Events for New Ph.D. Students

Upcoming events

Python Boot Camp for New MIMS & Ph.D. Students

Monday, July 28, 2025 - Friday, August 8, 2025

A two-week intensive program to help newly-admitted MIMS and Ph.D. students prepare for Python programming.

I School Orientation for New Ph.D. Students

Monday, August 18, 2025 - Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Required orientation for all incoming Ph.D. students.

Classes Begin (Fall 2025 Semester)

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Previous events

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Justice Chat with Current Students

Friday, April 4, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT

Wondering what activities, groups, and supportive communities exist at Berkeley? This is a great opportunity to ask all your questions, meet, and learn from current students and from staff.

Ph.D. Research Reception

Thursday, March 13, 2025, 3:40 pm - 6:30 pm PDT

School of Information Ph.D. students share their innovative research.

Welcome Event for Fall 2025 New Ph.D. Students

Thursday, March 13, 2025 - Friday, March 14, 2025

A two-day welcome event for incoming Ph.D. students to meet faculty and current students and get to know the Berkeley I School.

Belong at Berkeley

Monday, February 24, 2025 - Friday, February 28, 2025

Consider attending a Belong at Berkeley webinar to help envision what choosing Berkeley might mean for you.

Classes Begin (Fall 2024 Semester)

Wednesday, August 28, 2024, 12:00 am

UC Berkeley New Graduate Student In-Person Orientation 2024

Tuesday, August 27, 2024, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Optional online orientation for all new UC Berkeley graduate students

International Graduate Student Welcome Day 2024

Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 10:00 am - 11:30 am PDT

Optional welcome day for new international students, organized by the UC Berkelety International Office

UC Berkeley New Graduate Student Virtual Orientation 2024

Monday, August 19, 2024 - Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Optional online orientation for all new UC Berkeley graduate students

International Graduate Student Virtual Orientation 2024

Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 8:30 am - 11:30 am PDT

Optional orientation for new international students, organized by the UC Berkelety International Office

Python Boot Camp for New MIMS & Ph.D. Students

Monday, July 29, 2024 - Thursday, August 8, 2024

A two-week intensive program to help newly-admitted MIMS and Ph.D. students prepare for Python programming.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Justice Office Hours

Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PDT

Wondering what activities, groups, and supportive communities exist at Berkeley? This is a great opportunity to ask all your questions, meet, and learn from current students and from staff.

Ph.D. Research Reception

Thursday, March 21, 2024, 3:40 pm - 6:30 pm PDT

School of Information Ph.D. students share their innovative research.

Welcome Event for Fall 2024 New Ph.D. Students

Thursday, March 14, 2024, 12:00 am, – Friday, March 15, 2024, 12:00 am

A two-day welcome event for incoming Ph.D. students to meet faculty and current students and get to know the Berkeley I School.

Classes Begin (Fall 2023 Semester)

Wednesday, August 23, 2023, 12:00 am

International Graduate Student Welcome Day 2023

Wednesday, August 16, 2023, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm PDT

Optional welcome day for new international students, organized by the UC Berkelety International Office

UC Berkeley New Graduate Student Orientation 2023

Tuesday, August 15, 2023, 1:00 pm PDT, – Thursday, August 17, 2023, 4:30 pm PDT

Optional online orientation for all new UC Berkeley graduate students

International Graduate Student Orientation 2023

Wednesday, August 9, 2023, 8:30 am - 11:30 am PDT

Optional orientation for new international students, organized by the UC Berkelety International Office

Python Boot Camp for New MIMS & Ph.D. Students

Monday, July 24, 2023, 9:00 am PDT, – Thursday, August 3, 2023, 12:00 pm PDT

A two-week intensive program to help newly-admitted MIMS and Ph.D. students prepare for Python programming.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Justice Office Hours

Monday, April 10, 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Wondering what activities, groups, and supportive communities exist at Berkeley? This is a great opportunity to ask all your questions, meet, and learn from current students and from staff.

Fall 2023 Ph.D. Welcome Event

Thursday, March 16, 2023, 9:00 am, – Friday, March 17, 2023, 4:00 pm

A two-day welcome event for incoming Ph.D. students to meet faculty and current students and get to know the Berkeley I School.