Spring 2021: BISP Goes Virtual | Berkeley International Study Program

During Spring 2021, BISP has continued to provide unique virtual learning and programming opportunities for students near and far away. The University of California recently announced it is planning for primarily in-person instruction systemwide starting in Fall 2021. BISP will continue to share UC Berkeley's updated plans as students return for mostly in-person instruction while also monitoring the health and safety for the entire campus community. With this in mind, please note the information below is applicable to Spring 2021 BISP Goes Virtual students, although the BISP Certificate Program is available for all visiting students. There are currently no plans to offer a virtual program once we are back to mostly in-person instruction in Fall 2021.

Berkeley… From Anywhere

UC Berkeley has changed the way courses are delivered for the health and safety of our community, and Spring 2021’s remote format provides the rare opportunity to earn Berkeley academic credit from the comfort of home. Already-passionate instructors have expertly pivoted to virtual instruction, and traditional barriers to exploring Berkeley – costly travel, the visa process, full-time enrollment – do not apply.

In addition to world-renowned faculty, high-quality coursework and proven learning opportunities, BISP continues to offer students a robust virtual experience through the Cultural Peer Mentor program, academic advising, skill-building sessions, and more. We’ll have plenty of fun activities for all students such as fitness classes, photo contests, Cal trivia, virtual coffee hours, and personal and professional development. We invite you to engage fully in the vibrant Berkeley community. Experience Brilliance from anywhere in the world!

Courses & BISP Certificate Program

Choose from among hundreds of courses offered by BISP’s already extensive list of Participating Departments. In addition, BISP now offers six riveting and multidisciplinary academic opportunities through the BISP Certificate Program.

Eligibility

BISP welcomes qualified students of all backgrounds. Those who have benefited from BISP include:

Current students at the undergraduate, graduate and community college level
Post-baccalaureates and prospective graduate students
High school graduates taking a gap year
Working professionals changing careers
International as well as U.S. students

Flexibility

Enroll in as little as one course.

Part-time enrollment is less than 12 units of coursework. Part-time is allowed for any international student who resides outside the United States. No F-1 visa required! We advise that students enrolled elsewhere check whether your home university allows part-time enrollment.

Full-time enrollment requires 12 units minimum. Full-time will be required for any F-1 international student physically present in the United States. U.S. students, as well as those taking courses remotely from outside the U.S., are allowed to enroll part-time or full-time.

Spring 2021 Tuition and Fees

Visiting Student application fee	$100
Course application fee	$125
Student services fee	$250
Total fees	$475
Tuition*	$750 per unit
Lab fee (if applicable)	$100 per lab course
TOTAL (varies based on the number of units enrolled)	$475 + tuition

_{*Note: Full-time enrollment is 12 semester units or more. Part-time enrollment is less than 12 units, available for students that are not required to be enrolled full-time in our BISP Goes Virtual program.}