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Recent Student Fee Referenda

The B.E.A.R.S. Initiative Referendum (Lower Sproul) Fee: A student-initiated and sponsored fee approved by ASUC election in Spring 2010.  The fee, currently $35.00/semester, will support the redesign, renovation, and replacement of student services facilities surrounding Lower Sproul Plaza.

  • B.E.A.R.S. Referendum (PDF) (includes ballot language, detailed fee information, and background)
  • Overview of B.E.A.R.S. Project Scope

The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF) Fee: A student-initiated and sponsored fee approved by ASUC election in Spring 2007.  The fee is currently $5.50/semester and supports a grant-making fund for sustainability projects on UC Berkeley’s campus. The proceeds of the fee provide approximately $250,000 per year in grants available to students, faculty, and staff who submit successful sustainability proposals.

Class Pass (AC Transit) Fee: A campus unit-initiated and sponsored fee from Parking & Transportation approved by student fee referendum election in Spring 2006 (as a renewal of a previously-approved Class Pass Fee in 1999).

  • Final ballot language (PDF) for Class Pass Referendum
  • Committee on Student Fees Voter Guide for Class Pass Referendum
  • Election Verification Form for Class Pass Referendum
  • Election Manager Report for Class Pass Referendum

Campus Health Care Fee: A campus unit-initiated and sponsored fee from University Health Services approved by student fee referendum election in Spring 2005.