Berkeley International Office

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

Join the Berkeley International Office (BIO) for an overview of the new processes for requesting an Extension of Stay af...
09/10/2026

Join the Berkeley International Office (BIO) for an overview of the new processes for requesting an Extension of Stay after the Elimination of Duration of Status (D/S) policy takes effect on 9/15/2026. This webinar will provide a general overview of your options to extend your stay including via travel or via the I-539 Extension of Stay form.

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

Submit your financial aid application to BIO by this coming Sunday (September). International students who have been in ...
09/09/2026

Submit your financial aid application to BIO by this coming Sunday (September). 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

Does it get better than this?? An incredible turnout for our SF golden gate walking tour on a picture perfect Bay Area d...
09/08/2026

Does it get better than this?? An incredible turnout for our SF golden gate walking tour on a picture perfect Bay Area day. Check out our event calendar to sign up for the next one! Let's keep on walking!

Happy Labor Day from the Berkeley International Office! This holiday celebrates the contributions and achievements of wo...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from the Berkeley International Office! This holiday celebrates the contributions and achievements of workers everywhere. It's a day to recognize the importance of fair labor practices, workers' rights, and the labor movement's impact on improving working conditions for all.

The Berkeley International Office will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of this holiday.

Roam the shoreline with BIO at Point Isabel, Richmond! There are beautiful views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin County...
09/05/2026

Roam the shoreline with BIO at Point Isabel, Richmond! There are beautiful views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin County and Brooks Island from this popular 23 acre park. A unique feature at Point Isabel is the special rules that allow dogs to be off-leash. Great if you love dogs! Meet at Pacific East Mall at 10:00 a.m.
RSVP via the event posting in our events calendar: bit.ly/BIOevents

This tour is the third 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.

Great turnout for our first peer mentor program meetup! Thank you all for showing up, being engaged, and having FUN! It'...
09/05/2026

Great turnout for our first peer mentor program meetup! Thank you all for showing up, being engaged, and having FUN! It's a great day to be a bear. ☀️ 🐻

As you start the semester, remember to maintain full-time enrollment to meet your F-1/J-1 student visa regulations.For u...
09/04/2026

As you start the semester, remember to maintain full-time enrollment to meet your F-1/J-1 student visa regulations.
For undergraduates, this is 12 units or more. For grads it's 12 units or the number of units required by the department for all graduate students in the program. A maximum of 1 course or 3 units of online coursework can count towards the full time requirement
Learn more: bit.ly/BIO_enrollment

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.

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