Missy Franklin signed the National Letter of Intent to attend Cal on October 20.
She will join the Cal women's swimming team next fall.
What happened?
On October 20, Missy Franklin committed to Cal, choosing the Berkeley team over swimming powerhouses USC and Georgia.
She was drawn to Cal due to her connection with the team during the London Olympics.
Why it matters for Missy Franklin
Missy Franklin's decision to attend Cal is significant, as she turned down the opportunity to go professional straight out of Regis Jesuit High School.
She will only stay with the Cal women's swimming team for two years before training for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
What comes next?
Missy Franklin will be joining an exceptional recruiting class, including top-15 recruits Celina Li, Kristen Vredeveld, and Farida Osman.
Coach Teri McKeever believes that the benefits of a college education will benefit Missy Franklin long-term.
Missy Franklin's recruiting journey has been closely followed by sports media outlets around the country.
She was spotted on the UC Berkeley campus with senior Caitlin Leverenz during Labor Day weekend.
Coach Teri McKeever agreed to let Missy Franklin leave the team after the 2015 NCAA Championships to train for the Olympics.
McKeever understands the opportunity cost of Missy Franklin choosing to attend Cal instead of going professional.
Missy Franklin won four gold medals at the London Olympics, shooting her into the national spotlight.
She will be coached by Teri McKeever, whom she has always admired.
The Cal women's swimming team is already a strong team, having won back-to-back NCAA championships.
With Missy Franklin joining the team, they are expected to continue their success.
Missy Franklin is excited to be a part of the Cal women's swimming team and to be coached by Teri McKeever.
She is looking forward to the opportunity to compete at the collegiate level and to train for the Olympics.