College Orientations

Chemistry Orientation, College of, for New Undergraduates: August 24, 10:10AM until Noon, 100 Lewis, chemistry.berkeley.edu, 643-0550.

Engineering New Student Orientation: August 24, 9AM until 3PM, Wheeler Auditorium, coe.berkeley.edu/events/new-student-orientation-2009.ics, 643-7828.

Environmental Design New Undergraduate Information Session: August 25, 3PM until 4PM, and August 26, 2:30PM until 3:30PM, 104 Wurster, ced.berkeley.edu, 642-4942.

Environmental Design Ice Cream Social: August 26, Noon until 2PM, Wurster Courtyard and Second Floor Lobby, ced.berkeley.edu, 642-4942.

Letters & Science Mini-Orientation for Freshmen: August 24, 10AM until 11AM and 11AM until Noon, Begin orientation at ls-orientation.berkeley.edu/intro.html; if more questions exist, stop by the Q&A session, 344 Campbell, ls-yourway.berkeley.edu, 642-1483.

Letters & Science Mini-Orientation for Transfers: August 24, 11AM until Noon, Begin orientation at ls-orientation.berkeley.edu/intro.html; if more questions exist, stop by the Q&A session, 344 Campbell, ls-yourway.berkeley.edu, 642-1483.

Letters & Science Schedule Tips & Strategies: Small workshops for all students who have questions about their schedule, 102 Campbell, ls-advise.berkeley.edu, 642-1483. (August 24 at 10AM, 11:30AM, and 2:30PM, August 25 at 10:30AM, 1:30PM, and 3PM, August 26 at 11:30AM, 1PM, 2:30PM, August 27 at 10:30AM, Noon, and 3PM, August 28 at 10AM, 1PM, and 2:30PM, August 31 at 10:30AM, Noon, and 3PM, September 1 at 10AM, 1PM, and 2:30PM, September 2 at Noon, 1:30PM, and 3PM, September 3 at 10AM, 11:30AM, and 2:30PM, and September 4 at 10:30AM, 1:30PM, and 3PM.)

Letters & Science Exploring Majors at Cal: For frosh, sophomores, and undecided juniors who have questions about choosing a major, 102 Campbell, ls-advise.berkeley.edu, 642-1483. (August 24 at 1PM, August 25 at Noon, August 26 at 10AM, August 27 at 1:30PM, August 28 at 11:30AM, August 31 at 1:30PM, September 1 at 11:30AM, September 2 at 10:30AM, September 3 at 1PM, and September 4 at Noon.)

Natural Resources Welcome Day Program: August 24, 9:30AM until 1PM, and 1PM until 3PM, CNR welcomes incoming freshmen and junior transfers for fall 2009, 159 Mulford, http://nature.berkeley.edu/ blogs/newsline/2009/08/cnr_welcome_day_august_24.php, 642-0542.

Major Orientations

Asian Studies Major Welcome Event: September 9, 4PM until 6PM, Info session about major, EAP info session on Asia programs, and pizza party social, 223 Moses conference room, ieas.berkeley.edu/gas, 642-0333.

Earth and Planetary Science Orientation and Reception: August 25, 4PM until 5PM, 325 McCone, eps.berkeley.edu, 643-4068.

History Department Welcome and Orientation: August 24, 1PM until 3PM, 3335 Dwinelle, history.berkeley.edu, 642-1971.

Interdisciplinary Studies Field Major Welcome: August 25, 11AM until Noon, Meet other students and have a cup o' joe, 344 Campbell, ls.berkeley.edu/ugis/isf, 643-7691.

Latin American Studies M.A. Orientation: August 20, 4PM until 6PM, Center for Latin American Studies, 2334 Bowditch St., 643-4156.

Math Major Orientation: September 2, 4:30PM until 5:30PM, Hear from faculty, meet advisers and student group representatives, and enjoy refreshments, 1015 Evans, 643-9292.

Music Orientation and Placement Exam (required for music major courses): August 25, 9AM in 125 Morrison, music.berkeley.edu/musplacproc.html.

Physical Sciences Launch Day: August 24, 11AM until 7PM, Welcome and orientation for new freshmen, 375 LeConte, swps.berkeley.edu/LaunchDay09, 643-2921.

Physical Sciences Launch Day Second Stage: August 24, 11AM until 7PM, Welcome and orientation for transfer students, 175 LeConte, swps.berkeley.edu/LaunchDay09, 643-2921.

Political Science Major Orientation for Freshmen: August 25, 11AM until Noon, Information about new requirements for students interested in the Political Science major, 126 Barrows, polisci.berkeley.edu, 642-6323.

Psychology Major Orientation for New and Continuing Students: August 25, 4PM until 5:30PM, Come learn about major requirements and research opportunities, 145 Dwinelle, psychology.berkeley.edu, 643-8114.

Undergraduate Orientations

Caltopia 2009: August 23 and 24, 10AM until 4PM, A festival of fun, music, food, and free stuff, 2301 Bancroft Way, Recreational Sports Facility, caltopia.berkeley.edu.

Chancellor's Reception for New Undergraduates: August 24 and 25, 4:30PM until 6PM, Chancellor's Garden, University House, Invitation required (it will be emailed to all new undergraduates), attire is business casual. August 24 reception is for Unit 2, Clark Kerr, Foothill, Bowles, Stern, and off-campus residents; August 25 is for Units 1 and 3, International House, and Channing/Bowditch residents, urel.berkeley.edu/newstudents.

Convocation: August 24, 3PM until 4:15PM, All new freshman, transfer, and extension students are invited to hear from the Chancellor and the ASUC President, and enjoy an ice cream social, Memorial Glade, 642-4970.

FPF (Extension Fall Program for Freshmen) Informal Open House: August 24, 10AM until Noon, ABSW Campus, 2515 Hillegass Ave., extension.berkeley.edu/fpf, 643-0379.

Getting Your Bearings Orientations: August 25, 7:30AM until 3:30PM, For new students who have not attended CalSO, Registration required, $45, calso.berkeley.edu.

The Student Learning Center “Bears” All/Open House: August 25, 9:30AM until 3:30PM, César Chávez, slc.berkeley.edu, 643-6090.

Undergraduate Research: Getting Started (Workshop A): August 25 at 10AM and 1PM, and August 26 at Noon at 1 LeConte; August 27 at 2PM, August 28 at 4PM, and August 31 at 1:15PM at 344 Campbell. All sessions are one hour, 643-5374.

Calapalooza: August 27, 5:30PM until 9PM, A student activity fair extravaganza. Carnival food (Including meat and vegan hot dogs!) will be served to all new undergraduates living in the residence halls; bring your Cal 1 Card (your photo ID). Meal tickets for nonresidents can be purchased, Upper and Lower Sproul Plaza. Check the website for a list of groups and performances, welcome.berkeley.edu/cala.html, 642-4970.

Graduate Student Orientations

Latin American Studies M.A. Orientation: August 20, 4PM until 6PM, Center for Latin American Studies, 2334 Bowditch Street, 643-4156.

New Graduate Student Orientation: August 24, 12:30PM until 5PM, MLK Student Union, ga.berkeley.edu, 642-2876.

Dean's Reception for New Graduate Students: August 24, 5PM until 7PM, Pauley Ballroom, MLK Student Union, grad.berkeley.edu/welcome, 643-7413.

New Graduate Minority Student Orientation: August 25, 11AM until 4PM, This event provides programming, services, resources, and networking opportunities and is wheelchair accessible, Tilden Room, MLK Student Union, ga@berkeley.edu, 642-2175.

Welcome Reception Honoring American Indian, Alaska Native, and Pacific Islander Graduate Students: September 2, 5PM until 7PM, Heller Lounge in MLK Student Union, grad.berkeley.edu/aigp, 642-3228.

Reception Honoring Graduate Diversity: September 3, 5PM until 7PM, All graduate students welcome, Campus Alumni House, grad.berkeley.edu/diversity, 643-6010.

African American Orientations

Black Student Orientation: August 24, 4PM until 6:30PM, César Chávez Atrium, nzingha@berkeley.edu, 643-0442.

Student Group Day: September 4, 4PM until 8PM, A forum for different student groups to introduce themselves to new students on campus and a performance by those groups, Lower Sproul, 642-0442.

American Indian Student Orientations
Welcome Reception Honoring American Indian and Alaska Native Graduate Students: September 2, 5PM until 7PM, Heller Lounge in MLK Student Union, grad.berkeley.edu/aigp, 642-3228.
Chicana/Latino Student Orientations

Parent/Familia Orientation: August 23, 1PM until 3PM, Parents and accepted students are welcomed, and questions will be answered. Snacks provided, and it is bilingual, Multicultural Center, 642-1802.

Commuter Students

Fall Commuter Student Kickoff: August 26, 11:30AM until 1PM, Learn about campus services, enjoy free lunch and Cal giveaways; RSVP required for lunch, Heller Lounge, MLK Student Union, facebook.com/event.php?eid=110946723476, 643-9179.

Disabled Student Orientations

Disabled Students' Program Orientation for New Students: August 24, 11AM until 1PM, Cheney Lounge, Unit 1, 642-0518.

International Student Orientations

International Undergraduate Student Ice Cream Social: August 19, 5PM until 7PM, International House Auditorium, internationaloffice.berkeley.edu, 642-2818.

International Student Check-In Meetings: Attend one. August 24 and 25 (11AM, 1:30PM, 3PM and 5PM), All new, transfer, EAP, and readmitted international students are required to attend a Check-In Meeting, I-House, internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/students/New/checkinfall.php, 642-2818.

Queer Student Orientations

Queer a la Mode: August 27, 9PM until 11PM, Welcoming the Cal LGBTQ communities with ice cream, queer student groups, prizes, entertainment and open mic, Unit 3 All Purpose Room (2400 Durant Ave), geneq.berkeley.edu, 909/723-7716.

Religious Affiliation

Acts2Fellowship (Christian): Frisbee & Pizza: August 24, 5PM until 8PM, Memorial Glade. Smoothie Social: August 24, 7PM until 10PM, YWCA 2nd floor, 2600 Bancroft Way. Frisbee & Boba: August 25, 8PM until 10PM, Memorial Glade. New Student Welcome Night: August 26, 7PM until 10PM, free Korean BBQ, Pauley Ballroom, 414-7268. Ultimate Pizza: August 27, 10PM until 1AM, free pizza and ultiamte Frisbee, Memorial Glade. acts2fellowship.org, 818/621-7313.

Berkeley Hillel (Jewish): Open House: August 23, 11AM until 4PM, Hillel. Picnic: August 24, Noon until 3:30PM, Memorial Glade. Sundaes: August 24, 8PM until 10PM, Hillel. Coffee Hour: August 25, Noon until 4PM, meet at Hillel each hour for a tour, free coffee, or fro-yo. BBQ: August 26, 6PM until 7PM, meet at Clark Kerr, Hillside Circle, or any Unit courtyard at 5:30PM to walk over with us. First Year Dinner: August 27, 6PM until 7PM, Hillel. Shabbat Service: August 28, 6PM until 7PM, meet at Clark Kerr, Hillside Circle, or any Unit courtyard at 5:30PM to walk over with us. Hillel, 2736 Bancroft Way, berkeleyhillel.org, 845-7933 ext.12.

Celebration of Worship (Christian): August 30 and September 6, 10AM until 11AM, Trinity United Methodist Church worship and lunch with campus pastor, Trinity Chapel, 2362 Bancroft Way, wesleyberkeley@gmail.com, 549-1244.

Christians on Campus Welcome Meeting: August 26, 6PM until 8PM, GPB lawn, christiansoncampus.berkeley.edu, 714/261-5719.

InterVarsity Cal Christian Fellowship: Fun in the Sun: August 24, 2PM until 5PM, Games on Memorial Glade. Midnight Madness: August 27, 9:30PM until Midnight, Late-night soccer, basketball, games, and free snacks, Hearst Gym. New Student Reception: August 28, 7PM until 9PM, games, music, student stories, drama, teaching from the bible, free food, all faiths welcome, 155 Dwinelle. Kickball & Churros: August 28, 10PM until Midnight, Lower Sproul. ivccf.org, 316-2702.

Jesus in Berkeley?: August 26, 7:30PM until 10PM, See what following Jesus at Cal might be like for you, Wheeler Auditorium, jesusinberkeley.com, 818/726-9034.

Kairos Fellowship (Christian): Sundaes on Monday: August 24, 6:30PM until 8PM, YWCA 1st floor, 2600 Bancroft Way. Boba & Board Games: 9PM until 1AM, YWCA 1st floor, 2600 Bancroft Way. Kairos Karnival: August 25, 6:30PM until 8PM, carnival food, games, prizes, Maxwell Field. New Student Welcome Night: August 26, 7PM until 10PM, free Korean BBQ, Pauley Ballroom, 414-7268. kairosfellowship.org, 818/621-7313.

Koinonia (Christian Fellowship & Korean Bible Study): Frisbee & Food: August 24, 7PM until 10PM, VLSB lawn. Ultimate Pizza: August 25, 6PM until 9PM, free pizza and ultimate Frisbee, VLSB lawn. Kakigori Night: August 25, 7PM until 10 PM, games and shaved ice, YWCA 2nd floor, 2600 Bancroft Way. Night Market: August 25, 7PM until 9PM, free Asian food, Barrows Courtyard. New Student Welcome Night: August 27, 7PM until 10PM, free Korean BBQ, Pauley Ballroom. koinonia.net/berkeley, 818/621-7313.

Muslim Student Association: Free Ramadan Iftar Café Trip: August 24, 7:30PM until 9PM, A representative from the Muslim Student Association will lead a trip from each of the five residence hall units; all students welcome. Meet in the courtyard of your residential unit, wadec@berkeley.edu, 643-8873.

Progressive Students of Faith (Christian): Spirit Practices: August 25, 5:30PM until 6:30PM, skills and techniques to strengthen and sustain the spirits of ordinary and extraordinary people, Tilden Room, 5th floor MLK Student Union. BBQ & Lawn Games: August 28, 6PM until 8PM, 2345 Cahnning Way. lifesjournez.com, 549-1244.

Transfer, Re-entry, and Student Parent Orientations

Letters & Science Mini-Orientation for Transfers: August 24, 11AM until Noon, Begin orientation at ls-orientation.berkeley.edu/intro.html; if more questions exist, stop by the Q&A session, 344 Campbell, ls-yourway.berkeley.edu, 642-1483.

Physical Sciences Launch Day Second Stage: August 24, 11AM until 7PM, Welcome and orientation for transfer students, 175 LeConte, swps.berkeley.edu/LaunchDay09, 643-2921.

TRSP* Transfer Advising Resources/Getting Started: August 24, 11:30AM until 1PM and August 25, 1PM until 2:30PM, Clarification of advising resources: major, college, student service units, and the services they offer, 100 César Chávez, trsp@berkeley.edu, 642-4257.

TRSP* Open House/Welcome Connection: August 24 and 25, Noon until 1PM, 100 César Chávez, trsp@berkeley.edu, 642-4257.

TRSP* Navigating Library Services: August 24 and 25, 3PM until 4:30PM, Introduction to libraries and services on campus, 100 César Chávez, trsp@berkeley.edu, 642-4257.

Mastering Research at the University/Transitional Strategies for Transfer Students: August 25, 11:10AM until 11:55AM and 1:50PM until 2:35PM, 113 César Chávez, slc.berkeley.edu, 643-6090.

*Transfer, Re-entry, and Student Parent