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* Look over the [[http:// | * Look over the [[http:// | ||
* 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 [[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 [[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. |
* 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 be required by the department 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 to establish California residency. | ||
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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. She or he will give you some useful information and start taking you around the department to the various staff members whom you'll need to talk to to get your key card activated, etc. If your plans for meeting your mentor fall though, go to the office of Dexter Stewart | + | * Find your mentor. She or he will give you some useful information and start taking you around the department to the various staff members whom you'll need to talk to to get your key card activated, etc. If your plans for meeting your mentor fall though, go to the office of Amber Banayat |
* 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 2018 ** | + | ** Fall 2019 ** |
- | * Mon., August 13: You must arrive on campus by this day for residency purposes. | + | * Friday, 8/18: You need to arrive on campus by this day for residency purposes |
- | * Wed., August 15 (Time TBD): First-year Orientation! A Q&A session about [[course enrollment guide|choosing courses]], both practicalities and broader considerations, | + | * Wednesday, 8/21: Department Orientation and Respect is Part of Research workshop |
- | * Wed., August 15 (Time TBD): Respect is Part of Research Workshop | + | * Friday, 8/23: University-wide orientation for all GSIs (graduate student instructors) Register [[http:// |
- | * Fri., August 17, 8:00 a.m. -- 4:00 p.m.: A mandatory orientation for all first-time (domestic and international) GSIs. Register [[http:// | + | * Wednesday, August 21: First-year Orientation! A Q&A session about [[course enrollment guide|choosing courses]], both practicalities and broader considerations, |
- | * Mon., August 20, 3:00 -- 5:00 p.m.: Astronomy Teaching Bootcamp (Day 1) to help prepare you for your first classes. | + | * Friday, August 17: A mandatory orientation for all first-time (domestic and international) GSIs. |
- | * Tue., August 21, 3:00 -- 5:00 p.m.: Astronomy Teaching Bootcamp (Day 2) to help prepare you for your first classes. | + | * Monday, 8/26: Astronomy Teaching Bootcamp (Day 1) to help prepare you for your first classes. |
- | * Wed., August 22: Classes begin. | + | * Tuesday, 8/27: Astronomy Teaching Bootcamp (Day 2) to help prepare you for your first classes. |
+ | * Wednesday, 8/28: Classes begin! | ||
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]]. |