Frequently Asked Questions

The next steps include paying your $2500 non-refundable deposit*.

*Please note, there will be an additional 2.75% fee charged for those paying their deposit by credit card.

Using your CalNet ID, log in to CalCentral. CalCentral is UC Berkeley’s student dashboard where you will pay your deposit.

Within 24 hours, log in to bconnected to activate your berkeley.edu email address.

Please be assured that you will NOT be required to enroll for classes before Orientation. Since your first semester courses are required courses, you will be assigned to a cohort and be enrolled in your fall classes automatically.

Please refer to your admission email for a checklist with dates and deadlines specific to you. You may also refer to the EWMBA logins and passwords.

The deposit deadline varies by admission date and will be indicated on your admission email and on your status page.

SVSHP is an acronym for UC Berkeley’s mandatory sexual violence and sexual harassment prevention training. New students are required to complete both an online training and attend an in-person presentation. Instructions to complete the online training will be available as a task in your student portal, CalCentral. The deadline to complete this is in July (Date TBD). The in-person component will be part of the WE Launch orientation weekend. Watch your email for more details!

Please visit the Academic Advising page.

Please contact the EWMBA Program Office to be directed to the correct contact.

Students with a strong background in certain academic areas are encouraged to take a waiver examination. Please review the Waiver Guidelines carefully to determine if a waiver examination is appropriate. You should also review past course syllabi (linked on the Waiver Guidelines website, for reference only) and any other posted materials as part of your preparation.

Watch the Core Waiver Webinar and review the slide deck to learn about Core Waivers, Waiver Exams, and what happens if you waive a class.

haas.berkeley.edu/EWMBA/

New students will receive access to CMG BEARS after WE Launch (Orientation) weekend.

The best way is to email [email protected].

You will obtain your Cal 1 Card at WE Launch (Orientation) weekend along with free access to AC Transit via a special Clipper Card issued by the Cal 1 Card office. You must first submit your photo online- watch your email for more information and further instructions!

Students first need to indicate their Transportation Preferences, part of the Student Preferences, via the Application Portal prior to WE Launch, where they can opt in to get the digital parking permit for campus. More information on this will also come via email over the summer!

See Haas Resources or contact the program office.

Report any problems with this website to [email protected].

If you have any further questions, please contact Admissions at [email protected] or (510) 642-0292.

Please visit this page for a listing of Student Groups. If you have any more questions, reach out to Avni Kansara, Director of Student Experience, at [email protected]

Connect with your class and current students on Slack! Check your email for an email from Slack with instructions on how to join the platform.

If you’re looking for an inside view of Berkeley Haas, there are current Evening and Weekend MBA students who would love to connect with you and share their experience.

General Questions:
Contact the VPs of admissions.

Still not finding what you are looking for? The Admissions Office is happy to connect you with alumni and students who can provide valuable insight about their Haas experiences. Email us at [email protected] with information about where you live, your industry or field of interest, if you have kids, and/or your alma mater. We’ll identify individuals who match your background.

You will receive your assigned Evening, Weekend, or Flex schedule option on your admit letter. You will be assigned to a specific cohort within that schedule option prior to the start of the semester. If your schedule preference has changed since applying to the program, or if you need to request a specific Evening or Flex cohort, there are two distinct processes based on the date of your request.

For requests prior to July 1:

Please complete this request form as soon as possible. Requests will be considered by the Admissions Team on a case by case basis. Since we strive to create diverse cohorts, and we have cohort size constraints, we can’t guarantee that all specific cohort requests will be accommodated. We recommend you provide as much detail as possible in your request form.

For requests on or after July 1:

Please complete the Evening and Weekend MBA Program Office Exception Request form explaining which cohort you’re in and why you are requesting a change. The EWMBA Program Office reviews requests on Tuesday afternoons. Students can expect a response by the Wednesday after the form is submitted. Please note, the EWMBA Program Office will not be evaluating cohort change requests between July 23 and July 28. This ensures that we can advise incoming students of their assigned cohort with sufficient time to fully participate in WE Launch activities.

If you do not remember which schedule or cohort preference you indicated as your preference when submitting your application – either Evening, Weekend, or Flex – please contact Admissions at [email protected].

If you’re happy to be placed in either cohort within that schedule option, then no action is required on your part.

Evening
Blue: Monday/Wednesday (6PM-9:30PM PT)
Gold: Tuesday/Thursday (6PM-9:30PM PT)

Weekend
Axe: Saturdays (9AM-6PM PT)
Oski: Saturdays (9AM-6PM PT)

Flex
Nexus: Monday/Wednesday (4PM-6PM PT)
Lux: Tuesday/Thursday (4PM-6PM PT)

However, if you originally requested an Evening, Weekend, or Flex option and now want to switch, please fill out the Cohort Change Request (Class of 2028) (also see FAQ above).

Similarly, if you requested the Evening or Flex schedule option and want to request placement in a specific cohort (M/W or T/TH) please fill out the Cohort Change Request (Class of 2028 (also see FAQ above).

Additional questions?

Prior to July 1: [email protected] (EWMBA Admissions)

On or after July 1: [email protected] (Olivia Coffman, Associate Director)

There are MBA students that use Macs, so you will be in plenty of company! However, Macintosh support from Haas Computer Services (HCS) is limited to Windows emulation (i.e. Windows using Parallels, Bootcamp). Windows can be obtained free of charge*. Best effort support provided for Mac printing and Mac office.
*Conditional upon MSDNAA agreement and license restrictions.

You will have access once classes begin. You will be able to login using your CalNet ID and you will receive a printing credit.

CalNet is used to access various campus services including CalCentral (academic records, paying tuition), Slack, AirBears2 (campus wireless network). When creating your CalNet ID we strongly recommend using a first name and last name format. If your login is already taken, create a similar variation. If you attended UC Berkeley as an undergraduate, it will default to that CalNet ID username. Students are allowed a one-time update to their CalNet ID username.

Fees are due (in full or via the Fee Payment Plan’s monthly installment payments) prior to the start of campus instruction. There are many payment options available. More information about payment options can be found by visiting the Student Billing Services website.

Students have the option to pay for tuition and fees in full or by setting up a Fee Payment Plan.

All incoming and re-admitted students must satisfy TB screening and immunization requirements as mandated by the UC Office of the President prior to the start of their first semester. Failure to do so will result in an enrollment hold being placed on the student’s account. You can read a message on the importance of this requirement from UC Berkeley’s Medical Director here or watch a video.

As it can sometimes be time-consuming to track down copies of your medical records, especially records from outside the United States, we recommend that you begin this process early and give yourself sufficient time to either find them or make an appointment to get them with a medical provider.

Effective Fall 2025, all Berkeley students will be automatically enrolled in the Berkeley Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) as a way to meet the university’s health insurance mandate. Berkeley SHIP is a comprehensive major medical insurance plan, providing medical, counseling, prescription, vision and dental services. 

If you already have insurance and do not want to pay for dual insurance coverage, you must apply for a SHIP waiver during the open wavier period. Haas has no involvement in this waiver process. Learn how to submit a waiver here:  SHIP Waiver Application Instructions. You need to submit a waiver each Fall as approved waivers from previous years do not roll over. 

Please note, the Program Office does not have visibility of or authority over the SHIP requirements and waiver process. For any questions, please reach out directly to SHIP at [email protected].

The Cal Rec Club offers memberships to students, alumni, and members of the community. Spouses of students are also eligible. Please note access begins in mid-August.