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 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 undergraduates, 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. - 12 p.m. PST
Location: Zoom
Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 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 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Academics with Advisers (EAP only) |
In-Person Welcome Day - August 21
Details
Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Time: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. PST
Location: Dwinelle 155/145 and Dwinelle Plaza
**Please note that EAP Exchange Students are welcome to attend, but are not expected to be present at the in-person welcome day, given that they may not yet be on-campus.**
Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. | Registration / Coffee Break |
| 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Undergraduate Student Panel |
| 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Teambuilder Activities |
| 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Mixer/Social |