Below is a list of Bay Area resources that work with Berkeley International Office in supporting our orientation and programming efforts. We are thankful for the valuable contributions these sponsors provide which enable us to enhance the new international student experience.
As the Official Bank of UC Berkeley and the eighth largest bank in North America, (BMO) Bank (BMO) provides friendly local service and special offers to members of the UC Berkeley community.
To learn more about managing your finances check out BMO’s SmartProgress site and if you’d like to learn the basics of banking in the U.S. take the Financial Foundations modules.
Make your move to the US easier by having a local bank with a mobile banking app, 7 ATMs right on campus, and a branch in the MLK Student Union. BMO is committed to support your move, start preparing today.
With campusSIMS, you can activate your Mint Mobile phone number in minutes with eSIM, right from your phone. Click here to learn more about how eSIM works.
Why should you get your U.S. phone number through campusSIMS? In addition to unlimited talk & text plus high-speed data on America’s largest 5G network, they also provide:
Why should you get your U.S. phone number through campusSIMS? In addition to unlimited talk & text plus high-speed data on America’s largest 5G network, they also provide:
- Plans starting at $15/month with no contracts
- International credit cards accepted
- No US bank account required
- A U.S. phone number that’s ready to use as soon as you arrive in the U.S.
Get your U.S. phone number today and check one more thing off your list with campusSIMS. Safe travels!
*For physical SIM cards, you can still pick them up at the International Office at the front desk when you arrive! 2150 Shattuck Avenue, Suite 500, Berkeley CA 94704
You can now help protect the financial investment you have made in your US study experience from unexpected school withdrawals, which can result in costly non-refunds of tuition and other expenses paid or obligated to your school. This tuition travel protection plan is designed to protect tuition and on campus
accommodation expenses for international college and university students traveling to or in the United States for educational purposes. The plan provides insurance for tuition refund coverage in the event the student has to have a complete withdrawal from school for covered reasons such as medical issues for the student or immediate family members. The plan can also provide withdrawal coverage for academic period interruption for any reason as well as visa revocation by the US government. Visit www.eipinternational.com to quote or purchase a plan.
Furnished apartments near University of California at Berkeley! Hillside Village offers newly renovated studio and 1-3 bedroom apartments, as well as all of the things that make the Berkeley community unique and wonderful. You’re never far away from fun activities or your classes, we are at the center of it all. Contact our office for more information on specials, and schedule a tour via our website, www.hillsidevillageberkeley.com!
Welcome to Berkeley and congratulations on your Cal journey. At Residence Inn Berkeley, our spacious suites with full kitchens and separate areas to relax, study, and recharge give you the freedom to settle in your way, whether you are here for move in, family weekend, or a campus tour.
Start each morning with a complimentary breakfast before heading to UC Berkeley, just moments away. After a full day on campus, gather at Study Hall Rooftop Lounge for craft cocktails, small bites, and sweeping Bay views that make every visit feel special.
Steps from BART and in the heart of downtown, our hotel makes it easy for students and families to stay connected to campus while enjoying everything Berkeley has to offer.
Identity Logan Park is a student-housing community near UC Berkeley, offering fully furnished studio, 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments. Located at the corner of Durant and Shattuck, every apartment is pet-friendly and designed with both shared spaces and the privacy you need.
At Identity, we give you room to focus or room to make friends with amenities built for resting, studying, and socializing. Our community amenities have been reimagined and redesigned to level up your lifestyle, whether you’re starting your morning in the 24-hour fitness center or catching a ride on our shuttle to campus. Live the college life you envision at Identity.