University of California - Berkeley

University of California - Berkeley is a 4-year, public university located in Berkeley, CA.  Students at UC-Berkeley can enroll in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs.

University of California - Berkeley Military & Veteran Support Programs

University of California - Berkeley offers the following veteran and military support programs: 

• UC - Berkeley has GI Bill approved programs
• Has a Student Veterans of America chapter
• Offers credit for military experience
• Does not award credit for the CLEP or DSST exams
• Approved for Tuition Assistance
• UC - Berkeley is a Yellow Ribbon school
• UC - Berkeley is not a MyCAA approved school

Is University of California - Berkeley a GI Bill approved school?

Yes, University of California - Berkeley is a GI Bill approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the GI Bill.  For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Is University of California - Berkeley a Yellow Ribbon school?

University of California - Berkeley is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Eligible military and veteran students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero tuition costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does University of California - Berkeley offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

Yes, University of California - Berkeley offers Yellow Ribbon funding for master’s programs.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred advanced degree program is in fact covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here. 

Is UC - Berkeley approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, UC - Berkeley is approved for Tuition Assistance.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by Tuition Assistance. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does UC - Berkeley offer master’s programs covered by Tuition Assistance?

Yes, UC - Berkeley has master’s degree programs covered by Tuition Assistance funding.  

Eligible active military students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Message from University of California - Berkeley

University of California Berkeley is a four year, public university in Berkeley, California. UC Berkeley offers students over 350 degree programs in 130 academic departments and 80 interdisciplinary research units.

The University of California was founded in 1868, born out of a vision in the State Constitution of a university that would "contribute even more than California's gold to the glory and happiness of advancing generations."

The university offers two different types of online courses: continuous enrollment and fixed date.

Continuous enrollment courses are offered year-round, and you can enroll anytime. Within specific guidelines, you can tailor your completion schedule with your instructor. Search for courses in the "ongoing" term to find continuous enrollment courses in the course catalog.

Fixed-date courses are offered on a term basis with specific start and end dates, as noted in the course catalog. You are required to complete the course within the date range listed.