This guide addresses common technology questions for platforms used at UC Berkeley during Summer Session as a student. Tips and Resources in this technology guide highlight what platform to use for accessing your courses, helpful online tips, and navigating systems and tools used at UC Berkeley. The Table of Contents is listed to your left; please click on the list icon to select the drop-down option for the page numbers and links.
Please read the UC Berkeley Honor Code site and Academic Integrity and Support page from the Berkeley International Office to cover a UC Berkeley student’s expectations during the summer term.
UC Berkeley Technology Platforms:
UC Berkeley provides numerous communication tools on the Google platform, including email (bMail), calendars (bCal), and collaboration tools such as bDrive, Box, CalShare, bCourses.
If you are without reliable home internet in the United States, explore these off-campus internet access resources to assist you in logging onto the internet.
bCourses:
Canvas is the learning management system used to deliver bCourses. To make sure your computer or phone will work with bCourses and other online options, use the Minimum Security Standards for Networked Computer Devices. These guide links will assist you in developing a comfort level with the various bCourses features you might use in your online course while at UCB Summer Sessions.
Zoom:
Zoom Updates/System Releases for the most up-to-date version of Zoom to use for security and meeting settings. For some helpful tips on communicating online with your professors, peers, and staff, review these links: Best Practices Net-etiquette to follow on Zoom Meetings. Here is the UC Berkeley Zoom Quick Guide and Zoom Support and Trainings. UC Berkeley Zoom Accessibility Considerations for those students who need assistance from Disabled Student Programs at UCB.
Other Helpful Technology Support Links at UC Berkeley:
- For CalNet inquiries, please email them directly at calnet@berkeley.edu. You may also visit their website for additional information.
- Cal Student Central is the destination for student university business related to financial aid, fees and billing, disbursements, registration, and enrollment.
- For the bCourses support email: bCourseshelp@berkeley.edu
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