Admitted Undergraduate Students, Welcome to Cal!
Congratulations! Your acceptance to UC Berkeley marks an exciting milestone in your academic journey, and we are delighted to welcome you to our community. We eagerly anticipate the remarkable achievements you will accomplish during your time here.
Now that you're in, it's time to start planning for your future with us. Below, you'll find essential information and next steps to help you prepare for your arrival on campus. Be sure to keep an eye out for updates on summer and fall programming, as we will provide additional details and deadlines.
Here's what do next
- Learn more about academic opportunities, extracurricular activities and student life at Berkeley. Check out the Events Page.
- Attend Cal Day! Join us for our annual open house where the Berkeley community welcomes you, our newly admitted students and families. YOU ARE BERKELEY
- Confirm your acceptance: Are you ready to commit to Berkeley? Go to MAP@Berkeley to formally accept your offer of admission. Confirm your enrollment before April 15 for admitted first-year students and June 1 for admitted transfer students.
What is IEOR?
In this award-winning video, Berkeley IEOR students explain what industrial engineering & operations research is and how their skills make an impact and improve the world.
Supply Chain & Logistics
IEOR students are the premier experts in getting anything from one place to another in the most efficient and optimal manner.
Stochastics & Data Science
IEOR students learn the latest statistics, artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to help companies make better decisions.
Optimization & Algorithms
IEOR students can find the most elegant way to make any system more efficient, saving companies millions of dollars, time and other resources.
IEOR graduates lead the way in lucrative careers
Recently, CNBC featured IEOR as the second highest-paying college major. A separate report from the HEA group also identified operations research as the most financially rewarding path for graduates. This positions our alumni for success in a competitive job market and underscores the tremendous potential that awaits our graduates, especially with a projected 23% increase in positions for operations research analysts.
IEOR In the News:
By the Numbers
CalDay Program
Saturday, April 13
9 AM to 4 PM
UC Berkeley Campus
Imagine seeing the most exciting, outrageous, informative aspects of Berkeley and the College of Engineering, all in one day. It’s called Cal Day, an extravaganza of events that showcase the brilliance and fun of Berkeley.
Cal Day 2024, on Saturday, April 13, is only for newly admitted students and their families. We are looking forward to getting to know you and helping you get to know us. Join us from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. for a full day of events, exploration, and interactions with engineering students, advisers and faculty.
At Berkeley, you'll be part of a dynamic global network that spans over 500,000 UC Berkeley alums across 180 countries. Benefit from valuable connections, mentorship, and knowledge sharing within our thriving community and engage with industry leaders seeking to leverage UC Berkeley's top talent in analytics. Our students have successfully secured internships and full-time positions with renowned companies such as Tesla, Deloitte, HP, KONE, and many others.
IEOR Alumni Profiles
IEOR Alumni News
Faculty Spotlights
Paul Grigas
Assistant Professor
"Berkeley IEOR gives me the opportunity to work with world-class students and colleagues on challenging, exciting, and impactful projects at the forefront of research in machine learning and optimization."
Rhonda Righter
Professor and Head Graduate Advisor
"We have great students - curious, passionate, hard-working! Berkeley's an amazing institution that excels in education and research, yet still prioritizes concerns for society and the environment. IEOR at Berkeley is even more amazing - a small, tight-knit community within this great institution."
Student Spotlights
Rishika Gorai
BS IEOR 2026
Berkeley IEOR has helped me shine brighter by giving me many opportunities to explore future career paths. Last summer, I was able to complete a summer internship at Yukka Lab in Berlin, Germany as a Data Intelligence & Business Development intern. This past fall, I acquired a summer internship at a Big 4 consulting firm & this semester, I am interning as a Product Management & Business Development intern at Daicus Technology. The diverse opportunities & overarching curriculum that IEOR offers definitely aided me in gaining such helpful experiences to learn about my interests & strengths in depth.
Kenny (Pattaraphon) Wongchamcharoen
BS IEOR 2027
Joining Berkeley IEOR has been one of the best decisions of my life. It has given me a strong mathematical foundation and the opportunity to work at the forefront of operations research, data science, and supply chain logistics—whether collaborating with Professor Chiwei Yan on dynamic pricing for ride-sharing or using machine learning to study LLM-driven productivity at the Haas Data Innovation Lab.
Beyond research, serving as a course staff member and tutor for top professors in the field has been incredibly fulfilling. As Programs & Events Director at IISE, I’ve helped strengthen our tight-knit community, and IEOR has gradually become my second family, making my Berkeley journey truly special and unforgettable.
Meet Your Advisor
Ginnie Sadil
Meet your IEOR student services advisor, Ginnie Sadil.
Email her about any questions you have at ieor-student-services@berkeley.edu
or you can book a virtual meeting time to chat online.
What Alums are Saying
Class of 2025
UC Berkeley IEOR truly means a family to me. I have met my best friends through my classes and made memories both in and outside of the classroom. Through the community I have seen upper classmen dedicating their time to under classmen in terms of classes, advice, and generally navigating through Berkeley. I cannot wait for this Berkeley IEOR to get stronger and as an alum I am excited to give back to the department and students
- Davita Verma
Class of 2024
Transferring into IEOR has been one of the most rewarding decisions in my life. The program's academic rigor, dedicated faculty and staff, and vibrant community have all equipped me with the confidence and skills to thrive in any career path I choose. With an ever-expanding toolbox of data-driven strategies to make decisions amid uncertainty, I feel empowered to tackle complex problems and create positive change on the global scale.
- Jelo Francisco
Class of 2023
The IEOR community welcomed me with open arms from my first Cal Day and it has been one of my favorite parts of Berkeley. From our friendly students, excellent faculty, and supportive staff, my Berkeley experience would not be what it is without the members of this amazing community.
- Duncan Barcelona
The Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers at Berkeley
IISE is the global association of productivity and efficiency professionals specializing in industrial engineering, healthcare, ergonomics and other related professions. IISE is where these varied fields come together to advance the engineering profession through networking, training, and knowledge sharing. As a national organization, IISE hosts conferences and provides opportunities for students to engage with graduate researchers, professors, as well as industry professionals.