Events

UC Berkeley I School faculty and staff host several online and in-person events throughout the year. These informal events offer you the opportunity to learn more about our programs, discover what makes the UC Berkeley School of Information unique, and ask any questions you may have.
Online Events

To register, choose an upcoming session below:
Admission Events
DATE	EVENT	TIME
Wednesday, January 20	MICS Application Strategy Overview	12:00 p.m. PT / 3:00 p.m. ET
Thursday, January 21	MIDS Application Strategy Overview	12:00 p.m. PT / 3:00 p.m. ET
All you need to attend an online event is a computer that is connected to the Internet.

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