NGSO Virtual Make-up Sessions

Topic

Graduate Division Announcements, NGSO

Date

June 4, 2025

Written By

Graduate Division, Graduate Student Life

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UC Berkeley’s New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO) will take place in-person on August 26 and virtually on August 29.

On Tuesday, August 26, NGSO will take place in person with workshops, lunch and a resource fair held in Dwinelle Hall and Plaza from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Check out the agenda and register.

On Friday, August 29, select virtual make-up sessions will be held via Zoom (activate your Berkeley Zoom account to register) from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. P.S.T. Explore the schedule and register for individual sessions below.

Session Time Session Title
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. The Graduate Assembly: UC Berkeley’s Graduate Student Government
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Connecting to Professional Development and Career Exploration Resources
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The University Library: Your Partner in Research and Teaching
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Getting the Mentoring You Need
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Cultivating a Respectful Graduate Community
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Establishing Residency for Tuition Purposes
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Funding your Education
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. You Belong Here: UndocuGrads Community Welcome
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Getting Ready for Berkeley: A Guide to Financial Planning
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Overview of Office for Graduate Diversity
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Basic Needs Center Overview
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Academic and Professional Writing
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. University Health Services and Student Health Insurance Plan Overview
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. What the Tech?! Navigating Campus Tech Resources at Cal