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Belong at Berkeley Webinars for Newly Admitted Students

Belong at Berkeley is a series of over 15 live streamed and on demand webinars taking place February 23 -27. You’ll have the opportunity to:
  • Ask questions and get the information you need to make your decision
  • Meet and learn from current diverse students
  • Learn about housing options and navigating the Bay Area
  • Gain insights about financial aid and funding
  • Discover essential and unique campus services
  • Get excited about creating your future learning community

Please complete the following two-step process to register.

Step 1: Tell us about yourself

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Step 2: Register for each session(s) you want to attend.

  • Explore the schedule of sessions via the list below.
  • All webinars will be online via zoom, at varying times from February 23 - 27.
  • Each webinar will be 1-hour.
  • Recordings for most sessions will be shared if you’re unable to attend. 
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FAQs

I'm interested in attending. What are the next steps? 
  • Explore the sessions offered and sign up for each session separately.
  • Add more sessions to your schedule at any time.
  • Tune in Live! Don’t forget to add your schedule to your personal calendar.

Are we going to watch sessions? Will there be a link?
Yes! After you register and customize your schedule, your confirmation email will include a unique link to your schedule. Your schedule will contain links to each session, and you can watch the live session by clicking “Access Webinar.” Then, click “Connect.” 

Please make sure you have an active Zoom account to watch the webinars.

How do I create a free Zoom account?
To sign up for your own free account, visit zoom.us/signup and enter your email address. You will receive an email from Zoom (no-reply@zoom.us). In this email, click Activate Account.

You can sign in to your Zoom account on the web at any time, at zoom.us/signin. Once you’re logged in, use the panel on the left side to navigate the Zoom web portal. You can update your profile, schedule a meeting, edit your settings, and more.

How do I add more sessions to my schedule? 
From your "schedule" link in your confirmation email, click on the “Add sessions” button to add to your schedule. Once you’ve added sessions, click on the “My Schedule” button to see your updated schedule.

Are the webinars live or recorded? 
Most sessions will be live, in Pacific Standard Time (PST), so please mark your calendars. Recordings will be shared following most events.

Can I add a session after it has started?
No, you will not be able to add a session once the start time has passed. Instead, we recommend that you sign up for all sessions you are interested in beforehand.

I can no longer attend a session. How do I cancel my RSVP? 
From your schedule link, please click “Cancel Registration” for the session you are no longer able to attend. 

Who do I contact for disability accommodations?
We are planning to provide live captioning and American Sign Language interpretation for all our webinar sessions. For other disability-related accommodations, please email grad.diversity@berkeley.edu with as much advance notice as possible and at least 7-10 days in advance of the event.