<p>I am a transfer student that will begin studies at Cal in Fall 2014. However, not realizing that CalSO happens so early in the summer, I booked a trip to Portugal for 2 months, which means I'll be out of the country when orientation happens. I'm not sure if it's just me, but I'm having a fair amount of difficulty finding the information I need in order to 'make up' orientation and how/when I'll be able to sign up for my classes. Do I need to meet in person with an advisor beforehand? How do I get an advisor code if I did not attend CalSO? Do I sign up during a later part of phase 1 or do I sign up for all my classes during phase 2? And when exactly are the dates for these phases? I'm at my wits end right now, so any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks :)</p>
<p>You may want to post in the Berkeley forum and describe your major and what courses you have completed before transfer.</p>
<p>Here is the “can’t attend CalSO” information: <a href=“http://calso.berkeley.edu/c-fees.html#cant”>http://calso.berkeley.edu/c-fees.html#cant</a></p>