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University of California, Berkeley, Extensionextension.berkeley.edu/fundamentalstudies

C ce r e S u es f r Fu ure Bus ess

Fu me l S u es Bus ess E repre eurs p 2013–2014



An Ideal Study-Abroad OpportunityPrep re f r c reer r v ce s u y bus ess w UC Ber eleyE e s ’s Fu me l S u es Bus ess E repre eurs p(FSBE) pr r m. Whether you need a study-abroad experience to completea degree requirement or simply want general knowledge of business practices,FSBE is the ideal study-abroad option before entering the workforce or attendinggraduate programs in the United States.

You don’t need previous business or work experience to apply—the program isopen to recent university graduates and upper-level undergraduates.

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Essentials of Business 4–52-Month Summer Intensive 5Entrepreneurship 6–7Summer Internship Opportunity 7How to Apply 8–9Dates and Fees 9Admission Details 10Enrollment Application 11–13Housing Information 14Housing Interest Form 15

“ Studying in the United States will be a valuableasset for my future career. Though the reputationof the name of the school improves my résumé, it also shows that I was able to adapt myself to a new environment and that I was willing to take risks tomake things happen—two attractive traits that I willuse in my future job interviews.”

LoUiS PiagEt , SWITZERLANDEssentials of Business and Entrepreneurship Student

“ The most valuable thing I’ve learned is theimportance of working in a team dynamic; peopleare good at doing different things, and they allbring some value to the table.”

MiChELLE Wang , CHINAEntrepreneurship and Summer Internship Student

“ My suggestion to future students is to be ready for an incredible journey that is going to take you out of

your comfort zone, reveal your true personalities and educate you in a way you may have never thought

was possible.”YaniCk aYMon , SWITZERLAND

Essentials of Business and Entrepreneurship Student

W FSBE S u e s are S y ab u t e r E per e ce

FSBE StUdY oPtionS

• Essentials of Business

• Entrepreneurship

• Summer Internship

• 2-Month Summer Intensive




Requ re C urses

Esse ls f Bus ess

Get an introduction to the goals, processes and operations of business enterprises in theU.S. Your focus is on the functions that a company—whether a multinational corporation or a small business—must manage effectively to be successful.

gl b l Bus ess C mmu c : Wr Spe

Strengthen your written and oral communications skills for the global business environment.Explore the foundations of communication theory, and fine-tune your ability to craft polishedbusiness documents, from email messages to formal proposals.

appl e Ec m cs f r Bus ess

Get an introduction to different market structures and their relationship to marketperformance and efficiency. Explore topics such as limitations of the market system andpublic policy’s effects on markets, international trade and finance.

Essentials of Business Sample Course Schedule—Fall Semester

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gl b l Bus ness C mmun c t n: Wr t n nd Sp e k n

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Note: This is a typical course schedule. Your program may follow a different schedule from the one shown here, and work shops and seminars may be added.For the most up-to-date information, visit ex tension.berkeley.edu/fundamentalstudies. Course titles, descriptions and content are subject to change.

ESSEntiaLS oF BUSinESS : Fall or Summer Semester

Build a foundation in the concepts and practices essential for doing business in theUnited States and abroad. From examining various levels of management and theirfiscal responsibility to studying organizations’ economic decision-making processes,you acquire a fundamental understanding of business theories, skills and terms.




Prescr be Elec ves

The academic department will addadditional courses at the director’sdiscretion based on audience andmarket trends.

Sample course topics may include, butare not limited to, the following:

• Business Ethics and S c l Resp s b l y

• Business Negotiating

• Essentials of Accounting

• Fundamentals of Finance

• Effective Marketing Essentials• Emotional Intelligence

Le ers p f r Cr ss-Cul ur l C e s

Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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gl b l Bus ness C mmun c t n: Wr t n nd Spe k n

appl ed Ec n m cs f r Bus ness

Elect ve 1

Elect ve 2

Essentials of Business Sample Course Schedule—Summer Intensive

Note: This is a typical course schedule. Your program may follow a different schedule

from the one shown here, and work shops and seminars may be added. For the mostup-to-date information, visit extension.berkeley.edu/fundamentalstudies. Course titles,descriptions and content are subject to change.

FSBE is now offering a condensed and intensive version of thepopular Essentials of Business program. You get equivalent training

and education in a concentrated eight-week session.

“ I have a lot of memories. I need to dividemy experience into two: one for school, theother for my personal life. School was great,

and, especially, the entrepreneurship courseswere amazing. I acquired a lot of informationfrom instructors’ personal experiences and knowledge. Personally, I have learned how tolive alone and be more individualistic.”

ECEM akozgUR , TURKEYEssentials of Business, Entrepreneurship and

Summer Internship Student

“ I joined this program with no jobexperience and business knowledge,but I am always able to keep up my

motivation and study well because ofthe great curriculum and instructorsand other high-level students. Also, Idecided on my career by taking this program.”

SoiChiRo hattoRi , JAPAEssentials of Business, Entrepreneurship an

Summer Internship Studen

2-Month Summer Intensive




Requ re C urses

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opp r u y RecLearn how to become a successful entrepreneur and avoidcommon pitfalls. By exploring your own entrepreneurialstrengths and weaknesses, you gain a foundation in how

to build your business. Prepare to def ine and refine theidea, develop the opportunity, and deliver the businessventure planning.

F ces f r E repre eurs Sm ll-Bus ess ow ers

Every budding entrepreneur or small-business owner needs to know how to read basic financial s tatements; understandproduct costing, initial profi t-and-loss development and break-even analysis; manage cash flow; and comprehend variousrevenue models. You learn how to use integrated MicrosoftExcel spreadsheets to develop practical f inancial projections

that can immediately impact business operations.

Le ers p f r E repre eurs

The entrepreneurial leader must adjust both focus and leader-ship style as the company moves from startup to developmentof infrastructure and f inally to enterprise. By examining theleadership qualities of successful entrepreneurs, you understandhow they proactively adapt their focus and leadership styles toenhance the growth potential of their businesses.

M r e S r e es f r E repre eurs

Study marketing concepts, terminology and pract ices essential to launching entrepreneurial endeavors and creating successfulmarketing strategies. Understand the influence of branding and

the impor tance of consumer behavior and buying power, usingsocial-media tools, video marketing, search engine marketingand optimization, viral marketing, email marketing, eventmarketing and more.

Learn what it takes to successfully launch a small business venture. Recognize

entrepreneurial opportunities, challenges and rewards, and immerse yourself inskills and terminology pertinent to the business sector. Study the financial optionsand economic decision-making process for a new endeavor.Essentials of Business (fall semester) is not a prerequisite for Entrepreneurship.

EntREPREnEURShiP : Spring Semester




Summer Internship OpportunityIf you complete the spring-semester Entrepreneurship program, you areeligible for the FSBE summer internship at a Bay Area business. To qualify,you must meet the following requirements:

• Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher in your FSBE coursework, and maintain a grade of C or higher in allFSBE courses.

• Be a student in good standing throughout the duration of the program.

An internship coordinator assists you throughout the placement processas you attend an internship orientation, create a résumé and develop yourinterviewing skills.

Securing the internship requires interviewing for the position, just asyou would interview for a full-time job. Once you obtain an internship, aprogram adviser ensures you meet the program’s academic requirements.In addition, an internship site supervisor monitors your performance andattendance throughout the two-month internship experience.

Your internship is unpaid and considered an academic program: You earnacademic credits for your participation and maintain your status as afull-time student.

Entrepreneurship Sample Course Schedule

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F n nces f r Entrepreneursnd Sm ll-Bus ness owners

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Elect ve 2

Elect ve 3

Prescr be Elec ves

The academic department will add

business-related course electives at thedirector’s discretion based on audience andmarket trends.

Sample courses include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Adaptable Management for an E repre eur l E v r me

• Business Negotiation

• Developing a Business Plan for S r up Ve ures

• Web Technology E repre eurs p

Note: This is a typical course schedule. Your program may follow a different schedule from the one shown here, and wor kshops and seminars may be added.For the most up-to-date information, visi t extension.berkeley.edu/fundamentalstudies. Course titles, descr iptions and content are subject to change.




How to Apply

E r llme appl c (pp. 11–13)

S eme f purp se b c r u

Please type a brief statement in your own words (maximum350 words) explaining your interest in the proposed field of study and your previous background. Be sure to:

• include your full name and the semester(s) for which you are applying,

• discuss your personal interest in the intended field of study,

• discuss your academic and/or work experience, if any.

F c l s eme cer f c( E l s ) e w 90 ys f y ur ppl c

The U.S. government requires you to demonstrate thatsufficient f inancial resources will be available to you whilestudying in the United States. Please use the chart on p. 9

to estimate your total expenses . You may provide financialcertification in one of two ways:

1. Complete the “Financial Statement and Certif ication”

section on p. 11 of this brochure. If someone else isproviding proof of financial support, please clearly indicateyour relationship to this person and make sure he or shesigns where indicated.

2. Submit an original letter from a bank.

Pr f f E l s l u e pr f c e cy

Please submit your score from an English language test inaccordance with the requirements below. (Results mustbe from a test taken within the past two years.) The ETSinstitution code is 9216, and the department is undergraduate.

• TOEFL: 79 (iBT)• IELTS Academic Format: 6.5

You are required to submit official evidence of English languageproficiency. Exemptions are made if you hold a bachelor’sdegree (or higher) from a university located in the UnitedStates or in another country in which English is both the officialspoken language and the medium of instruction.

U vers y r scr p E l s r sl

You must have completed at least three years of university-level studiesor two years of a three-year bachelor’s degree program.

• If you are a graduate of a recognized academic institution outsid the U.S., submit a copy of your diploma showing award of abachelor’s degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree.Equivalency is determined by the Fundamental Studies in Businessand Entrepreneurship office. If you have not yet graduated, pleaseprovide a transcript for the highest level of education completed.

• Include an original and official, complete record of each course

studied and the marks earned in each subject (complete academic transcripts). Academic records should be issued in their originallanguages and accompanied by English translations (usually preparedby the university or an official translator).

• Academic records or transcripts must be issued by the schooland should include the school’s stamp or embossed seal and thesignature of the authorized school official.

C py f y ur p ssp r p e f c p e e p r e

• Include the page in your passport showing your full name andpassport expiration date.

• Dependents include spouse and children. If you are traveling wmore than two dependents, please attach copies of their passports .

• Your passport(s) must be valid for at least six months beyondlast date of your program of study in the United States.

$150 ppl c fee ( refu ble)

• Your application cannot be reviewed without this fee.

• Payment by credit card: Include your credit card number, expirdate and approval signature with your application.

• Payment by money order or bank draft: Make it payable to UC Regents. Your money order or bank draft must be drawn on anaccount held at a U.S. bank or a U.S. branch of an international bank.

Résumé/curr culum v e (C.V.)

Include a chronological list of all employment or internships (if youhave any) and the duties you performed. Include all degrees earnedor courses attended and any other experience that may be of interest

to the academic review committee . Please note that FSBE is notrecommended for students with advanced degrees and two or moreyears of work experience. Contact FSBE for other program options [email protected].

Please complete the application forms (pp. 11–13), and gather the necessary supporting documents. We cannotaccept fax or email copies of any application documents. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis in the orderreceived, and only complete applications are considered for admission. Here’s your application checklist:




Se ll r l cume s byrm l r c ur er :

International Student Administrative ServicesUC Berkeley Extension1995 University Ave., Suite 110Berkeley, CA 94704-7000 USA

Note: Please do not include any other materials, suchas letters of recommendation, that are not mentionedin the checklist. We cannot consider any additionalinformation, and the documents will not be returned

to you.

access y ur cume s

Once submitted, all application materials become theproperty of UC Berkeley Extension and cannot bereturned, duplicated or forwarded to a third partyat any time.

n ce f ccep ce

The full application review process can take three tofour weeks. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis,in the order they are received, and only complete appli-cations are reviewed. FSBE programs can fill before theapplication deadline, so send all application documentsas soon as possible. You will be notified by mail regard-ing your acceptance status and further instructions.

tr sfer fr m er pr r m

If you are a current F-1 student completing your studiesat a different U.S. institution, you must complete theF-1 transfer process. The transfer process is initiated bythe school you are currently attending and is completedthrough the Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVIS)by the new school. Complete the Transfer VerificationForm with the help of the international student adviser atyour current school. Once the form is complete, you oryour adviser can submit it to the UC Berkeley ExtensionInternational Student Administration Services office.

PRogRaM datES andaPPLiCation dEadLinES

Pr r m Per S r E d esoverse sappl cde l e

tr sfer appl cde l e *

Summer 2013:Essentials of Business June 3–July 26, 2013 April 19, 2013 May 3, 2013

Summer 2013:Internship June 3–Aug.16, 2013

No separate application. You mustcomplete Entrepreneurship to beeligible for the internship.

Fall 2013:Essentials of Business Aug. 26–Dec. 13, 2013 July 19, 2013 Aug. 2 , 2013

Spring 2014:Entrepreneurship Jan. 13–May 23, 2014 Nov. 22 , 2013 Dec. 6 , 2013

Summer 2014:Essentials of Business June 16–Aug. 15, 2014 May 12, 2014 May 26, 20

Summer 2014:Internship June 9–Aug. 15, 2014

No separate application. You mustcomplete Entrepreneurship to beeligible for the internship.

Fall 2014:Essentials of Business Aug. 28–Dec. 12, 2014 July 28, 2014 Aug. 11, 2014

*Transfer deadlines apply to students transferring to FSBE from another U.S. institution.

PRogRaM FEES and EStiMatEdMiniMUM ExPEnSES

The program fee is paid to UC Berkeley Extension. Total program cost relates toyour study option.

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Wi er s p

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Program fee $10,200 $12,600 $19,900 $22,300 $6,900

Estimatedlivingexpenses*

$7,500 $12,000 $13,500 $18,000 $3,000

Totalfees andestimatedexpenses

$17,700 $24,600 $33,400 $40,300 $9,900

*This estimate is based on shared housing a nd the use of public transportat ion. If yourent your own apar tment or have a car, your expenses may be higher.

Note: Your financial statement and certification must demonstrate that the dollar amount in “Total fees and estimated expenses” is available in your account. All feesare subject to change without notice.

Included in the program fee:

• U.S. medical insurance• On-site advising (academic, health, immigration)• Program and academic orientation• Housing assistance• Computer lab access• Certificate and transcripts• Textbooks and course readers• Completion ceremony

All fees are subject to change without notice.

Dates and Fees




1. Pr r m C cePlease indicate the program you would like to attend. Choose only one.

❏ Essentials of Business (fall term only, begins in September) ❏ Essentials of Business (summer intensive begins in June)❏ Entrepreneurship (spring term only, begins in January)

❏ Essentials of Business and Entrepreneurship (fall and spring terms) ❏ Entrepreneurship and Internship* (spring and summer terms)❏ Essentials of Business, Entrepreneurship and Internship* (Sept.–Aug.)

*Participation in an internship is subject to meeting eligibility requirements.In addition, placement requires acceptance by an approved company.

2. Pers l i f rmPrint name as it appears on passport.

Family name:

First name:

❏ Male ❏ Female Date of birth: / /

Country of birth:

Country of citizenship:

IMPORTANT: Student’s permanent address in home country is mandatory.

Street:

City:

Province and postal code:

Country:

Phone:

Mobile phone:

Email:

IMPORTANT: To receive your acceptance material, you must provide a street address below. Material cannot be delivered to a P.O. box.

Provide a street address to which acceptance material should be sent (if differentfrom permanent address).

Street:

City:


Country:

Phone:

Mobile phone:

Email:

3. h w Y u he r ab u e Pr r m❏ Friend ❏ Relative ❏ Employer ❏ Online search ❏ Education fair

❏ International representative ___________________________________________

❏ Other ______________________________________________________________

4. depe e s tr vel W Y u e U e S es

Dependents include spouse and children. If you are traveling with more than twodependents, please attach copies of their passports.

Family name:

First name:


Country of birth:


Relationship to applicant:

Family name:

First name:


Country of birth:


Relationship to applicant:

Month Day Year

Ple se ype r pr cle rly w bl c . d s ple cume s.

Month Day Year

Month Day Year

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5. $150 appl c FeeThe application fee may be paid by credit card or bank draft. Please indicate your method of payment below.

❏ I have enclosed a $150 bank draft with my application. Bank drafts must bein U.S. dollars and payable to UC Re e s . The draft must be drawn on anaccount held at a U.S. bank or a U.S. branch of an international bank.

❏ Please charge the $150 application fee to the following credit card:

❏ Visa ❏ MasterCard ❏ American Express ❏ Diners Club

■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■Credit card number

■■ / ■■Expiration date

Name of credit card holder:

Credit card billing address:

City:


Country:

Authorizing signature Date

6. V s i f rm Will you apply fo r an F-1 visa? ❏ Yes ❏ No

If no, what type of visa will you use?

When will your passport expi re? / /

Are you already in the United States, or will you enter the United States prior toreceiving our visa document, to attend another school or for some other purpose?

❏ Yes If yes, please submit copies of your passport, visa, I-94 and I-20 if applicable.

❏

No If no, please skip to No. 8. What v isa s tatus were you given at the por t of entry?

❏ B-1 ❏ B-2 ❏ Other

❏ F-1 (F-1 students, please also complete No. 7.)

If you checked B-1, B-2 or Other: Do you plan to return home and apply for an F-1visa in your home country?

❏ Yes

❏ No (Please schedule an appointment with the international studentadviser as soon as you receive your acceptance package.)

7. F-1 S u e tr sfer Pr cess f r S u e s Curre lyS u y e U e S es

From what other U.S. educational institution or program will you be transferring toUC Berkeley Extension?

Name of school:

Name of international student adviser:

Adviser’s telephone number:

Adviser’s fax number:

Adviser’s email address:

Your last day of attendance:

Please submit copies of your passport, F-1 visa, I-20(s), I-94 and EAD card (if appli-cable) with your application.

8. Pr f f E l s L u e Pr f c e cyProficiency in English must be documented. Please indicate the documentation youwill be submitting with your application.

❏ I have directed Educational Testing Services (ETS) to send my TOEFL scorereport directly to UC Berkeley Extension. (Please remember toindicate our ETS institution code: 9216; department: undergraduate.)

❏ I am enclosing my TOEFL score report of at least 79 (iBT).

❏ I am enclosing my IELTS Academic Format score report of at least 6.5.

❏ I have earned a degree from a university located in the United States or inanother country where English is both the official language and the medium of instruction. Please find my official transcripts enclosed.

9. E uc B c r uNumber of years of university study completed:

Expected/actual degree completion date:

Degree awarded: ❏ B.A. ❏ B.S. ❏ M.A. ❏ M.S.

Major field of study (for example: engineering, history, art):

10. appl c S ureI hereby certify that the foregoing information and all information referenced in or enclosed with this application is, to the best of my knowledge, true and correct.

Applicant signature Date

FAMILY NAME, FIRST NAME

Month Day Year

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FAMILY NAME, FIRST NAME

Sufficient financial resources must be shown to be available to the individual whois taking financial responsibility for the student while the student is studying in theUnited States. These resources are to be in excess of the student’s total fees andestimated expenses; see the chart below. t e f c l s eme mus be

l er 90 ys fr m e e f rece p f e ppl c . Studentswho defer admission to the next term must submit a new financial statement.

If family members will be accompanying the student to the United States, pleaseincrease the total estimate by $600 per month for the student’s spouse and $400per month for each of the student’s children. Figures below are in U.S. dollars.

Es m e M mum E pe ses

E pe setype

o eSemes er

o eSemes er

Wi er s p

twSemes ers

twSemes ers

Wi er s p

Summer Esse ls

f Bus ess

Program fee $10,200 $12,600 $19,900 $22,300 $6,900

Estimatedlivingexpenses*

$7,500 $12,000 $13,500 $18,000 $3,000

Totalfees andestimatedexpenses

$17,700 $24,600 $33,400 $40,300 $9,900

*This estimate is based on shared h ousing and the use of public transportat ion. If yourent your own apar tment or have a car, your expenses may be higher.

Note: Your financial statement and certification must demonstrate that the dollar amount in “Total fees and estimated expenses” is available in your account. All feesare subject to change without notice.

Pr r m Fee P ymeAfter you are accepted, please send your program fee to UC Berkeley Extension 30days prior to the start of term. We will not be able to reserve a space in your des-ignated program if your program fee is not received by the deadline. Receipt of theprogram fee in a timely manner is the full responsi bility of the student.

or l Sp s r’s Fu s

If you are sponsored by an organization, attach a letter from your sponsor describ-ing which expenses the sponsor will pay, and fill out the following:

Name of sponsoring or ganization (company, agency, foundation or government)

❏ Sponsor’s letter attached

1. t Be C mple e by appl c r Sp s r I certi fy that funds in excess of $_________________ (en ter total estimate in U.S.dollars) are available to me or my organization and that I or my organization shall here-by accept financial responsibility for the student for the duration of the study period.

Student’s name

Period of study, from ________________________ to _________________________

Name of financially responsible party or organization

Relation to applicant (or name of officer from organization)

Signature Date

2. t Be C mple e by F c l i s uThis is to certify that the financially responsible party or organization indicatedabove has access to said funds or greater in holdings with our bank.

Name of bank official

Title of bank official

Bank official’s signature

Date

This is not a guarantee of payment.

Any official document from the financially responsible individual’s banking institution,such as a monthly banking statement, may besubstituted for the bank’s official certification,provided it clearly indicates the following:

the date of the s tatement, t he name of theindividual, the name of the banking institution,a sum greater than that mentioned above and

the name or symbol of the sum’s cur rency.


Official bank seal or stamp

To be considered for admission, you must include all three pages of the enrollmentapplication and all supporting documents.

Please send the application and enclosures to:

International Student Administrative ServicesUC Berkeley Extension1995 University Ave., Suite 110Berkeley, California 94704-7000 USA

For questions abou t the application p rocess, call +1-510-642-2564 or email [email protected].

Before mailing the application, please check that you are including the following:❏ Enrollment application❏ Statement of purpose and background❏ Financial statement and certification❏ Translation of financial statement, if applicable❏ Proof of English language proficiency ❏ Transcripts (and copy of diploma if available) and English language tr anslation❏ Copy of passport photo identification page(s)❏ $150 application fee❏ Resumé

FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND CERTIFICATION

/ /Month Day Year

/ /Month Day Year



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Pr v e r S reap r me s

Available in both San Francisco and Berkeley,apartments are recommended if you wantmore independence or prefer a quieter atmosphere for studying. Apartments canbe less costly than some dormitory options,

though rentals in San Francisco are moreexpensive than those in Berkeley. Furnishedapartments vary in their feature set and donot provide meals.

d rm r es S u e Res e ces

Dormitories are recommended if you wanta structured atmosphere with opportunities

to meet new people through plannedactivities. Meals are sometimes provided,and your roommate may not be a UCBerkeley Extension international student.Several options for international studentsare available in San Francisco and Berkeley.

Housing selection depends on your interests, preferences and bud-get. With options available in both San Francisco and Berkeley, youcan choose from the bustling atmosphere of a dormitory, the inde-pendence of a private or shared apartment, or the personal attentionof a homestay. For details about each of the options listed below,please visit e e s .ber eley.e u/ er l/ us .

h els S r -term S ys

Hotels and short-termhousing are recommendedif you are staying for a brief period of time or if youneed accommodations whilesecuring long-term housing.

h mes ys

A homestay is a private roomin a local family home, andhomestay opportunities areavailable in San Francisco,Berkeley and nearby areas.Features often include mealoptions, wireless Internetaccess, laundry, use of family areas and English spoken inhomes. See the website for homestay placement servicesin San Francisco and Berkeley.

For assistance with housing, please complete the Housing Interest Form on p. 15 and includeit with your enrollment application. Our housing coordinator can help you find housing thatmeets your individual needs. Please be cautious about sending money to unknown individualsor companies offering housing.

Housing Information




Housing Interest FormPle se ype r pr cle rly w bl c .Fundamental Studies in Business and Entrepreneurshiapplicants are encouraged to prearrange housing by submitting this form with the enrollment application.

UC Berkeley ExtensionFundamental Studies inBusiness and Entrepreneurship

hoUSing PREFEREnCES

Family name: First name:

❏ Male ❏ Female ❏ Date of birth: / / Email: ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■Telephone: Fax:

Sponsor or agency: Contact name:

Email:■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■Telephone: Fax:

Program star t date Program end date

I authorize UC Berkeley Ex tension International Student Administrative Services to r elease the above information to the housing providers I have chosen in order to secure my housing.

Student’s signature: Date:

What is the maximum you would be willing to pay for housing each month?

❏ $800–$1,200 ❏ $1,200–$1,600 ❏ $1,600–$2,000 ❏ $2,000+

Fees for accommodations are payable to the housing providers and not to the University of California. The housing provider will tell you to whom to make your housing check payable.Submit this Housing Interest Form to:

International Student Administrative ServicesUC Berkeley Extension1995 University Ave., Suite 110Berkeley, CA 94704-7000 USA

Fax: +1-510-643-0216Phone: +1-510-642-2564Email: [email protected]

Although UC Berkeley Extension facilitates contact between prospective students and housingproviders as a s ervice to both, the agreement for housing is between the s tudent and the housingprovider and not between either party and the University of California. The University of Californiais in no way liable to either party to perform their respec tive obligations under the agreement.

Month Day Year

Please send me information about the following:

❏ PRiVatE oR ShaREd aPaRtMEntS

____ Single occupancy

____ Single room in a shared apar tment

____ Shared room in share d apartment ____ Private bathroom

❏ hotELS and ShoRt-tERM StaYS

❏ doRMitoRiES and StUdEnt RESidEnCES


____ Shared room

____ Private b athroom

❏ hoMEStaYS


____ Shared room

____ Private bathroom

Are you bringing dependents with you? If so, please list family members’ names and ages here:

If you have any preferences or special health needs related to your housing, please describe:

Occupation: Interests:

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