Berkeley International Office is excited to welcome you at Spring Orientation! We are planning a full schedule to introduce you to the campus, meet new friends, learn how to be academically successful, and provide opportunities to get your questions answered.
This event will be a hybrid event with all information sessions hosted virtually through Zoom, but with several in-person events where you can meet other international students and start off the semester with new friends and connections (see below). We look forward to seeing you on-campus soon!
Spring 2024 Orientation
EAP Welcome
5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m., January 11, Wheeler Hall
BIO welcomes the Spring 2024 EAP students to campus! Come meet BIO staff, and mingle with other incoming EAP students.
Virtual Orienation Sessions
8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., January 12th, Zoom
These sessions will be specific for EAP students and other incoming international students during Golden Bear Orientation. Degree-seeking international students should continue to attend GBO. Join the Zoom Meeting here.
Schedule:
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Welcome (recording) |
| 8:10 a.m. | Navigating Campus (slides, recording) |
| 8:25 a.m. | Immigration Essentials (slides, recording) |
| 9:25 AM | Health and Safety (slides, recording) |
| 9:50 AM | Break |
| 10:00 AM | Working in the US (slides, recording) |
| 10:30 AM | Academics with EAP College Advisers |
International Student Social Event
5:30 - 7 p.m., January 12, Stephens Lounge in the MLK Student Union
Don't miss the chance to connect with the international student community and make important friendships that will last for your entire time here and beyond!
At this event you will be able to:
- Mingle and make new friends
- Chat with BIO staff and current EAP students
- Enjoy free pizza and beverages!