Age-Based Action Restrictions on Google Workspace Accounts
Beginning Aug. 17, 2025, UC Berkeley will apply age-based restrictions to Google Workspace accounts to comply with Google’s policies. Non-degree students and employees under 18 will lose access to certain services, while core tools remain available. Degree-seeking students under 18 are not affected.
IT Change Freeze: Aug. 8-15 and Aug. 18-29
UC Berkeley will enforce IT change freezes Aug. 8–15 and Aug. 18–29, 2025, to protect key systems during exams and semester start. Services like CalCentral, Google Workspace, Zoom, and networking will be stabilized. Urgent changes need approval from the IT Change Advisory Board.
CalNet Login Screen Changes
Beginning Aug. 10, UC Berkeley login screens will display the new university logo. Community members are urged to stay alert for phishing scams and can compare old vs. new screens. Report suspicious emails to phishing@berkeley.edu or call 510‑664‑9000 (option 4).
System Issues: CalCentral & Berkeley Campus Solutions
Earlier today, UC Berkeley received reports of access issues with CalCentral and Berkeley Campus Solutions (BCS). BCS is now back online, and IT teams are actively monitoring system performance. Updates will be shared on the System Status page. Your patience is appreciated.
From Student to Staff: Xiao Ye
Xiao Ye started her career at UC Berkeley during the COVID-19 pandemic as a student. Now, she works full-time as an Operations Analyst at the same building where she worked as a student. Learn more about Xiao’s journey from a part-time student employee to a full-time career at UC Berkeley.
