Our in-person Berkeley Global Visiting Student Programs are semester-based and take place twice in an academic year - during either our Fall or Spring semesters. Each semester is approximately 4 months long. Depending on the program, you may elect to study with us for one semester or the full academic year (i.e. both Fall and Spring semesters). Fall classes typically start mid-August to mid-December, while Spring courses start in mid-January and end in mid-May.
Our courses follow the UC Berkeley Academic Calendar dates.
Fall 2026 Dates:
- Term begins: August 19, 2026
- Instruction/Classes Begin: August 26, 2026
- Semester Ends: December 18, 2026
If you are interested in beginning your studies in the summer, please apply to UC Berkeley Summer Sessions.