Resources for New MIMS Students

Getting Started at UC Berkeley

Resources & Services for Graduate Students: UC Berkeley resources from the UC Berkeley Graduate Division.
Getting Started at Berkeley: a great place to begin your onboarding process.
UC Berkeley New Graduate Student Guide
Graduate Division e-Brochure

Housing

The links below should help in your housing search. We would also encourage you to ask current students for advice, as securing housing in the Bay Area can sometimes be challenging.

MIMS Student Housing Survey 2022: Information about current MIMS students’ housing (created by IMSA)
The Graduate Assembly’s Housing Guide: Best Practices for Finding Housing
Graduate Housing
Cal Rentals: rental-listing service for off-campus housing
Tips for Finding Housing in Berkeley from the Graduate Division
UC Berkeley International House: a program center and campus residence promoting intercultural experiences for students around the world, including the U.S.
Temporary Summer & Transitional Housing for newly admitted students, postdocs, or visiting scholars

For International Students

Berkeley International Office
Arrival Guide for New International Students, with tips on visas, packing, transportation, housing, cultural adjustments, and more.
The Non-Immigrant Info Form (NIF)
New International Student Resources
International Student Orientation
Required Online Arrival Confirmation

For New Disabled Students

The Disabled Students Program serves the educational needs of enrolled students with disabilities, including authorizing academic accommodations. More information is available on the Disabled Students Program website.

Resources for New MIMS Students

Getting Started at UC Berkeley

Housing

For International Students

For New Disabled Students

See Also

Upcoming Events for New MIMS Students