Congratulations on your admission to
the Rausser College of Natural Resources at UC Berkeley!

Being admitted to UC Berkeley is a significant accomplishment and you should be very proud. During this exciting period of intellectual and personal growth, we are here to help you with your questions about majors, the College, the University, enrichment opportunities, and more.

We would love to meet you in person during Rausser College’s special events at Cal Day on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Our undergraduate advisors, current students, and faculty members will be available to answer your questions throughout the day.

Starting at 9:00AM in California Memorial Stadium, newly admitted students and families will be greeted by the Chancellor’s Morning Welcome and you will hear more about what to expect during Cal Day. After the Chancellor’s Welcome, please make your way to the Valley Life Sciences Building, room 2050, for our Dean’s Welcome & Student Experience Panel. The rest of Rausser College’s Cal Day events will take place on the Genetics and Plant Biology Lawn, and Morgan Hall Courtyard, both located on the North-West side of campus. At any time, visit the Blue Carpet Zone at Memorial Glade, where you can find swag, photo stations, and accept your offer to UC Berkeley! You can also explore the Information Zones around campus throughout the day to learn more about UC Berkeley’s various programs and departments.

Below, you will find more specifics about the events Rausser College has planned for you!

10:30 - 11:30 AM: Dean’s Welcome & Student Experience Panel 

Valley Life Sciences Building, Room 2050
Dean David Ackerly welcomes you to the Rausser College of Natural Resources. Alongside him will be current RCNR students engaged in conversation about what it’s like to be a student in our college. Our wide array of majors will be represented; from biological to social science majors, Rausser College has it all! We will be posting student bios before the panel. Check back here in the coming weeks for more!

1 - 3:30 PM: Rausser College Open House 

Genetics and Plant Biology Lawn and Morgan Hall Courtyard, by the Building’s East Entrance
Rausser College of Natural Resources welcomes you to its own corner of campus today! Come meet college staff and faculty, student groups & organizations, your major advisor, and our peer advisors during this open house. 

1 - 3:30 PM:

Major Advisor Meet & Greet (Morgan Hall Courtyard, by the Building’s East Entrance)
Meet the advisor that supports your RCNR major during this time. You’ll have the chance to ask questions, and meet the Peer Advising Leaders (PALs) from each major. Our PALs will provide you with the opportunity to learn about the RCNR student experience. Come find out why Rausser College advising is so highly rated by its students!

Explore Our Student Organizations (Genetics and Plant Biology Lawn)
Explore your interests as you learn about our student organizations; from logging sports to entomology, Rausser College students’ interests are varied and many. Our student organizations are excited to meet you all during this event! 

Faculty Research Demonstrations (Genetics and Plant Biology Lawn)
Learn about our incredible faculty, their research, and their accomplishments during this event. You’ll get to see experiments up close, and ask questions about the cutting-edge research the college’s faculty are constantly engaging in.

1:15 - 2 PM:

RCNR Forestry Club Tree Tour #1 (Morgan Hall Courtyard, by the Building’s East Entrance)
Join students from Forestry Club, the college’s most historic student organization, as well as one of its most active. Learn about the diverse array of trees on campus, as well as their history as you embark on this tour! Another tour will be offered at 3:15pm.

Rausser College Tour #1 (Mulford Hall Courtyard, by the Building’s East Entrance)
Join our fantastic peer advisors on a guided tour of the college, where you can learn about its rich history, and about some of the current happenings in Rausser College! You’ll have an opportunity to hear about the college straight from students that help to make it such an inviting and supportive space. Another tour will be offered at 3:15pm.

2 - 3 PM: RCNR Ice Cream Social (Genetics and Plant Biology Lawn)

Have you ever had an “It’s-It’s”, one of the Bay Area’s most beloved ice cream confections? If not, you’re about to find out why they are so beloved! Non-dairy and vegan alternative options will also be available.

3:15 - 4 PM:

RCNR Forestry Club Tree Tour #2 (Morgan Hall Courtyard, by the Building’s East Entrance)
Join students from Forestry Club, the college’s most historic student organization, as well as one of its most active. Learn about the diverse array of trees on campus, as well as their history as you embark on this tour! This tour is the same as the 1:15 tour.

Rausser College Tour #2 (Mulford Hall Courtyard, by the Building’s East Entrance)
Join our fantastic peer advisors on a guided tour of the college, where you can learn about its rich history, and about some of the current happenings in Rausser College! You’ll have an opportunity to hear about the college straight from students that help to make it such an inviting and supportive space. This tour is the same as the 1:15 tour.

Congratulations once again and we hope to see you at Cal Day!  GO BEARS!

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Exclusive RCNR Tour, Friday, April 18th (the day before Cal Day!)

10 AM, 12:00 PM, & 2PM: Exclusive RCNR Tour 

If you are on campus the day before Cal Day, Friday, April 18th, there will be another opportunity to join an exclusive walking tour of the Rausser College of Natural Resources historical buildings on the northwest side of campus. You can RSVP for one of our two Friday tours here!