<p>@killmyentourage, the “4 semesters” you heard is a guideline, not a requirement. The guideline below is from L&S. Other colleges at the Berkeley campus should have similar guidelines:</p>
<p>Determining the Unit Ceiling</p>
<p>If you have declared a single major and wish to stay longer than eight semesters (four semesters for transfers), you may continue to enroll until you exceed 130 units (this includes all college work except deductible units). For example, if you have completed 130 or fewer units at the end of your eighth semester, you may enroll in the following semester in as many units as you want. But, if you have 130.1 units, you may not enroll again, and your registration will be blocked.</p>
<p>If you have more than one major, you may continue to enroll until you exceed 136 units (which includes all college work except deductible units).</p>
<p>Students on financial aid should contact the Financial Aid Office to determine if their aid package will cover the cost of additional semesters.</p>
<p>Students who exceed the unit ceiling and are blocked from enrolling in fall and spring semesters may enroll in Berkeley classes during Summer Sessions or through UC Extension’s Concurrent Enrollment program.</p>
<p>Although it is possible to appeal to the Dean for permission to extend enrollment past these limits, this is rarely granted, and only in exceptional circumstances. To inquire about waivers of the unit ceiling, make an appointment with a College adviser.</p>
<p>Source: [Office</a> of Undergraduate Advising: Unit Ceiling](<a href=“http://ls-advise.berkeley.edu/registration/unitceiling.html]Office”>http://ls-advise.berkeley.edu/registration/unitceiling.html)</p>