Episode 4 of 4

Opening in Oakland

When: September 1869
Where: Oakland
Part of: Event of 1868: The University of California is founded in Oakland, California, when the Organic

The university opened in September 1869 using former College of California buildings in Oakland as a temporary home.

The university opened in September 1869, using the former College of California's buildings in Oakland as a temporary home while the new campus underwent construction. This marked the transition from the legal establishment of the university to its physical operation and student enrollment.

Sources

History of the University of California, Berkeley Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-18

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