Our in-person Berkeley Global Visiting Student Programs are semester-based, therefore they take place twice in an academic year. Students can study during either our Fall or Spring semester.
Fall classes typically start mid-August to mid-December, while Spring courses start in mid-January and end in mid-May. Each semester is approximately 4 months long. Depending on the program, you may elect to study for one semester or the full academic year (i.e. both Fall and Spring semesters).
Fall 2025 semester takes place between August 20 and December 19.
It is important to note that students cannot begin their Berkeley Global program during the summer. Anyone interested in summer classes should look into Berkeley Summer Sessions.