Graduate Student Orientation
Congratulations on your acceptance to UC Berkeley!
BIO is excited to welcome you into the UC Berkeley international student community! We look forward to helping you start the semester off strong.
This year's orientation will be in a hybrid format, with both virtual informational sessions and an in-person Welcome Day with a variety events and activities. Our virtual sessions will share information, resources, and support that will help set you up for success at Cal.
During the in-person Welcome Day, you will have an opportunity to meet and connect with other new international graduate students, participate in Q&A's with current students, and make new friends!
Virtual Orientation Sessions - August 19
Details
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. PST
Location: Zoom
Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 - 9:10 a.m. | Welcome |
| 9:10 - 9:40 a.m. | Navigating Campus |
| 9:40 - 10:40 a.m. | Immigration Essentials: Maintaining Your Status |
| 10:40 - 10:50 a.m. | Break |
| 10:50 - 11:20 a.m. | Health & Safety in the U.S. |
| 11:20 - 11:40 a.m. | Working in the U.S. |
| 11:40 - 12:00 p.m. | Student & Staff Q&A |
| 12:00 - 12:15 p.m. | Overview of Taxes and GLACIER |
In-Person Welcome Day - August 20
Details
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Time: 9 AM - 12:00 PM PST
Location: Dwinelle Plaza and Dwinelle 155
Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. | Registration / Coffee Break |
| 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. | Grad Student Panel |
| 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. | Break / Mingle |
| 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Meet your College Colleagues |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Campus Tours (Based on College) |