UC Berkeley’s New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO) is an additional orientation designed to supplement orientations that are held by your department, school, or program. NGSO takes place in August consisting of a series of virtual workshops, and in-person events. We’re partner with offices and organizations all over campus (for example: the libraries, Basic Needs Center, University Health Services, the Office for Graduate Diversity) to help provide information to ease your transition into graduate school, introduce you to campus services and opportunities to get involved, and help you get connected with graduate student communities. NGSO Recordings2023 NGSO is over, but session recordings are now available to watch online. Dates and registration for 2024 NGSO events will be posted soon. Watch nowGetting Started at BerkeleyWe’ve created a list of a few essential tasks to get you started. Getting StartedOther events for new graduate students Teaching Conference for First-Time GSI’s– August 22 & 23 Office for Graduate Diversity Welcome – TBD Grad-stravaganza – September 4