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
• COVID-19 Information for Graduate Students 

Academic Resources

• Resources for Writing
• Self-Study Resources for Learning Python Programming
• Self Study Resources for Calculus and Linear Algebra

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

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

Students with Families

• Early Childhood Education Program
• Student Parent Center
• Back-Up Child Care Program
• Financial Support for Student Parents
• Berkeley Parents Network

Disabled Students

The campus offers many different resources for graduate students with disabilities. The purpose of an academic accommodation is to offer the graduate student an equal opportunity to meet the department's academic standards and requirements.

• Disabled Students Program: serves the educational needs of enrolled students with disabilities, including authorizing academic accommodations.

• Disability Access & Compliance: supports equal access to university-sponsored non-course-related programs or activities for students, staff, faculty, and visitors with disabilities. Request services or report an access barrier

Other Campus Information

• Cal 1 Card: campus photo ID; also serves as your library card, building-access card, and more
• University Health Services
• Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)