For New MICS Students

Congratulations and welcome to the UC Berkeley School of Information!

Congratulations on your admission to the UC Berkeley School of Information! We are excited to help you connect with your potential new classmates and the wider I School community and prepare to begin the MICS program.

What’s Next

Accept The Offer

Once you have received the formal offer of admission from the UC Berkeley Graduate Division, you can accept the offer of admission online.

Classes Begin

Classes for MICS students follow a different schedule than for on-campus students; check the MICS Academic Calendar for details.

Get Connected

Follow Us on Social Media

Be sure to like us on Facebook, follow @BerkeleyISchool on X (Twitter), follow @BerkeleyISchool on Instagram, and connect on LinkedIn to stay up-to-date with the latest news.

Academics

Class Registration

New MICS students are typically able to register starting 4 weeks before classes begin. Please consult your Student Support advisor for the date and time that registration will open for you. Note that you must sign your Statement of Intent to Register before registering for classes.

Upcoming Cybersecurity Course Schedules

Other

Computer ownership: I School students are required to own a computer; no particular configuration or platform is required. Current students use MacOS, Windows, and Unix/Linux; most use laptops, but some use primarily desktops. You will need admin access to your machine for some courses.

Next Steps

After accepting the offer of admission, click here for Next Steps After Accepting the Admissions Offer.

More information

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact our admissions team at admissions@ischool.berkeley.edu.