Prospective Students

If you are admitted to UC Berkeley for the spring semester, we encourage you to spend the fall semester in Berkeley at the Fall Program for Freshmen (FPF), a program designed exclusively for freshmen admitted to Cal for the spring semester.

Why Choose FPF?

Learn why you should spend your fall semester in Berkeley.

Program Fees and Billing Information

FPF fees differ from Cal's. Read about FPF fees and billing.

How to Register for FPF

FPF has limited space and cannot accommodate all of the students interested in the program.

Spaces fill quickly on a first-come, first-served basis after admission decisions are released. You can register for FPF now while considering whether to accept spring admission to UC Berkeley.

Visit FPF and Cal

Visit FPF virtually or in person to learn more about the program.

About FPF

Read more about FPF.