Admissions FAQs

Your questions

Below you can find many of the frequently asked questions we receive from prospective graduate students. Please take a moment to review these questions and answers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Extenuating Circumstances

Exceptions for Applicants with Extenuating Circumstances

The faculty and staff of UC Berkeley understand that exceptional circumstances may arise that make it difficult to complete the university’s graduate application on time, including:

  • Natural disasters
  • Political or civil unrest
  • Pervasive network/power outages

Here are some flexible options and exceptions to help you complete your application:

Still have an unanswered question?

We want you to get the answers you need as fast as possible. To do that – please be sure to review all the FAQs above. If the above information does not answer your question, please contact us at [email protected].