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# Timeline

This timeline is specific to UC Berkeley, so please adjust based on your school's schedule, but follow the general idea:

<table><thead><tr><th width="171">Month</th><th>Tasks</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>September</td><td>- Reregister CS KickStart under ASUC (Associated Students of the University of California) to maintain organizational status and support</td></tr><tr><td>November</td><td>- Determine heads for various committees within CS KickStart</td></tr><tr><td>December</td><td>- Conduct an informational session for all CS KickStart participants interested in contributing to the planning of the next CS KickStart program. Provide details about available teams to join, application timelines, etc.<br>- Book housing and labs for the upcoming program and reserve classrooms for committee meetings</td></tr><tr><td>January - April</td><td>- Organize regular committee meetings to discuss and execute various tasks such as seeking sponsorships, updating the program's website, preparing essential documents, etc.</td></tr><tr><td>March</td><td>- Finalize the schedule for CS KickStart week, taking into account the preferences and requirements of sponsors. Confirm the details of the field trip</td></tr><tr><td>April</td><td>- Participate in Cal Day, an event showcasing UC Berkeley to prospective students. Promote CS KickStart and its mission to attract potential participants</td></tr><tr><td>May</td><td>- Release applications</td></tr><tr><td>June</td><td>- Application deadline for CS KickStart. Review and evaluate applications</td></tr><tr><td>End of June</td><td>- Release decisions and notify waitlisted applicants <br>- Resume discussions with sponsors, providing them with information about the Industry Panel Date</td></tr><tr><td>Mid-July</td><td>- Finalize the list of participants for CS KickStart. Communicate dormitory details, moving instructions, and items to bring, and waivers<br>- Begin planning meals, taking into consideration dietary restrictions and preferences of participants</td></tr></tbody></table>
