Events for New MIMS Students (2023)

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

Optional online orientation for all new UC Berkeley graduate students

Required orientation for all incoming MIMS students.

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

Preparation ​in ​critical ​thinking ​and ​writing ​for ​new MIMS ​students; especially recommended if you haven’t done academic writing for a while or if you are a non-native speaker of English.

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

Learn how to maximize your time in the program and get your resume into shape for fall recruiting (and beyond).

Overview of degree requirements and techniques for finding classes that fit your professional and personal interests.

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.

Connect more personally with our MIMS students during our Chat with Current Students event.

The I School admissions staff would like to invite you to join the I School Community Lunch hosted in South Hall. This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet staff, faculty, and current students. 

The admissions team will provide detailed information about various funding options, and current students will share how they are personally financing their degrees.

A Virtual Welcome Day for incoming MIMS students to meet faculty and current students and get to know the Berkeley I School.

The I School admissions team will briefly cover important information about preparing to start the program, but the highlight of the webinar will be current MIMS students discussing what they love about the I School.