Golden Bear Building is at 1995 University Avenue, cross street Milvia.

From Central Contra Costa County: Take Hwy. 24 to the Telegraph Ave. exit. Drive north on Telegraph until Telegraph intersects with Bancroft Avenue. Take a left on Bancroft and drive west until Bancroft intersects with Milvia. Take a right and drive north until you come to University Avenue. The Golden Bear Building, 1995 University, is at the corner of Milvia and University.

Parking: Parking is available underneath the building at 1995 University (enter from Bonita Street) and the cost is estimated at $12.00 per day. Parking is limited and the garage does fill. If parking is unavailable, you will be referred to nearby parking lots. If possible, we suggest you use public transportation.

Public Transportation

Public Transportation to the Campus & Golden Bear Building

Within the East Bay: Several AC Transit routes serve the Berkeley campus from various points throughout the East Bay. The Downtown Berkeley BART station is one block west of campus. For route planning and schedule information, visit http://pt.berkeley.edu.

From San Francisco and Southern Alameda County: Take a Richmond-bound BART train to the Downtown Berkeley station located one block from campus at Center St. and Shattuck Ave. Or take AC Transit route F from the San Francisco Transbay Terminal (First St. and Mission St.) to downtown Berkeley.

From Central and Eastern Contra Costa County: Take a San Francisco/Colma- or a Fremont-bound BART train to the MacArthur station. Transfer to a Richmond-bound train to the Downtown Berkeley station at Center St. and Shattuck Ave., one block from campus. Campus Shuttle Bus: for more information about campus shuttles, please visit http://pt.berkeley.edu/beartransit.

For questions about public transit, visit www.bart.gov for BART information or visit www.actransit.org for AC Transit information.

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Transportation to Downtown San Francisco*

Driving Directions and Parking Information

UC Extension Downtown Center, 425 Market St., San Francisco

From U.S. 101 North: Take I-80 east to the Fourth St. exit. Freeway exits onto Bryant St. Follow Bryant to Third St. Make a left on Third. Go to Folsom St. Make a right on Folsom. Go to Fremont St. Make a left on Fremont. The parking garage is located on Fremont St. before you reach the entrance to the building.

From the North Bay: Take U.S. 101 to Van Ness Ave. Travel south on Van Ness to Eddy St. Turn left on Eddy. Go eight blocks to Fifth St. Turn right on Fifth, cross Market St., and go to Folsom St. Turn left on Folsom. Go to Fremont St. and turn left. The parking garage is located on Fremont St. before you reach the entrance to the building. From the East Bay: Take I-80 west to the Fremont St. exit. Follow Fremont St. to the parking garage entrance on the left side of the street before you reach the entrance to the building.

From the Peninsula: Take U.S. 101 north to I-80 east. Take the Fourth St. exit. Freeway exits onto Bryant St. Follow Bryant to Third St. Make a left on Third. Go to Folsom St. Make a right on Folsom. Go to Fremont St. Make a left on Fremont. The parking garage is located on Fremont St. before you reach the entrance to the building.

Parking: Although the best access is via public transportation, there is a parking garage beneath the building. Access is from Fremont St.; cars parking in the lot are subject to search. The garage is open 7 am-8 pm, Mon.-Fri. There is no entry into the parking garage after 8 pm. Parking is also available at other lots in the area.

Public Transportation

Within San Francisco: The Downtown Center is located midway between the Montgomery and Embarcadero BART stations. You can also catch the Muni metro line at either station. For information about Muni service, visit Muni at www.sfmuni.com.

From the East Bay: You can obtain information about BART at www.bart.gov or AC Transit www.actransit.org.

From the Peninsula: You can obtain information about SamTrans at www.samtrans.com. From Marin County: You can obtain information about Golden Gate Transit at www.goldengatetransit.org.

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Rental Car, Shuttle, & Public Transportation*

RENTING A CAR

Company	Websites
Avis	www.avis.com
Budget	www.budget.com
Hertz	www.hertz.com

To/from SAN FRANCISCO or OAKLAND AIRPORT

Bayporter Express
Reservations recommended.
www.bayporter.com

Super Shuttle
Runs 24 hours a day. Reservations required.
www.supershuttle.com

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
AC Transit: www.actransit.org
BART: www.bart.gov

*Please note: This information is provided as a matter of service. Although care was taken to provide correct information, there may be unintended errors, changes, deletions or variation in prices without notification. Users of this list communicate, contract and do business with individuals, companies and or firms at their own risk. The Regents, officers, agents, and employees of the University of California shall not be liable for any errors or omissions made in the compilation or printing of this list.

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