General Info about Berkeley

• Location & Facts
• Weather & Clothing
• Time & Daylight Savings
• Cost of Living
• Safety
• International Calls

Academic Matters

• Selecting Classes
• Workload, Summer School, Double Majors/Masters
• Registering for classes
• Getting into classes
• Taking classes Pass / Not Pass
• Clashing exam groups
• Telebears/Advisor code problems
• Transferring/advance credit

Administrative Matters

• Must I attend CalSO?
• Passport & VISA
• Medical Checkups & Health Insurance
• Social Security Number
• Driver License
• Pack List/Stuff to bring
• What to do upon arrival
• Banking

Electronics

• Power
• Handphones
• Laptops

Transport

• Buses
• Train (BART)
• Taxis
• Bayporter
• Getting around campus
• Renting cars

Housing

• Cal Housing
• Off Campus accomodation
• Temporary housing over breaks
• Accomodation for parents

Food, Shopping, and Entertainment

• Food
• Shopping
• Entertainment & Leisure Activities