Berkeley Time.

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>Are all classes on Berkeley time? Including discussions?</p>

<p>Someone just told me not all Berkeley classes run on Berkeley time, which is a bit strange because isn't that going against university policy?</p>

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<p>Wait that can't be. CalSO counselors told us all classes are on Berkeley time. If it isn't, then I'm totally screwed.</p>

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<p>well, to quote my friend he said very few classes don't follow berkeley time....</p>

<p>DRab? visccitudes? eudean? sakky? CalX? anyone?!</p>

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<p>well it's not "university policy" (I don't think, at least) but from what I can tell/my experience all sections and lectures run on Berkeley time. It seems like even clubs and student groups do. Finals don't though.</p>

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<p>Um....to be safe, why don't you just attend your first class on time and observe when the professor/TA arrives/starts class?</p>

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<p>Berkeley time?</p>

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<p>I'm pretty sure they all do.</p>

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<p>It's pretty universal at Berkeley.</p>

<p>As has been pointed out (but isn't really said enough), it is that not true of finals during scheduled final times for some reason.</p>

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<p>ALL classes run on Berkeley time. VERY infrequently you might have a professor or a GSI that likes to start lecture/discussion early, but if people complain, they'll start at 10 after. Sometimes, a professor will answer questions in the first 10 minutes, but lecture will start 10 minutes after the scheduled start of class.</p>

<p>During finals, it depends on the professor. Some will wait 10 minutes, some won't. Honestly, it doesn't matter if you get there 10 minutes late, because if you can't finish the test in 2 hrs, 50 minutes, you still aren't going to finish it in 3 hours. That said, try to be on-time to finals because you'll be more relaxed. Finals are never scheduled back-to-back (they go 8-11, 12:30-3:30, 5-8), so this shouldn't be a problem.</p>

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<p>cool thanks guys. I'll be sure to complain if my GSI starts early.</p>

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<p>You don't even have to go to lectures on time. Heck, practically all of your lectures will be so large, that you'll need binoculars to see your professors. They, suffice it to say, probably won't even notice a student coming late. I'd recommend going on time to discussions though.</p>

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<p>Oh, NeedAdvice, you joker you. Professors and GSIs notice if you're late. They may in many cases not notice which particular student is late, but they notice, and it is rude. I also disagree with the binocular comment- sit close if you want to be as close as possible.</p>

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<p>Does this mystical 'Berkeley time' change in accordance with daylight savings? :eek:</p>

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<p><em>THE UNIVERSE CEASES TO EXIST</em></p>

<p>Way to go, CardinalFocused.</p>

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<p>:( (ten char)</p>

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<p>Eh, it could be worse. At least my final doesn't have to be turned in before 5 PM today now.</p>

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<p>To avoid any confusion, "berkeley" time refers to classes "starting" 10 mintues after they are officially supposed to. This is to allow people who schedule classes back-to-back to be able to make it without missing any of the lecture.</p>

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<p>The CalSO counselors said that pretty much all classes run on Berkeley time, except for a few professors of 8AM lectures that don't start on Berkeley time since there aren't any previous classes that students will be coming from. Is this true from anyone's experience?</p>

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<p>^ahh, maybe that is the exception my friend is referring to...!</p>

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<p>Theres an 8:00 in the morning?!?!? Good lord.</p>