How to Register
UC Berkeley’s New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO) will take place both virtually and in-person.
On August 19 & 20, virtual workshops will be held via Zoom (activate your Berkeley Zoom account to register (opens in a new tab)) each day from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. P.S.T. Explore the schedule below and register for each individual workshop that interests you.
On August 27, in-person NGSO will take place with workshops, lunch and a resource fair will be held in Dwinelle Hall and Plaza from 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Check out the agenda and register.
August 19: Virtual Day 1
| Session Time | Session Title & Registration Link |
|---|---|
| Session Time9:00a.m.-9:30a.m. | Session Title & Registration LinkWelcome to NGSO 2024! |
| Session Time9:30a.m.-10:30a.m. | Session Title & Registration LinkStudent Legal Services: How Can We Help? |
| Session Time9:30a.m.-10:30a.m. | Session Title & Registration LinkThe Graduate Assembly: UC Berkeley's Graduate Student Government |
| Session Time10:30a.m.-11:30a.m. | Session Title & Registration LinkCultivating a Respectful Graduate Community: Sexual violence and harassment prevention education for graduate and professional students |
| Session Time10:30a.m.-11:30a.m. | Session Title & Registration LinkA Primer to Conduct and Policies |
| Session Time11:30a.m.-12:30p.m. | Session Title & Registration LinkBasic Needs Center Overview |
| Session Time11:30a.m.-12:30p.m. | Session Title & Registration LinkGetting the Mentoring You Need |
| Session Time12:30p.m.-1:30p.m. | Session Title & Registration LinkThe University Library: Your Partner in Research and Teaching |
| Session Time12:30p.m.-1:30p.m. | Session Title & Registration LinkUndocumented Graduate Students Community Welcome and Orientation |
August 20: Virtual Day 2
| Session Time | Session Location & Registration Link |
|---|---|
| Session Time9:30a.m.-10:30a.m. | Session Location & Registration LinkAcademic & Professional Writing |
| Session Time9:30a.m.-10:30a.m. | Session Location & Registration LinkWhat the Tech?! Navigating Tech Resources at UC Berkeley |
| Session Time10:30a.m.-11:30a.m. | Session Location & Registration LinkConnecting to Professional Development and Career Exploration Resources |
| Session Time10:30a.m.-11:30a.m. | Session Location & Registration LinkInitiating Accommodations in Grad School |
| Session Time11:30a.m.-12:30p.m. | Session Location & Registration LinkCultivating a Respectful Graduate Community: Sexual violence and harassment prevention education for graduate and professional students |
| Session Time11:30a.m.-12:30p.m. | Session Location & Registration LinkGetting Ready for Berkeley: A Guide to Financial Planning |
| Session Time12:30p.m.-1:30p.m. | Session Location & Registration LinkPrimer to the Office for Graduate Diversity |
| Session Time12:30p.m.-1:30p.m. | Session Location & Registration LinkEstablishing Residency for Tuition Purposes |