undecided

AureatEagle: Yup. You're guaranteed, no holds barred, to be able to register for any semester in which you will reach or exceed 136 units anyway (that is, if you end semester 8 with 135 units, you are still free to register for a 9th semester, which would definitely put you at 136 and above). When you cross the limit -- either past 9 semesters or past 136 units, whichever comes up first -- you might run into a few problems and be requested to justify your program. Up until then? Golden.

Azure326

"Important events" is a broad term. Could you be more specific? For example, the Big Game is an important event, but most people probably won't be dressed up (at least not in the traditional sense). If you're bringing a set of dress clothes, then you should probably also bring a pair of dress shoes to match.

AureatEagle

Okay, I think I understand.

Thanks for your help! ^^ (and nice pun, haha)

undecided

Castel: Azure has a good point. If you're bringing dress clothes, bring dress shoes; there aren't many situations that would require dress shoes and ONLY dress shoes.

In the general sense, you won't need them any more than you needed them in high school, and probably less. The only regular reason I can think of is if you join one of the groups around campus that does regular formal/semi-formal events, like the frats and sororities. Me? Nada. Never needed it. Job interview attire, yes, but nothing too dressy.

But if you're the kind of person who does things that require them a lot, well, then bring them!

AureatEagle: I couldn't resist. Glad to help! Also wanted to clarify something: I don't believe there is a unit restriction if you're within the number of semesters allotted to you. So, you could take 160 units within 9 semesters if you wanted. If you wanted a 10th semester, though? You need 135 or fewer.

Castel

Thanks undecided!

AureatEagle

Got it Thanks again!

RedTapePatrol

Do we go to the first discussions before the first lectures? The very first thing on Wednesday morning is a discussion for me, but there's nothing to discuss right?

Azure326

RedTapePatrol - Yes, you still go. Even if there hasn't been a lecture, your GSI can still start teaching and going over some of the material.

eaad

How many college semester units can a freshman applicant transfer to Berkeley? Thank you!

88888888

unlimited ?

undecided

University of California - Admissions

"You are considered a freshman applicant if you are still in high school or have graduated from high school but have not enrolled in a regular session at any college or university."

Assuming you are still considered a freshman applicant, a freshman can theoretically apply with as many units as they'd like. The difficulty, of course, is retaining eligibility to apply as a "freshman" while racking up the units. Summer sessions are fine (as long as you don't matriculate anywhere), dual-enrollment should be OK as well.

eimmat

I was wondering how hard PE classes are at Berkeley? I'm taking a beginning self defense course and I really hope I won't fail it or anything...

88888888

so what's the average number of units a student takes during the summer session?

olopok23

Hi,

I'm a new Cal student and I was wondering where all the current magazines and newspapers are.

I've noticed the East Reading room at Doe, but I refuse to believe that the colossal library system only houses those magazines under the "Browse" category. Perhaps other titles are housed in different parts of the campus?

For all I know, I could be looking at the wrong places. Thanks for your time!

(I'm looking for:

Mags: Men's/Women's Health, Details, GQ, InStyle, Esquire, Psychology Today, Forbes, Money, Wallpaper*

Newspapers: NYT, USAToday, SF Chronicle)

Castel

You could easily ask the reference desk or check the reference computers... -_-