Graduate Theological Union
New Students
As you prepare to begin your new journey at the GTU and in Berkeley, here are some dates, comments, and links to helpful and important information.
GTU Doctoral Students: August 23, 24, 26, 27
Summer Language Courses: French, July 22-August 16; German, Spanish, July 15 - August 9
Entering Biblical Studies Doctoral Students: Biblical Hebrew Exam: August 20; Biblical Greek, August 21 (overview of Hebrew & Greek exams)
Cal Cross-Registration Information: Please note that Cal courses begin on Thursday, August 29, 2013
Detailed Protocols for Areas of Study can be accessed through the students section.
GTU Catalog 2011-2013 (pdf, large file)
Housing at the GTU and in the Bay Area
International Student Handbook
Professional Development Program
Community Information:
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, http://www.gtu.edu/students/cal-rec-club
Downtown Berkeley YMCA, http://www.ymca-cba.org/downtown-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.
