Interested in becoming a Cal Campus Ambassador?The UC Berkeley Visitor Center will begin hiring tour guides at the end of the fall semester! We are looking to bring on enthusiastic, well-spoken, and diverse students to join our staff of campus ambassadors to help welcome thousands of prospective students, parents, VIP's, donors, alumni, and tourists to our campus. Applications will be available online starting November 20 and will be due by 4 pm on December 7. |
Welcome to the University of California, Berkeley, the world's premier public university!
Every year, thousands of people from across the nation and around the world visit the tranquil, wooded 178-acre central campus of UC Berkeley—or as many people call it, Cal. Most of them do so under the expert guidance of a Cal Ambassador, one of the corps of enthusiastic and knowledgeable student tour guides employed by the Visitors Center. On one of our free guided campus walking tours for individuals and families, or the inexpensive group tours, you will learn not only about the campus's top architectural and historical landmarks, but also about the university's history and culture from a student perspective. (Can't wait? Find out more on UC Berkeley's About page.)
For times and dates of tours and campus holidays, please consult our schedule and our separate group tour schedule; for a complete menu of visitor services and related information, browse the list of links at left.
Here's a sample of some of the fun and useful information you can find on this site:
- Frequently asked questions for prospective visitors (individuals and families) and for large groups of prospective visitors
- Admissions Events and Information
- Video: Cal Ambassadors talk about five of their favorite places on campus, while four others discuss their majors
- Visiting the Campanile
- Take a self-guided tour