<p>If I were to register for a specific date for CalSO, would I be able to change the date? Would there be any fees?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>u would have to cancel the one u signed up for ($20 fee i think). and u would have to sign up for a new date</p>
<p>Would it be better if I were to sign up for an earlier date, or would it not matter? Would the students who sign up for the earlier dates be able to register earlier for classes?</p>
<p>Does anyone know why CalSO is SO expensive?</p>
<p>I wouldn’t be complaining. My orientation for UCSC costed $200 and was even more of a joke than Calso. It lasted like three hours…</p>
<p>That wasn’t complaining… That was a serious question! haha Like… Really… Why is it so expensive?</p>
<p>Do we get stuff? Cal gear? A class catalogue? Food?</p>
<p>Or is it $175 just 'cause?</p>
<p>i cancelled mine and now it says i owe 20 dollars. i think there is no cancellation fee if you cancel within 10 days</p>
<p>it only cost me 100 dollars because I’m an admitted student - it should have been the same for you guys. it is only 175 for guests, which is why I’m going alone hahah</p>
<p>no, it’s 100 dollars if you qualify under financial aid criteria. otherwise, 175</p>
<p>As for my previous question, are there any benefits of registering for an earlier date? Also, how would we qualify under financial aid criteria?</p>
<p>Thank you.</p>
<p>if you got a lot of financial aid, then you’re pretty much qualified. visit the calso website to see the specific advantages. i’ll be out of the country, so i’m not going. you can access the website on you myberkeleyapp page.</p>
<p>@ mikei
That’s EXACTLY what I was thinking when I saw the $175 fee -_-
I THOUGHT ORIENTATION WAS SUPPOSED TO BE FREE.</p>
<p>Three meals will be provided, I believe. And I think they’re going to be giving out a lot of Cal gear, like lanyards and whatnot. Probably class catalogs. Definitely, a lot of packets upon packets of information. That and they have to pay for all the employees -_- There’s gonna be a butt ton of students there. And it’s only a one day event so it’s crunched into 12 hours.</p>
<p>Haha. Just keep in mind, the freshmen have to pay $260 :o</p>
<p>im going on june 9/10th with the overnight accommodations. it was only $35 extra i think to sleep in the dorms</p>
<p>They will be giving out Cal gears?</p>
<p>here’s the confirmation email, it says they will give us “alot of stuff.” i assume that “stuff” means brochures, class catalogs, and other crap we don’t need</p>
<p>WHAT TO BRING
For the CalSO Program
*Your program confirmation (i.e., this email).
*Unofficial transcripts from your previous college (your major adviser at CalSO may need these to help you with course selection); Art Practice majors will need their portfolio for review.
*Any information sent to you from your College or School, any documents requested by the Financial Aid Office or any paperwork you have questions about.
*Your CalNet ID and passphrase (required to register for your classes at CalSO).
*Complete the “Before orientation” tasks, [All</a> About CalSO](<a href=“http://services.housing.berkeley.edu/NSS/Content/before.html]All”>http://services.housing.berkeley.edu/NSS/Content/before.html)
*Review the online Schedule of Classes, [Home</a> Page - Online Schedule Of Classes](<a href=“http://schedule.berkeley.edu%5DHome”>http://schedule.berkeley.edu).
*A General Catalog may be purchased at the program.
*Pen, pencil, and paper to take notes.
*A photo ID, such as a drivers license or state ID, is required if you wish to get your Cal 1 Card (i.e., your student photo ID).</p>
<p>For your comfort
*A backpack to carry your belongings (we’re going to give you a lot of stuff!).
*Comfortable shoes (a must for the hilly campus terrain).
*A sweater or jacket (the weather in Berkeley is unpredictable). Check this link for weather information:
[Berkeley</a>, California (94701) Conditions & Forecast : Weather Underground](<a href=“Local Weather Forecast, News and Conditions | Weather Underground”>Local Weather Forecast, News and Conditions | Weather Underground).</p>
<p>For the residence hall
*An alarm clock
*Pajamas or a bathrobe (you will be sharing a room).
*Bedding, a pillow, and towels will be provided in the residence halls.</p>
<p>IF YOU’RE DRIVING
CalSO attendees are strongly encouraged to use public transportation ([Travel</a> by BART](<a href=“http://calso.berkeley.edu/content/travbart.html]Travel”>http://calso.berkeley.edu/content/travbart.html)). Please note that parking is not included in the CalSO program fee and that permit machines require exact change in bills: the rate is $7 per day.</p>
<p>You may park in these campus parking lots on a first-come, first-served basis:
*Underhill Structure on Channing, between College and Bowditch (best location)
*Ellsworth Structure on Ellsworth, between Channing and Haste (limited spots)</p>
<p>All guests will need a CalSO Conference Slip (link below). You will also need to purchase a daily parking permit by 9am for each day you’re at CalSO; this includes early arrival. Both these items must be displayed on your dashboard. You should not park in a “Reserved” space; CalSO is unable to waive or pay for any campus parking violations.</p>
<p>Download Driving and Parking Instructions and a Conference Slip (PDF, 1 page):
<a href=“http://calso.berkeley.edu/content/travmap.pdf[/url]”>http://calso.berkeley.edu/content/travmap.pdf</a></p>
<p>WHAT NOT TO BRING
Students please note: CalSO strictly adheres to a policy forbidding the use of alcohol and/or drugs during your visit. Failure to abide by this policy could result in being asked to leave the program and/or a referral to the Office of Student Judicial Affairs and/or the UC Berkeley Police Department.</p>
<p>MEALS
You will have a continental breakfast during check-in, lunch on campus, and dinner in the Residence Halls. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free alternatives are available during all CalSO meals.</p>
<p>IF YOU WITHDRAW FROM THE UNIVERSITY
If you decide not to attend Berkeley, you are still responsible for CalSO fees.
*If you haven’t attended the program yet, be sure to cancel your reservation.
*If you’re a no-show on the date of the program, you will be charged 65% of the fee.
*If you attend a CalSO program, you will still be charged the entire program fee.</p>