Student Services

Student Services

Berkeley International Office's student services model includes options for both virtual and in-person services.

Student advising hours are intended for UC Berkeley international students only. Parents of students may only join advising hours with their student. Faculty or staff with questions about international students should email internationaloffice@berkeley.edu or call the BIO Front Desk at 510-642-2818.

Advising Services

Self-Service Advising Resources

Most questions that international students have can be answered by checking the BIO website, including information about CPT (internships) and our extensive post-completion employment OPT and STEM OPT tutorials.

Still have further questions after reviewing the BIO website? Contact us:

Send Us an Email

A BIO advisor will respond to your questions within 3 business days.

Travel Signatures

Have upcoming international travel? Check if you need a new travel signature and how to request one!

Virtual Advising Appointments

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday | 10 AM - 12 PM (No advising on Wednesdays)

In-Person Drop-In Advising

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 1:00-4:00 p.m. (No advising on Wednesdays)

Document Services

Document Pick-Up and Drop-Off

In-person document pick-up and drop-off is available during BIO's open hours (Monday-Friday 9 am-12 pm and 1-4 pm) with no appointment necessary. When picking up documents, remember that BIO has a 5 business day processing time for F-1 and J-1 student document requests. Your document will be ready to pick up by 1 pm 5 business days after your request submission date.

Virtual Student Document Request Process

Students are encouraged to continue to submit request forms to internationaloffice@berkeley.edu. F-1 students can choose to receive I-20s via email, and both F-1 and J-1 students can request physical I-20/DS-2019 documents to be delivered by mail.

Travel Signature Days

Virtual Express Travel Signature Days

Tuesday, May 6 & Wednesday, May 7

International Student Bcals

International Student Reminders & Deadlines Bcal

Add this calendar to your Bcal for reminders of upcoming deadlines and important dates that may impact your international status.

BIO Events for International Students Bcal

Add this calendar to your Bcal to be aware of any upcoming BIO events for international students, including immigration webinars/events, employment workshops, social gatherings, and much more!