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====Step 1: After You Accept Berkeley' | ====Step 1: After You Accept Berkeley' | ||
- | * Look over [[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. | + | * 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==== | ||
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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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* 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 2016 ** | + | ** Fall 2022 ** |
- | * Wed., August | + | |
- | * Wed., August | + | * Wednesday, 8/17: Department Orientation, 10-12 am. This will include a Q&A session about choosing courses, both practicalities and broader considerations, |
- | * Thurs., August 18, 8:30 a.m. -- 12:00 p.m.: a mandatory | + | * Wednesday, 8/17: Respect is Part of Research |
- | * Fri., August 19, 8:00 a.m. -- 4:00 p.m.: a mandatory orientation | + | * Friday, 8/19: University-wide orientation for all GSIs (graduate student instructors). Register [[https:// |
- | * Mon./Tues., August 22nd/23rd, 2:00pm -- 4:00p.m : teaching bootcamp run by Astronomy graduate students to help prepare you for your first classes. | + | * Tuesday, 8/23: You need to arrive on campus by this day for residency purposes |
- | * Wed., August 24: Classes begin. | + | * Wednesday, 8/24: Classes begin! |
+ | * TBD: The annual | ||
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 |