Freshman Admissions

Thank you for considering the M.E.T. program for your next big academic and entrepreneurial step. You may want to begin by watching our informative Freshman Admissions webinar below.

Once you’re ready to apply:

1. Begin with a visit to admissions.berkeley.edu to become familiar with admission requirements and the selection process. From there, you can launch your UC application.
2. Then, visit the admissions pages of the College of Engineering and the Haas School of Business to learn what we’re looking for in applicants. Think about how your achievements and personal qualities position you for success in the M.E.T. program.
3. Read about the additional M.E.T.-specific admissions requirements below.

Once you submit your application, you’ll receive an additional email from UC Berkeley’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions asking you to write and submit a supplemental essay about your interest in M.E.T. Expect to receive this email 5-7 business days after submitting your UC application. From there, you’ll have until 11:59pm PST on December 15 to submit your supplemental essay. Failure to submit your essay by the deadline will remove you from consideration to the M.E.T. Program.

Applications for admission to M.E.T. are available beginning in October of the year prior to the year in which you’d enter UC Berkeley. The application filing period is October 1- November 30, and all applications must be submitted by November 30.

In some cases, additional information is needed, and you may receive a request to record a video essay. Video essay requests are by invitation only and will be requested starting in November. Videos must be submitted by 11:59 pm PST on January 12, 2024. It’s your responsibility to check your email inbox for information and if requested, be sure to submit your video essay by the deadline. Applicants who are selected for the M.E.T. program will be notified during February or March of the following year.