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new_students_read_this [2014/08/08 21:25] – [Step 4: The First Few Weeks] sedona | new_students_read_this [2022/06/24 23:59] (current) – [Step 4: The First Few Weeks] kcpatra45 | ||
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====Step 1: After You Accept Berkeley' | ====Step 1: After You Accept Berkeley' | ||
- | * Read the [[http://www.grad.berkeley.edu/ | + | * Look over the [[https:// |
- | * If you are in the process of graduating, arrange to have an " | + | * If you recently graduated and have not already done so, arrange to have an " |
- | * Arrange your financial support for your first year. If you have a non-Berkeley fellowship, make sure the [[dexters@astro.berkeley.edu|Student Affairs Officer (Dexter)]] knows about it. Most new students act as teaching assistants (GSIs); if you do nothing you will probably be assigned to be one. Have a look at the [[http:// | + | * Arrange your financial support for your first year. If you have a non-Berkeley fellowship, make sure the [[yasasha@astro.berkeley.edu|Student Affairs Officer (Yasasha)]] knows about it. Most new students act as teaching assistants (GSIs); if you do nothing you will probably be assigned to be one. |
* Find a place to live in the Berkeley area. The page on [[housing]] has all of the gory details -- see the " | * Find a place to live in the Berkeley area. The page on [[housing]] has all of the gory details -- see the " | ||
- | * If you are a US citizen or permanent resident but are new to California, you will want to establish California residency. | + | * If you are a US citizen or permanent resident but are new to California, you will be required by the department |
====Step 2: Upon Arrival in Berkeley==== | ====Step 2: Upon Arrival in Berkeley==== | ||
* Keep airplane receipts or other such documents that establish when you first entered the state. They should go into some kind of file of residency-related documents that you will accumulate over the year. | * Keep airplane receipts or other such documents that establish when you first entered the state. They should go into some kind of file of residency-related documents that you will accumulate over the year. | ||
- | * Get yourself a map or print [[http:// | + | * Get yourself a map or print [[http:// |
- | * You should stay in touch with your mentor and let him or her know when you intend to show up to HFA for the first time (this can certainly be later than when you arrive in Berkeley). You and your mentor should work out plans for meeting. | + | * You should stay in touch with your mentor and let him or her know when you intend to show up to CH for the first time (this can certainly be later than when you arrive in Berkeley). You and your mentor should work out plans for meeting. |
- | ====Step 3: Upon Arrival at Hearst Field Annex (HFA)==== | + | ====Step 3: Upon Arrival at Campbell Hall (CH)==== |
- | * You'll need to bring the following things to HFA 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 |
- | * $10 in cash for key-card deposits | + | * $20 in cash for key-card |
+ | * $10 in cash for cubicle | ||
* A passport (expired is OK) or green card to prove your eligibility for employment. If you don't have these, various combinations of other documents are allowed. See the last page of [[http:// | * A passport (expired is OK) or green card to prove your eligibility for employment. If you don't have these, various combinations of other documents are allowed. See the last page of [[http:// | ||
* A voided, blank check for attaching to your Electronic Funds Transfer setup form. You can also set up EFT online [[https:// | * A voided, blank check for attaching to your Electronic Funds Transfer setup form. You can also set up EFT online [[https:// | ||
* Make sure you know your CalNet ID and password! | * Make sure you know your CalNet ID and password! | ||
- | * Find your mentor. | + | * Find your mentor. |
* As a new student, there are a bunch of administrative things that you need to take care of at some point. Your mentor can help you work on them over the rest of the day, or you can put them off and do whatever else you want to instead. It's up to you. Your mentor will be happy to help you get settled in whatever way you deem best. | * As a new student, there are a bunch of administrative things that you need to take care of at some point. Your mentor can help you work on them over the rest of the day, or you can put them off and do whatever else you want to instead. It's up to you. Your mentor will be happy to help you get settled in whatever way you deem best. | ||
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There will be several activities over the first few weeks, some required, some not. Many university-wide ones are listed [[http:// | There will be several activities over the first few weeks, some required, some not. Many university-wide ones are listed [[http:// | ||
- | ** Fall 2014 ** | + | ** Fall 2022 ** |
- | * Wed., August 20, 11:45 a.m. -- 3:30 p.m.: First-year Orientation! A Q&A session about [[course enrollment guide|choosing courses]], both practicalities and broader considerations, | + | |
- | * Thurs., August 21, 8:30 a.m. -- 3:00 p.m.: a mandatory | + | * Wednesday, 8/17: Department Orientation, 10-12 am. This will include a Q&A session about choosing courses, both practicalities and broader considerations, |
- | * Fri., August 22, 8:30 a.m. -- 3:30 p.m.: a mandatory orientation for all first-time (domestic and international) GSIs. | + | * Wednesday, 8/17: Respect is Part of Research workshop, time and location TBD. |
- | * Mon.-Tues., August 25-26???, 1:00 p.m. -- 3:00 p.m.: Astro 375 boot camp! Extreme learning | + | * Friday, 8/19: University-wide orientation for all GSIs (graduate student instructors). Register [[https://gsi.berkeley.edu/fall-conference-information/ |
- | * Thurs., August 28, Classes begin. | + | * Tuesday, 8/23: You need to arrive on campus by this day for residency purposes |
- | * September 5: first-year BBQ at Del Mar! | + | * Wednesday, 8/24: Classes begin! |
+ | * TBD: 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]]. | ||
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+ | =====Additional Resources===== | ||
+ | Here are some useful resources that you should probably look at. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [[http:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[http:// | ||
+ | * List of helpful wiki pages: (please update these as they get outdated) | ||
+ | * [[:new students read this|New Students Read This]] page | ||
+ | * [[:get set up|Getting Set Up]] page | ||
+ | * [[:talks in the department|Talks, | ||
+ | * [[:course enrollment guide|Course Enrollment Guide]] page |