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new_students_read_this [2019/05/06 17:45] – [Step 2: Upon Arrival in Berkeley] krolewski | new_students_read_this [2020/08/12 20:22] – kelbadry | ||
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====Step 1: After You Accept Berkeley' | ====Step 1: After You Accept Berkeley' | ||
- | * Look over the [[http:// | + | * Look over the [[https:// |
* If you are in the process of graduating, arrange to have an " | * If you are in the process of graduating, arrange to have an " | ||
* Arrange your financial support for your first year. If you have a non-Berkeley fellowship, make sure the [[abanayat@astro.berkeley.edu|Student Affairs Officer (Amber)]] knows about it. Most new students act as teaching assistants (GSIs); if you do nothing you will probably be assigned to be one. | * Arrange your financial support for your first year. If you have a non-Berkeley fellowship, make sure the [[abanayat@astro.berkeley.edu|Student Affairs Officer (Amber)]] knows about it. Most new students act as teaching assistants (GSIs); if you do nothing you will probably be assigned to be one. | ||
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====Step 3: Upon Arrival at Campbell Hall (CH)==== | ====Step 3: Upon Arrival at Campbell Hall (CH)==== | ||
* You'll need to bring the following things to CH to [[get set up]]: | * You'll need to bring the following things to CH to [[get set up]]: | ||
- | * A photo ID to get your ID card. | + | * Bring your Cal ID so that your Campbell Hall building access can be tied to it (this takes a few weeks and you will be given a temporary |
* $20 in cash for key-card deposits | * $20 in cash for key-card deposits | ||
* $10 in cash for cubicle deposits | * $10 in cash for cubicle deposits | ||
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** Fall 2019 ** | ** Fall 2019 ** | ||
- | * Friday, 8/18: You need to arrive on campus by this day for residency purposes (for more information see the link above). | + | * Friday, 8/16: You need to arrive on campus by this day for residency purposes (for more information see the link above). |
- | * Wednesday, 8/21: Department Orientation and Respect is Part of Research workshop | + | * Wednesday, 8/21: Department Orientation and Respect is Part of Research workshop. This day will include a Q&A session about [[course enrollment guide|choosing courses]], both practicalities and broader considerations, |
- | * Friday, 8/23: University-wide orientation for all GSIs (graduate student instructors) Register [[http:// | + | * Friday, 8/23: University-wide orientation for all GSIs (graduate student instructors). Register [[http:// |
- | * Wednesday, August 21: First-year Orientation! A Q&A session about [[course enrollment guide|choosing courses]], both practicalities and broader considerations, | + | |
- | * Friday, August 17: A mandatory orientation for all first-time (domestic and international) GSIs. | + | |
* Monday, 8/26: Astronomy Teaching Bootcamp (Day 1) to help prepare you for your first classes. | * Monday, 8/26: Astronomy Teaching Bootcamp (Day 1) to help prepare you for your first classes. | ||
* Tuesday, 8/27: Astronomy Teaching Bootcamp (Day 2) to help prepare you for your first classes. | * Tuesday, 8/27: Astronomy Teaching Bootcamp (Day 2) to help prepare you for your first classes. | ||
* Wednesday, 8/28: Classes begin! | * Wednesday, 8/28: Classes begin! | ||
+ | * Friday, 8/30: The annual [[http:// | ||
You should also get acquainted with the normal schedule of [[talks in the department]]. | You should also get acquainted with the normal schedule of [[talks in the department]]. |