Please email us with your specific questions as follows:
| General Inquiries | internationaloffice@berkeley.edu |
| NIF Questions | nif@berkeley.edu |
| J-1 Visiting Scholars | jscholar@berkeley.edu |
| H-1B UCB Employees | h1b@berkeley.edu |
| Tax Filing (General Questions Only) | biohelp@berkeley.edu |
| Emergency Questions Only (Deportation/Detention, Arrest, Trouble at U.S. Point of Entry) | BIO Emergency Contact Form |
To learn about becoming a UC Berkeley student, contact the Undergraduate Admissions or Graduate Admissions offices.
Student Advising Hours (no advising on Wednesdays):
Summer schedule through Friday, August 1:
Virtual Advising Appointments
Available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Drop-In Advising
Available Tuesday and Thursday 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Virtual Drop-In Advising
Available Monday and Friday 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
**Upcoming schedule adjustment**
BIO Fall 2025 advising schedule beginning Monday, August 4:
- Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri - 10 a.m. - 12 p.m - Virtual Drop-In Advising
- Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri - 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. - In-Person Drop-In Advising
Please see our Student Services webpage for full details.