High school seniors can apply for direct entry to the Haas School of Business through one of three program options:
Spieker Undergraduate Business Program
The Spieker Program is a four-year undergraduate business program that provides opportunities for deeper learning and enrichment, including career development and internships, study abroad, entrepreneurship programs, capstone projects, mentorship engagements, and student leadership experiences.
Applying to the Spieker Undergraduate Business Program ↓
Global Management Program
The Global Management Program (GMP) is a direct-admit program for students interested in learning about business from a global perspective. Graduates earn a Bachelor of Science in business administration with a concentration in global management.
Management, Entrepreneurship, & Technology (M.E.T.) Program
The M.E.T. program is for students who want to be at the intersection of engineering and business. It’s an opportunity to earn two bachelors of science degrees—one from the College of Engineering and one from the Haas School of Business.
Applying to the Spieker Undergraduate Business Program
Beginning in Fall 2023, high-school seniors may apply to the four-year Spieker Undergraduate Business Program. We evaluate applicants based on the following factors:
- Grades & Coursework
- Essays
- Activities & Awards
How to Apply
Follow the steps below to apply to the four-year Spieker Undergraduate Business Program as a high school student.
You can begin working on the UC application as early as August 1 and must submit the application between October 1–December 2.
Learn more about admission requirements and the selection process when applying to UC Berkeley.
Please note:
- You must select the major you want to be admitted to as your primary major. We will not review applications where a Haas program is selected as an alternate major.
- Unfortunately, if you are not selected for admission to the Spieker Undergraduate Business Program, you will not be considered for admission to UC Berkeley.
See our FAQ page for other common questions.
After submitting the UC application in December, you must also complete and submit the Haas supplemental application. You’ll receive an email from the UC Berkeley Office of Undergraduate Admissions within 5–7 business days after submitting your UC application.
The supplement includes an essay question and a video interview upload.
If you do not submit a complete Haas supplemental application by January 3, 2025, your admission to Haas will be denied.
Admissions & Enrollment Timeline
| Date | Admission or Enrollment Event |
| August–December | UC Application process (due by December 2) |
| December-January | Haas Supplemental Application (due by January 3) |
| End of March | Admission decisions announced |
| May 1 | Deadline to accept offer of admission |
| Late August | New student welcome event and fall classes begin. See the UC Berkeley academic calendar for more details. |
Have questions? Check out our FAQ for high school students/first-year applicants and our admissions events and advising options.