Berkeley International Office

05/25/2026

Memorial Day (originally known as Decoration Day) is a federal holidays in the United States for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It is observed on the last Monday of May.

Berkeley International Office will be closed on Monday, 25 in observance of this holiday.

05/08/2026

We love working with CampusSIMs who provides premium wireless at $15/month with no US bank account or social security number required. Click the link in bio to activate eSIM with the Mint Mobile app, and get one month of free wireless service.

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05/07/2026

Exploring the world or going home once you're done with finals?
Make sure you have all the proper immigration documents with you by checking the list above. Good luck with your finals!
More info at bit.ly/BIO-TRAVEL

05/05/2026

The BIO International Peer Mentorship Program is OPEN!

This program gives you the opportunity to become a Peer Mentor to a small group of incoming international students.

If you are looking to gain leadership experience and give back to the international community, all while having a LOT of fun, then this is the program for you!

Apply by June 30: bit.ly/biopeermentor

04/29/2026

Join BIO's Assistant Director for Student Services for an update on current travel guidance and risks. Learn about what to expect when traveling abroad and re-entering the U.S. Topics include: current concerns & risks, when a visa stamp is needed(and when it is not), documents you need to travel and re-enter the US, documents needed to apply for a visa, the visa application process and timelines, security clearances, and travel to Canada and Mexico. A question and answer period will follow the presentation.

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

04/28/2026

Does your expected graduation date match your I-20/DS-2019 end date? Need more to finish up your studies? No Problem!

If you are not able to finish your degree program by the end date noted on your I-20 (F-1) or DS-2019 (J-1), you should request an extension of your program today! Not sure if you need a program extension? Check in with BIO! www.internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/contact-us

04/24/2026

Doesn't get much better than this! Thanks for coming out and joining us for BIO'S Picnic on the Glade on this beautiful sunny day ☀️

04/22/2026

Local Resource Highlight: Residence Inn
Head to Study Hall on the rooftop of the Residence Inn Berkeley for small bites, crafted cocktails, and rooftop views made for Cal nights.

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

04/21/2026

04/21/2026

April is Stress Awareness Month and on April 28th, CAPS, BIO, and RIO invite you to take a break from studying and engage in some self-care through self-expression!

In recognition of Stress Awareness Month, we invite you on April 28th to step away from studying and recharge through self-care and creative expression.

From 5:00-6:30PM in the Great Hall, you are invited to bring your friends or come solo for relaxed crafting time as we share resources to navigate stressful situations through opportunities to connect and create.

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