Those years of studying hard have finally paid off, and here you are—a student at the best public university in the world! Now what? We want you to make all your Berkeley dreams and plans possible, even if you’re not sure what they are yet.

With the help of campus professionals and former frosh,

we’ve created a “to do” list for your first year to help you get where you want to be in four (five, six) years. You don’t have to do everything on the list in your first month! Bookmark this page, and come back every so often to check on your progress. If you're a first-generation college student, there is also a to do list dedicated to you.

My to do list

• Take a small class
• Be an engaged student
• Go to office hours
• Explore academic interests
• Take advantage of academic support
• Manage time and stress
• Navigate the campus
• Establish my personal support network
• Get involved on campus
• Go outside my comfort zone
• Discover the campus and the Bay Area

Fill out a mindmap!

Sweeet—but what is it? This sheet will help you build your all-important Berkeley network.

Find out more about networks.