Graduate Student Orientation

Graduate Student Orientation

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Keegan Houser

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 14

Details

Date: Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. PST

Location: Zoom

Schedule

TimeActivity
8:30 - 8:40 a.m. Welcome
8:40 - 9:10 a.m. Navigating Campus
9:10 - 9:55 a.m. Immigration Essentials: Maintaining Your Status
9:55 - 10:00 a.m. Break
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Health & Safety in the U.S.
10:30 - 10:45 a.m. Working in the U.S.
10:45 - 11:15 a.m. Student & Staff Q&A
11:15 - 11:30 a.m. Overview of Taxes and GLACIER

In-Person Welcome Day - August 21

Details

Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Time: 10 AM - 11:30 AM PST

Location: Dwinelle Plaza and Dwinelle 155

Schedule

TimeActivity
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)