FAQs
- What do I need to bring?
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When is OSP?
Participants can register for one of two sessions:
- Session I: Sunday, April 15 - Monday, April 16, 2012
- Session II: Sunday, April 22 - Monday, April 23, 2012
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What is OSP?
The Overnight Stay Program (OSP) is an event hosted by the Leadership Award Scholars Association (LASA) every April. The program allows high school seniors who have been accepted to Cal to visit the UC Berkeley campus for a 24-hour insider experience of what Cal has to offer its students. OSP gives these admitted high school students the opportunity to experience life as a Cal student by visiting classrooms, staying in the dormitories, and learning about campus resources.
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Who is in charge of OSP?
OSP is a completely student-run program that is overseen by the Leadership Award Scholars Association (LASA). The program is supervised by the Cal Alumni Association whom LASA works in close partnership with.
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Where will OSP take place?
OSP will take place at the UC Berkeley campus.
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Who is able to attend OSP?
Anyone accepted into Cal has the opportunity to attend OSP.
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What happens at OSP? Are meals provided during OSP?
For students
Dinner for Sunday, breakfast and lunch on Monday are provided for all participants, including parents. For a complete schedule of events please see the following printable links (schedules also will be provided at check-in):
For parents
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How much is OSP?
$100 per student participant (includes meals, program, and accommodations)
$100 per parent participant (includes meals and program, no accommodations provided)These fees are non-refundable.
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Where do students stay during OSP?
Students will stay overnight in the dormitories with a current Cal student. The OSP staff will do our best to match participants with hosts who have similar majors and/or interests (i.e. student organizations, greek life, student government, band, etc.)
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Where do parents stay during OSP?
Parents must arrange their own lodgings during the overnight portion of the program.
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Are students allowed to attend the program with both of their parents/guardians?
Due to limited space, only one parent/guardian will initially be able to sign up with the student during the registration process. This allows as many students as possible to bring at least one family member. A second parent/guardian can sign up on the waitlist. After the student program fills up, if there are available spaces in the parent program, we will notify waitlisted attendees.
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Is OSP the same as the Overnight Host Program (OHP)?
No. OHP is organized separately and independently by New Student Services of UC Berkeley.
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What does OSP offer that other overnight programs at Cal don't offer?
The Overnight Stay Program allows students to attend classes on Monday of the two-day program. These classroom visits introduce students to introductory courses that a first year student at Cal would typically take.
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Does OSP offer Special Accommodations?
Yes! We provide vegan/vegetarian options during all provided meals. The application for OSP will ask for any other special accommodations that you or your family members may need. Please indicate any special needs, including medical conditions, disabilities, etc. and the proper accommodations will be provided.
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What is LASA?
LASA is the Leadership Award Scholars Association (LASA), an organization made up of students who have been awarded the Leadership Award Scholarship by the Cal Alumni Association. Throughout the year, LASA organizes different kinds of activities to promote leadership development among Berkeley students. Learn more »
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Is a fee waiver or financial assistance available for the program?
Unfortunately fee waivers and financial assistance are not available for the program.
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Do you accept payment by cash or check?
No. All payments are processed through the online registration system.
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Is the payment refundable?
No. All payments are non-refundable.
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Where does the money paid to OSP go?
OSP profits go entirely to supporting LASA projects. For a full list, please visit alumni.berkeley.edu/lasa. The LASA board of directors, OSP core staff, and hosts are not paid for their work. All planning and execution of events is voluntary.
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Who may I contact if my questions are not answered here?
Please send all inquiries to lasa.osp@gmail.com