Everything you need to know about transferring to UC Berkeley Haas School of Business - from requirements and deadlines to competitive majors and insider strategies.
6%
Transfer Accept Rate
3.85
Median Admit GPA
80%+
From CA Community Colleges
Nov 30 + Supplemental
Application Deadline
At a Glance
Location
Berkeley, California
Semester System
Fall Only
No spring or winter transfer admits
Minimum Units
60 semester / 90 quarter
Junior-level standing required
Minimum GPA
3.0 (CA residents)
Competitive admits average 3.8–4.0
What You Need
Berkeley Haas evaluates transfer applicants holistically. Here's what you need to be competitive.
Haas is one of the most selective undergraduate business programs in the country:
Haas has specific prerequisite courses that must be completed or in progress:
Haas requires additional materials beyond the standard UC application:
Haas evaluates applicants holistically with emphasis on:
Know the Landscape
Acceptance rates vary by major. Understanding the competitive landscape is key to a smart application strategy.
Haas School of Business
The sole undergraduate major at Haas. One of the most prestigious and competitive business programs for transfers nationwide.
Very Low
Accept Rate
3.85+
Competitive GPA
Haas School of Business
Selective program within Haas focused on international business. Additional application required.
Very Low
Accept Rate
3.85+
Competitive GPA
Key Dates
Missing a deadline can cost you an entire year. Here are the dates that matter.
August 1
Begin working on your UC application and Haas supplemental materials.
October 1 – November 30
Submit your UC application with Berkeley and Haas selected.
January
Complete the Haas-specific supplemental application including essays and resume. Check Haas website for exact deadline.
January 31
Submit Transfer Academic Update with fall grades and spring plans.
Late April
Haas releases transfer decisions alongside general Berkeley decisions.
Pacific + Berkeley Haas
Our team provides expert guidance tailored specifically to UC Berkeley Haas School of Business transfer admissions.
The Haas supplemental essays are where admits differentiate themselves. We work through multiple drafts focusing on the four Defining Leadership Principles.
We build a course plan ensuring all Haas prerequisites are completed on time, using ASSIST.org articulation specific to your CC.
Haas values leadership deeply. We help you identify, frame, and articulate your leadership experiences in a way that resonates.
The Haas resume is different from a job resume. We help you format and frame your experiences for a business school audience.
Strong performance in calculus, accounting, economics, and statistics is non-negotiable. We help you plan the right sequence.
Haas accepts ~6% of transfer applicants. We give you an honest read on your competitiveness and ensure you have strong backups like UCLA Business Econ or USC Marshall.