UC Berkeley Journalism | Fall 2025 Open House: Class Visit WeekMonday, October 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM until Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 7:00 PMPacific Daylight Time UTC -07:00Map and DirectionsNorth Gate Hall121 North Gate HallBerkeley, CA 94720United StatesWelcome to UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism Fall 2025 Open House Series of Events! Location: Class visits will take place in person at our J-School campus, while information sessions will also be available virtually for those unable to join us onsite. Experience what it’s like to be a student at UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism! From Monday through Thursday, October 27-30, prospective students are invited to immerse themselves in our vibrant community. Sit in on classes, visit the Investigative Reporting Program, and connect with current students, faculty, and alums. Come see what makes Berkeley Journalism unique—and discover if our program is the right fit for you! (* Indicates a required field)* First Name* Last Name* Email Address Feel free to register for all the classes and events that interest you, but please be mindful of any potential scheduling conflicts, as some events may overlap. Note: You’ll have the chance to join J-School tours led by our student ambassadors throughout the week—it’s a great way to hear directly from current students. If you’d also like to explore the wider UC Berkeley campus, Visitor Services offers larger tours daily from 9:30–11:00am and 12:30–2:00pm (advance registration on your own is required). When you check in, we’ll share maps of the J-School and campus, plus our favorite nearby spots for coffee, lunch, and dinner to help you make the most of your visit! *Please note that all courses listed below are only available for in-person attendance.Class Visits & Fall 2025 ScheduleMondayIf you plan to visit on Monday, which classes are you interested in attending?If you plan to visit on Monday, which classes are you interested in attending?J213 Visual Storytelling: Advanced Documentary Projects (2nd year class, Production) / 10:00 am - 12:00 pm / Instructor: Ken LightJ262 Narrative Fundamentals (1st year class, Seminar) / 2:00 - 5:00 pm / Instructor: Elena ConisJ210 Intro to Photojournalism (1st year class, Production) / 3:00 - 5:00 pm / Instructor: Ken LightTuesdayIf you plan to visit on Tuesday, which classes are you interested in attending?If you plan to visit on Tuesday, which classes are you interested in attending?J284 Documentary Production (2nd year class, Seminar) / 9:00 am - 1:00 pm / Instructor: Jennifer RedfearnJ267 Race, Resistance, and Incarceration (2nd year class, Methods) / 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm / Instructor: Bill DrummondJ242 Long-form Storytelling Profiles (2nd year class, Seminar) / 2:00 - 5:00 pm / Instructor: Jennifer KahnJ298 The Trump Revolution in Foreign Affairs (2nd year class) / 2:00 - 5:00 pm / Instructor: Mark DannerJ275 Intro to Audio (1st year class, Production) / 3:00 - 4:30 pm / Instructor: Shereen Marisol MerajiWednesdayIf you plan to visit on Wednesday, which classes are you interested in attending?If you plan to visit on Wednesday, which classes are you interested in attending?J221 Intro to Data Visualization (2nd year class, Methods) / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / Instructor: Jennifer LaFleurJ211 Reporting the News (1st year class, Production) / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / Section 1: Instructor: Sarah RavaniJ211 Reporting the News (1st year class, Production) / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / Section 2: Instructor: Nick RomeoJ211 Reporting the News (1st year class, Production) / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / Section 3: Instructor: Christine SchiavoJ211 Reporting the News (1st year class, Production) / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / Section 4: Instructor: Lisa ArmstrongJ211 Reporting the News (1st year class, Production) / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / Section 5: Instructor: Queena KimJ298 American Keystones & their Stories (Seminar) / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / Instructor: Jason Spingarn-Koff, Arthur MiddletonJ255 Journalism Ethics in the Field (1st year class, Seminar) / 2:00 - 5:00 pm / Instructor: Jennifer LaFleurJ216 Multimedia Master’s Project Workshop (2nd year class, Seminar) / 2:00 - 4:00 pm / Instructor: Jeremy Rue, John HardenJ298 Berkeley Changemaker: Creating New Models for Journalism (Seminar) / 2:00 - 5:00 pm / Instructor: Lisa ArmstrongJ231 Advanced Business Journalism (2nd year class, Seminar) / 6:00 - 9:00 pm / Instructor: Nick RomeoThursdayIf you plan to visit on Thursday, which classes are you interested in attending?If you plan to visit on Thursday, which classes are you interested in attending?J298 Cinema and Sound (2nd year class, Methods) / 8:30 - 11:30 am / Instructor: Jennifer RedfearnJ215 Intro to Multimedia Storytelling (1st year class, Production) / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / Instructor: Jeremy RueJ226 Science Reporting (2nd year class, Seminar) / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm / Instructor: Elena ConisJ282 Intro to Documentary (1st year class, Production) / 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm / Instructor: Jason Spingarn-KoffJ298 Developing Your Blockbuster Investigative Story (2nd year class, Seminar) / 2:00 - 4:00 pm / Instructor: David BarstowAdditional EventsMonday through ThursdayWhich events are you interested and able to attend? Which events are you interested and able to attend? Admissions & Funding Info Session (IN PERSON & ONLINE) / Delve deeper into the application and funding opportunitiesStudent Panel (IN PERSON & ONLINE) / Meet current Y1 & Y2 students in the Master of Journalism programAulm Panel (IN PERSON & ONLINE) / Meet Berkeley Journalism alums and discover where they are nowInfo Session Covering Tracks of Study: Featuring Faculty Panel (IN PERSON & ONLINE) / Hear from our faculty about the five specialization tracks in our two-year Master of Journalism programNorth Gate Lunch Talk with Dean Michael Bolden (IN PERSON ONLY)Bay Admissions Mixer (IN PERSON ONLY) / Mingle with current students, faculty, and alums in our J-School courtyard!Additional InfoIs there anything else you would like to share with us?Submit