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Overview

What is a DeCal?

Explains the concept of the DeCal Program, walks through some common types of DeCal Courses, their enrollment procedure and academic credits available for students and identifies the role and responsibility of the DeCal Board, the student-group who maintains this website. Visit the What is a DeCal? page to learn more about them.

People

DeCal is an organization run for Cal students, by Cal students. Learn about the faces behind DeCal on the People page.

Philosophy

Our vision and mission guide DeCal’s past, present, and future. Visit the Philosophy page to learn more about them.

Our Logo

Is it a lightbulb? Is it the world? DeCal has put a lot of thought into our new logo, which debuted Fall 2005. To see what it means to us, read our Logo page.

History

DeCal has come a long way since its inception 25 years ago. Our History page documents DeCal’s origins, tribulations, and latest developments.

DeCal Retrospective

Analyzes the impact of the DeCal Program has had on the student body and the community and assesses the misconceptions and limits of the program, including the infamous male sexuaility controversy. For more information, visit the DeCal Retrospective page.

Statistics

Last semester DeCal offered over 100 courses. Our largest courses this semester offer credit to over 200 students. Learn about DeCal by the numbers on our Statistics page.

DeCal at Other Campuses

The DeCal Program is expanding to other universities and many of the campuses within the UC systems already offer similar program to their students. Learn about them in DeCal at Other Campuses.

Starting a Democratic Education Program

If you would like to start a similar program at your school, read about our past experiences helping other schools and other recommendations by visiting Starting a Democratic Education Program.

Media Kit

Reporting on DeCal? Get notice by listing your group on Media Kit.

Join DeCal

Are you interested in contributing to one of the most important organizations at Cal? The Join DeCal page can tell you how to get involved.