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

It's not too late to apply for OPT! If you're an F-1 student who is graduating this December and you want to work in the...
10/28/2026

It's not too late to apply for OPT! If you're an F-1 student who is graduating this December and you want to work in the U.S. afterwards, you should apply for OPT as soon as possible. Check out our tutorial to learn more--link in bio!

If you're looking for a new place to live for the Spring semester or beyond, consider Hillside Village! Hillside Village...
10/27/2026

If you're looking for a new place to live for the Spring semester or beyond, consider Hillside Village! Hillside Village offers studio and 1-3 bedroom apartments near University of California - Berkeley and all of the things that make the Berkeley community unique and lovable. You’re never far away from fun or your classes- We are at the center of it all.

Hillside Village wants you to have the best experience possible. With tons of great amenities and several modern and spacious floor plans to choose from, you’ll love calling us home. We take care of everything - from apartment essentials to entertainment and recreation. Our inclusive package helps simplify living and maximize convenience to make your life easy.

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This information is provided as a service and does not constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the Berkeley International Office.

Coming up in just a couple days, this general information workshop is for UC Berkeley international students and scholar...
10/27/2026

Coming up in just a couple days, this general information workshop is for UC Berkeley international students and scholars whose immigration status is J-1 and J-2 and who are subject to the two-year home country physical presence requirement. Not all J exchange visitors are subject to this requirement.

RSVP via link in bio!

Rockridge walking tour ended up at Lake Temescal. Follow your feet and they'll take you to good places! 👟
10/26/2026

Rockridge walking tour ended up at Lake Temescal. Follow your feet and they'll take you to good places! 👟

Join BIO at Willard Park for a fun pickup soccer game on Monday, November 2nd from 5 - 7 p.m. at Willard Park! No experi...
10/26/2026

Join BIO at Willard Park for a fun pickup soccer game on Monday, November 2nd from 5 - 7 p.m. at Willard Park! No experience required ⚽️RSVP now through the link in bio.

Join BIO for some holiday fun on Thursday, October 29 from 4-6 p.m. in ESH 544. We provide the pumpkins and the paint, y...
10/22/2026

Join BIO for some holiday fun on Thursday, October 29 from 4-6 p.m. in ESH 544. We provide the pumpkins and the paint, you provide the artistic vision! Looking forward to seeing you there. 🎃
RSVP via link in bio.

DATE CHANGE! Join BIO for a walking tour on Sunday, October 25 through Oakland’s Rockridge street to catch the Rockridge...
10/19/2026

DATE CHANGE! Join BIO for a walking tour on Sunday, October 25 through Oakland’s Rockridge street to catch the Rockridge Halloween parade! Meet at Rockridge BART station at 11:00 a.m.

RSVP via link in our bio.

This tour is the ninth round of BIO’s ten-part walking challenge.

BIO's Land's End walking tour ended in the most stunning sunset!Can't believe we are lucky enough to live in such a beau...
10/19/2026

BIO's Land's End walking tour ended in the most stunning sunset!
Can't believe we are lucky enough to live in such a beautiful place. While you're here at UC Berkeley, make sure you take time beyond your academics and explore all it has to offer! ☀️

Join us for a webinar on recent immigration updates for F/J international studetns on Friday, October 23 from 11 AM - 12...
10/16/2026

Join us for a webinar on recent immigration updates for F/J international studetns on Friday, October 23 from 11 AM - 12 PM. BIO will provide an overview of current immigration updates impacting F-1 and J-1 international students including new proposed regulations and current litigation. This updates session will cover: 1) The proposed OPT Fee rule, 2) the court case related to the Elimination of Duration of Status rule and 3) the court case related to recent CPT policy. The landscape is changing quickly, and we’ll use this time to go over what’s happening now and recommended next steps in navigating changes and uncertain times.

This webinar is intended for F-1 & J-1 EAP and degree-seeking students ONLY, NOT for Faculty/Staff. This webinar will be recorded and sent to those registered.

RSVP via the link in our bio.

If you are not joining for our Walking Tours, you are missing out!! Our Chinatown/North Beach Walking Tour ended up at t...
10/12/2026

If you are not joining for our Walking Tours, you are missing out!! Our Chinatown/North Beach Walking Tour ended up at the top of Coit Tower to check out an incredible viewing of Fleet Week demonstrations. Be sure to join us next time for more priceless memories.

Photo credit for final photo: Tristan Hottier

Address

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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