The Daily Cal, the student-run newspaper, recruits for new members.
Students are so lucky to be at a place like Berkeley, with amazing intellectuals, great food, good sports, cultural programs and museums, and stellar students. It's easy to get overwhelmed with too many activities. It's important to find someone to act as an adviser throughout your Cal career to help you make wise choices and succeed. Talk to a GSI, meet with the adviser of your leadership activity, or sign-up for a mentor through the Alumni Association. Cal is a big place. You don't have to face it alone.
—Devin
Cal Alum
There are many clubs and organizations on campus that bring similar students together and make this huge public university seem smaller and more intimate.
—Sean
Intended Business Administration
Campus Activities and Events
There's never a dull moment on campus. Whether you want to join a student group, play on an intramural team, work, volunteer, or attend an athletic or art event, there are many places to start exploring your opportunities. Check Resource Guide links first for the most comprehensive introduction to navigating your options.
Jobs and internships
Resource Guide jobs
http://resource.berkeley.edu/r_html/r03_11.html
Career Center
http://career.berkeley.edu/Tools/Tools.stm
Resource Guide internships
http://resource.berkeley.edu/r_html/r07_06.html
Student groups
Resource Guide clubs and organizations
http://resource.berkeley.edu/r_html/r08_04.html
http://resource.berkeley.edu/r_html/r09_04.html
Cal Commuters Club: email commuter@berkeley.edu or check the facebook group for more information.
Recreational sports/intramural teams
Resource Guide fitness
http://resource.berkeley.edu/r_html/r08_09.html#teams
Campus events
For new students, Welcome Week (fall and spring)
http://welcomeweek.berkeley.edu
Berkeley Art Museum/Pacific Film Archive http://www.bampfa.berkeley.edu
Cal Performances
http://www.calperfs.berkeley.edu
Cal Bears/Athletics
http://calbears.cstv.com/calendar/cal-calendar.htm
Campus events calendar
http://events.berkeley.edu
Seminars and courses
Take an academic seminar or transition course that interests you.
Freshman/Sophomore Seminars
http://fss.berkeley.edu
Workshops and transition courses for new Transfers, Re-entry, Student Parents, and Veterans
http://reentry.berkeley.edu/courses.htm#transition