Berkeley International Office

Berkeley International Office We recognize the importance of international students and scholars to the University’s mission of

First of BIO's walking tours! Be sure to check out our event calendar (link in bio) to come on a future one and explore ...
09/04/2026

First of BIO's walking tours! Be sure to check out our event calendar (link in bio) to come on a future one and explore the Bay Area with fellow international students.

Please note that our webinar on Understanding your Admit Until Date (AUD) has been postponsed to Wednesday, September 16...
09/01/2026

Please note that our webinar on Understanding your Admit Until Date (AUD) has been postponsed to Wednesday, September 16 from 2 - 3:30 PM.

RSVP via the event posting in our events calendar: bit.ly/BIOevents

Explore the Bay Area on a Golden Gate Bridge walking tour with BIO on Saturday, September 5! Enjoy the iconic scenery, r...
08/29/2026

Explore the Bay Area on a Golden Gate Bridge walking tour with BIO on Saturday, September 5! Enjoy the iconic scenery, ride the ferry, and meet other international students! Join us EITHER at 10:00 AM at Richmond Ferry, OR 11:00 AM at Embarcadero Ferry Building.

RSVP via the event posting in our events calendar: bit.ly/BIOevents

This tour is the second round of BIO’s ten-part walking challenge. Complete 3 out of 10 walking tours to win a prize from the International Office! If you complete 6 of these walking tours, you will be entered into drawings for additional giveaways.

08/27/2026

If you've been issued a I-20 or DS-2019 with a recent start date, remember to complete your Arrival Confirmation!
Students should complete their Arrival Confirmation as soon as possible after arrival to the U.S., but no more than 30 days prior to your I-20/DS-2019 start date.

Are you a new or returning international student at UC Berkeley? Come to BIO’s welcome social event at the International...
08/27/2026

Are you a new or returning international student at UC Berkeley? Come to BIO’s welcome social event at the International House to meet other international students and build connections! We will have free sweets, treats, and drinks as well as icebreaker activities to help you make new friends here.

RSVP via the event posting in our events calendar: bit.ly/BIOevents

Join the Berkeley International Office (BIO) for this important webinar on Immigration Essentials and how to maintain yo...
08/27/2026

Join the Berkeley International Office (BIO) for this important webinar on Immigration Essentials and how to maintain your immigration status on Thursday, September 3 from 1:30 - 3 p.m. In this webinar, we will provide an in-depth overview of your new Admit Until Date (AUD) after the Elimination of Duration of Status (D/S) policy takes effect on 9/15/2026. Don’t miss this important webinar to understand how these changes will impact you moving forward.

RSVP via the event posting in our events calendar: bit.ly/BIOevents

BIO's Fall 2026 Need-Based Financial Aid Applications Open Today! We offer limited, need-based financial aid to internat...
08/26/2026

BIO's Fall 2026 Need-Based Financial Aid Applications Open Today! We offer limited, need-based financial aid to international students. The following opportunities are available:
- International Undergraduate Tuition & Fee Grants
- International Undergraduate Need & Merit-Based Scholarships (Fall only)
- International Graduate Tuition & Fee Grants
- International Graduate Parent Grants

International students who have been in their current non-immigrant status for over two semesters, who have experienced an unexpected and drastic change in their financial situation, who have eligible tuition and fees debt in the current semester, and who meet all other criteria are eligible to apply.

For more information and full eligibility criteria, see BIO's financial aid web page: https://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/students/aid

Applications are open now and will close September 13, 2026 at 11:59 pm PST.

A huge shout out to our incredible and hardworking Orientation Leaders who gave it their all to welcome and support new ...
08/25/2026

A huge shout out to our incredible and hardworking Orientation Leaders who gave it their all to welcome and support new international students on campus. You all ROCK!

A huge, warm welcome to our incoming international student cohort! It was so wonderful to see your faces on campus, begi...
08/25/2026

A huge, warm welcome to our incoming international student cohort! It was so wonderful to see your faces on campus, beginning your journey here at Cal. Welcome, welcome, welcome! ☀️

Join BIO on a walking tour of Gourmet Ghetto in North Berkeley! Explore food options, the picturesque neighborhood, and ...
08/25/2026

Join BIO on a walking tour of Gourmet Ghetto in North Berkeley! Explore food options, the picturesque neighborhood, and visit the Original Peets Coffee! Meet in front of BIO downtown (2150 Shattuck Ave) on September 1st, 4 - 6:00 p.m.

RSVP via the event posting in our events calendar: bit.ly/BIOevents

This tour is the first round of BIO’s ten-part walking challenge. Complete 3 out of 10 walking tours to win a prize from the International Office! If you complete 6 of these walking tours, you will be entered into drawings for additional giveaways.

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2150 Shattuck Avenue, Suite 500
Berkeley, CA
94704

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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+15106422818

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