First-Year Guide

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Welcome to the Arts & Humanities Division! On this page, you can find quick links to get you started in your A&H journey at Berkeley.

Are you a transfer student? Check our our Transfer Guide.

The Compass Course (HUM) offers you an opportunity to explore the division of Arts and Humanities. They are offered on different themes each year, but they share a unique structure. The class is taught by three professors in three modules of study. You will have a chance to study with each professor, experience a range of approaches to the theme, and learn the methods and structures of different disciplines. Compass Courses are designed to guide you through various options for study in Arts and Humanities and to serve as a gateway to the rich offerings at Berkeley.

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