For New MIMS Students
Congratulations on your admission to MIMS! We are excited by the incoming class’s diversity of experience and intellectual curiosity. In the coming weeks, we look forward to helping you connect with your potential new classmates and the wider I School community. And, we will be sharing an abundance of information to help you prepare for the fall!
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the admissions team with questions at admissions@ischool.berkeley.edu. We are here to help with whatever you may need!
Learn More About Life at the I School
Attend our welcome events and webinars to meet your future classmates and current students & faculty and learn more about life at the Berkeley I School.
Ask A Student
Reach out to MIMS students and alumni who have offered to connect with you and share more about life at the I School.
Get Connected
Join Slack
Slack is an online communication and collaboration environment for the entire I School community — students, faculty, staff, visitors, and alumni.
Shortly after you are notified of your admission, you will receive an email inviting you to create an account in our Slack workspace. After setting up your account, join the #mims28 channel to connect with your fellow newly admitted students.
Social Media
Be sure to “like” us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram and Medium, and subscribe to @BerkeleyISchool on Twitter to stay up-to-date with the latest I School news.
Accept The Offer
April 15 is the deadline to accept your admissions offer. Once you have received your formal offer of admission from the UC Berkeley Graduate Division, you can accept admission.
What’s Next
After accepting the offer of admission, click here for Next Steps After Accepting the Admissions Offer.
- ASAP: International students: complete your NIF
- ASAP: Sign up for an I School account and email address. (See instructions below.)
- After your I School account is active, update your student profile.
- By June 1: California residents: submit Statement of Legal Residence
- July TBA: Class registration opens
- August 17–18: I School Orientation (required)
- August 26: Classes begin
- By October 1: Submit official transcripts and degree certificates (if applicable) to UC Berkeley Graduate Division or Admissions team.
See also: Events for New MIMS Students
Classes Begin
Classes begin Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Refer to the Berkeley Academic Calendar for details.