As you prepare to begin your new journey at the GTU and in Berkeley, here are some dates and links to helpful and important information.
New Student Orientation Schedule
GTU Doctoral and MA Student Orientation
2025 orientation schedule TBD
All orientation events will take place on-campus and all start times will be Pacific Time. Specifical details are on the GTU Orientation Moodle Sites!
Summer Language Courses
Summer Language Study 2025
Dates: TBA
French (9am-noon)
German (9am-noon)
Spanish (9am-noon)
Entering Biblical Studies Doctoral Student Language Diagnostic
Biblical Hebrew and Biblical Greek exam dates and overview
Hebrew: Friday, August 21 9am-12pm
Greek: Not scheduled
Looking for a Place to Live?
Learn more from the resources on our Housing Page
Public Transportation
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), www.bart.gov
This site provides maps, schedules and information about communities serviced by BART.
Alameda/Contra Costa Transit, www.actransit.org
This site provides maps and schedules for the local bus service.
Recreation/Gyms
Cal Rec Club, /students/cal-rec-club
Downtown Berkeley YMCA, https://ymcacba.org/locations/ymca-cba-berkeley
24 Hour Fitness (Berkeley location), http://www.24hourfitness.com/FindClubDetail.mvc?clubid=583
Childcare and Parenting Resources
Bananas, www.bananasinc.org Bananas is a great place to find day care referrals in the East Bay, either near your home, school, or workplace. In addition to referral work, they also offer parenting classes and other information and assistance.