This is a living page. It will be frequently updated with links and information from campus partners to address common questions about WeLaunch. If you have a question that’s not addressed, please email the FT MBA Program Office at [email protected].
FAQ - Schedule
The in-person, mandatory WeLaunch will take place from Monday August 10th (8:00AM) through Thursday August 13th (4:15PM) at the Haas School of Business.
The detailed WeLaunch 2026 schedule will be shared closer to the start of the event. Please monitor your email for updates as communications are sent.
Check-in for WeLaunch will begin at 8:00 AM on Monday, August 10th, 2026 in the UC Berkeley Haas Courtyard.
WeLaunch is scheduled to conclude at 4:15PM on Thursday, August 13th, 2026.
Students are REQUIRED to attend and participate in all sessions during WeLaunch (August 10 – 13, 2026) in order to begin the FTMBA Program. Missing a portion of programming will not be an option.
Students will be required to check in with Haas staff each morning during WeLaunch.
All pre-work will be available on the learning management system, bCourses. Additional details will be shared in future communications.
FAQ - Logistics
We will provide meals during WeLaunch, including breakfast and lunch. Please ensure you update your student preferences in the admissions portal to indicate any dietary restrictions.
Business casual
You will not need your laptop for any of the sessions throughout WeLaunch.
Suggested items:
- Government-issued ID (required to release your Cal 1 Card)
- A bag/backpack for the day
- Comfortable shoes
- Layers/light jacket
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Pen and paper
- Any pre-work notes
- Enthusiasm!
We will distribute Cal 1 Cards during WeLaunch for students who submitted an approved photo on or before the communicated deadline.
Please bring a government issued photo ID (e.g. driver’s license, passport, state ID) to receive your Cal 1 Card.
**Important Clarification:The CalCentral photo submissions deadline is set as a “Matriculation + 7 days” for all graduate students. This serves as an initial prompt to complete the requirement. As a result, deadlines may vary for students with different or delayed matriculation dates.
If you require a Letter of Support for your Visa Application, please email the Program Office at [email protected] with the subject line, “WeLaunch 2026 Visa Application Letter of Support”.
Yes, students will be required to check in with Haas staff each morning during WeLaunch, from 8:00AM – 9:00AM in the Haas Courtyard. Don’t forget to bring your government-issued ID to check in so you can pick up your Cal1Card on the first day.
FAQ - Transportation
If you are arriving directly at Haas on Monday, August 10, a secure luggage room will be available on campus. Staff and volunteers will direct you upon arrival.
FAQ - Photography
Yes, photos and videos will be taken throughout the week and may be used on the FTMBA website and in internal communications. They will also be shared with the students. Attendees are also welcome to take their own photos throughout the event.
If you prefer not to appear in close-up images, you can pick up a colored dot sticker at check-in and place it on both sides of your name tag. This will signal to photographers and others not to include you in photos.