This is a living page. It will be frequently updated with links and information from campus partners to address common questions about RE | Launch. If you have a question that’s not addressed, please email the EWMBA Program Office at [email protected]
FAQs
RSVPs for RE | Launch 2025 was emailed to eligible participants (Class of 2027) on April 16th from the EWMBA Program Office.
You will need to complete the Survey and Risk Waiver to confirm your attendance.
Out of respect & consideration towards the event organizers who planned RE | Launch, the guest speakers who will be present, and your fellow classmates: The Program Office expects all who register for RE | Launch to attend & engage with all of the scheduled programming during the weekend.
RE | Launch will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Students in the Flex Scheduling Option received information about Flex Immersion programming held on Friday, August 1, 2025.
RE | Launch is a unique opportunity for students of all cohorts to connect with each other and the Berkeley community.
- REConnect with your classmates and the broader Cal Community
- REImagine your future through engaging workshops and activities
No. While everyone in the class is encouraged to attend, RE | Launch is an optional event.
Free! There is no cost to attend RE | Launch however, students will be responsible for transportation to and from RE | Launch.
Yes, meals and snacks will be provided throughout the day.
- Light Breakfast/AM Snacks
- Lunch
- PM Snacks
- Dinner
The program office will do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions as they are listed in your preferences portal, and submitted in your RSVP. If you have more specific restrictions or concerns, please contact us.
The EWMBA Program Office has contracted a limited number of hotel rooms on the night of Saturday August 2nd at the Residence Inn in Downtown Berkeley for students who will be commuting from Outside of the Bay Area (see below for definition of “Outside of the Bay Area (OOBA)”).
Please note, this is a request and we will follow up with students in early July with hotel details/confirmation.
(Outside the Bay Area is defined as residing outside the nine-county Bay Area region: San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, Napa, Sonoma, and Marin Counties.)
Please email Patte Hochkeppel if you have any questions regarding the hotels at RE | Launch.
Spouses and partners cannot participate in curricular or non-curricular programming associated with RE | Launch. For context, this is because the Program Office budget only accommodates EWMBA students enrolled in the program.
RE | Launch is for students currently enrolled in the Class of 2027. In addition to our no guest policy, the weekend is packed full of activities and networking which is not conducive for children.
Parking on campus will not be provided for RE | Launch.
Students who have the UC Berkeley ‘S’ Daily Virtual Permit for the Fall 2025 semester can park in the designated parking areas.
Public parking is also available around campus. Check out this map for options.
If you require accommodations for effective communication (ASL interpreting/CART captioning, alternative media formats, etc.) to fully participate in this event, please contact Robby Cortes with as much advance notice as possible and at least 7 days prior to the event.