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Berkeley Global
Golden Bear Center
1995 University Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
Student Services Hours
In person: Second floor, Suite 200: Monday–Friday, 9 am–12 pm and 1 pm–4pm
Phone: (510) 642-4111, Monday–Friday, 10 am–12 pm and 1 pm–4pm
We are closed on these holidays.
How to Get Here
Taking public transportation?
We are located just a few blocks away from the Downtown Berkeley BART station. If you plan to use AC Transit, the closest major intersection is at University Avenue and Shattuck Avenue.
Biking?
Bike parking is available in the rear parking lot and in the garage. Please be sure to use a high-security lock when parking your bicycle, even for a short period of time. Bicycles and motorized scooters are not permitted inside the Golden Bear Center.
Driving?
Parking (both the parking garage and surface lot) is $2/hour, with a daily maximum of $20. There is no discounted evening rate or early bird rate. Payment may be made by telephone or by using the self-service payment machines in the garage. Visa, MC, AMEX and Discover are accepted. To pay by telephone, go to paybyphone.com or call (866) 234-7275. Indicate location 9947. There is a $0.35 fee for paying by telephone. The self-service machine will also accept cash payment.Motorcycles riders should use the designated spaces on the surface lot and will need to display an MC permit.
Note: Street parking in Berkeley is limited with regulations heavily enforced. Please be sure to check signage that references designated (“sticker”) parking areas, time limits and street sweeping zones.
Need to Use a Computer?
If you are enrolled in a class that has an open lab component, you are free to use our computer training facility.
Mon.–Thurs., 8:30 am–9:30 pm
Fri., 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Sat., 10 am–5 pm
Sun., 10 am–5 pm
Other Berkeley Locations
UC Berkeley Main Campus
University Avenue and Oxford Street
Berkeley, CA 94720
"Berkeley Time"
Classes on the Berkeley campus may begin 10 minutes after the listed start time
American Baptist Seminary West
2515 Hillegass Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704
Classes held on first, second and third floors
How to Get Here
Taking public transportation?
The closest BART station is Downtown Berkeley. If you plan to use AC Transit, the closest major intersection is at University Avenue and Shattuck Avenue. You can also hop on Bear Transit.
Biking?
Bike racks are provided on the exterior walkway of the building. Please be sure to use a high-security lock when parking your bicycle, even for a short period of time. Bicycles and motorized scooters are not permitted inside the ABSW facility.
Driving?
After 5 pm weekday and all day weekends, you may park in campus fee lots marked with a P on the campus parking map. UC Berkeley special events might restrict or impact campus traffic, parking fees and lot availability, please plan ahead.
Although most parking fee machines accept dollar bills and credit cards, you may need $5 to $6 in quarters for some lots and campus entrances. UC Berkeley Extension cannot reimburse students for parking fees or violations under any circumstances.
Public parking is also available in municipal lots and garages around the Berkeley campus.
Students With Disabilities
Most courses meet in barrier-free buildings. Contact the Disabled Students Program at (510) 642-0518 or dsp.berkeley.edu, for the Berkeley Campus Access Handbook, which indicates wheelchair-accessible campus buildings.
Stay safe!
The campus police department (UCPD) offers a variety of services, including BearWALK uniformed escort service, Safety Shuttle service with stops through and around campus, and night safety tips. For more information or to schedule an escort, call (510) 642-WALK (9255).