Summer Welcome Parties 2026
Join your fellow alums at a Summer Welcome Party and meet incoming Cal students from your area.
Schedule for 2026 Welcome parties
Check back soon for our list of summer events!
Summer Welcome Stories
Before the Blue and Gold: Summer Welcome Parties Across the Years
Before students arrive in Berkeley, many get their first taste of Cal community at Summer Welcome Parties—chartered chapter-hosted gatherings filled with warmth, wisdom, and Golden Bear pride. Here we take a look back at the memories, milestones, and magic of these beloved events.
Meeting and Greeting the Newest Golden Bears
From New England to Southern California, our Alumni Chapters gave incoming Golden Bears a warm welcome.
Golden Bears Get a Warm Summer Welcome
Cal alums across the country made Berkeley feel like home to incoming students at Summer Welcome Parties.
More Ways to Support Cal Students
Career Connections
Help students explore future career fields through casual conversations with Cal alums and professionals like you.
Join an Alumni Chapter
Alums from your local Alumni Chapter volunteer to provide year-round support to Cal students and local communities.
Be a Scholarships Volunteer
Help the best and brightest students gain access to education at Cal by reading scholarship applications and interviewing candidates.
