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.

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L&S First-Year Pathways

Pathways is an exciting new program for first-year undergraduate students at UC Berkeley. It consists of three courses — linked by a common theme — that you take in your first semester at Berkeley.

L&S Advising Contacts

L&S New First-Year Student Guide

Discover Opportunities & Connect on Campus

L&S Student Support & Advocacy

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Student Discovery Hub

Meet Our Undergraduate Dean's Leadership Team

The Dean’s Leadership Team (DLT) is a volunteer, undergraduate leadership program housed in the Division of Arts & Humanities. DLT members collaborate with their peers on creative strategies to promote the Arts & Humanities on campus, build community for the division’s undergraduate population, and provide support for student engagement and communications initiatives.

A&H Undergraduates in the News

News

Student Op-Ed: ‘At war with itself’: Studying humanities at UC Berkeley

August 31, 2023

Walking into my senior capstone course for the English major, I was a third-year student surrounded mostly by seniors headed out the door. Many people take these capstone courses in their final semester, but I took mine for English earlier to make room for a sociology thesis later.

My...Read more about Student Op-Ed: ‘At war with itself’: Studying humanities at UC Berkeley

At age 5, she pondered existence. Now, she wants to study it at Berkeley

August 29, 2023

"I really like the existential movement, where nothing really has a purpose, apart from what you make of it," says new first-year student Esther Cannesson.

Brittany Hosea-Small for UC Berkeley

Berkeley News: What year are you, and where are you
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From the Yankton Reservation to California, Ruby Jay traces their family history in final installation at Art Practice

May 16, 2023

Each year, nine seniors in the Department of Art Practice are selected to receive an honors studio for their final semester. Each student receives their own studio space with 24/7 access. The studio space allows students to work on longer-term projects and explore new mediums alongside their...Read more about From the Yankton Reservation to California, Ruby Jay traces their family history in final installation at Art Practice

From athlete to advocate: English Grad gives newcomers a sporting chance

May 15, 2023
See the original article on Berkeley News.

Benjamin Coleman has always loved being on a team.

The UC Berkeley senior, one of more than 10,000 graduating students walking in...Read more about From athlete to advocate: English Grad gives newcomers a sporting chance

Armaan Mumtaz interprets spiritual duality through drawing and installation in his Honors Studio

May 12, 2023

Each year, nine seniors in the Department of Art Practice are selected to receive an honors studio for their final semester. Each student receives their own studio space with 24/7 access. The studio space allows students to work on longer-term projects and explore new mediums alongside their...Read more about Armaan Mumtaz interprets spiritual duality through drawing and installation in his Honors Studio