Transfer Student Support and Mentorship

Beginning the summer before you arrive on campus, Transfer Mentors are available to help as you create your fall schedule, investigate extra-curricular opportunities, plan for internships, and generally guide you as you transition onto campus and into classes by sharing institutional knowledge on diverse topics. 

Our Mentors are current Data Science majors who work with the academic advising office to support transfer students in their journey at UC Berkeley. 

You should receive an email from your Transfer Mentor in early June (make sure to check your @berkeley.edu inbox!).

Prospective Student?

Visit our page for prospective transfer students for more support on your journey to Cal!

Information for Prospective Transfer Students

Support Programs for Incoming Students

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Summer Workshops

In the summer before you arrive on campus, participate in the Data Science incoming transfer student workshop program!

  • Ask questions about schedules and classes
  • Build community and connect with other incoming Data Science transfer students
  • Get support preparing for a career in data science

These events will be held both online and in-person. Make sure to regularly check your @berkeley.edu inbox for event announcements.

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Fall Course for Transfers

During your first fall semester you can choose to enroll in a 1-unit course for Data Science transfers. This course supports:

  • navigating campus resources
  • understanding the Data Science major and coursework
  • building community
  • preparing for internships

This course gives you weekly access to academic advising and mentorship from Data Science Transfer Mentors.

More Transfer Student Resources

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Data Scholars

Supporting students with backgrounds underrepresented in the field, the Data Scholars provides support in key Data Science courses, guidance in getting hands-on experience, and community-building with other Scholars. 

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Program Plan Worksheet

Use our worksheet and sample schedules to sketch out your own pathway to graduation. Our academic advisers and transfer mentors are available to help you customize your plan!

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Career Support

The College of Computing, Data Science, and Society provides career support for Data Science students, including help with application materials, interviewing and networking skills, and an industry and non-profit speaker series.