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.
Level 3 sponsors
As the official bank of UC Berkeley and the 8th largest bank in North America, (BMO) Bank provides friendly local service and special offers for 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
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