VSPA at UCB

Visiting Scholar Benefits and Privileges

An appointee in the VSPA program may confer with faculty members, and, without the payment of tuition, audit classes and participate in seminars with the consent of the instructor. Please note, however, this privilege does not apply to courses offered by Summer Sessions or University Extension. Affiliates should be aware that they cannot expect other units, especially libraries, to provide them with work space.

The following privileges are available to visiting scholars:

CALNET ID NUMBER: User and Account Services, 2195 Hearst Avenue, Room 111, 510.642.7355
http://uas.berkeley.edu

Visiting scholars should return to their departments and see the CalNet Deputy for the purpose of securing a CalNet ID number, which is needed to secure all other campus services.

E-MAIL: Information Systems and Technology, 2195 Hearst Avenue, 510.642.7355
https://calmail.berkeley.edu:10100/cgi-bin/eligibility.pl

Please follow the instructions on the above-referenced web site to obtain a CalMail account. E-mail accounts can be set up only after the CalNet ID number has been activated. After setting up an e-mail account, please report the e-mail address to vspa@berkeley.edu.

LIBRARY: Doe Library, Main Circulation Desk, Cards and Privileges: 510.642.6647
http://lib.berkeley.edu

Visiting scholars may secure library-borrowing privileges by presenting their VSPA identification card along with photograph identification at the circulation desk in the Main Library.

PARKING: Parking Office, 2150 Kittredge Street: General Information - 510.642.4283; Permit Issuance - 510.643.7701; fax - 510.642.9004
http://public-safety.berkeley.edu/p&t, prktrans@berkeley.edu

Visiting scholars are entitled to obtain a Fee Lot Permit for use in campus parking lots at the faculty/staff rate upon presentation of their VSPA identification card. All visiting scholars are eligible to purchase campus shuttle services. Visiting scholars who reside in the East Bay are eligible for significant discounts with the AC Transit bus system.

VISITING SCHOLAR HEALTH INSURANCE: University Health Services, 2222 Bancroft Way: 510.642.5700
http://www.uhs.berkeley.edu/vspd/index.shtml

All international visiting scholars who enter the United States with a non-immigrant visa and who intend to stay for one month or more, are required to have health insurance for themselves and their dependents. Information with regard to group health plans for international visiting scholars is available though University Health Services.

Domestic visiting scholars are not eligible for group health plans, however, referrals for independent coverage are available by calling the number above.

Informational meetings for are held every Tuesday morning at 10am at the Student Health Insurance Office located at Room 3200 of the Tang Center. For further information with regard to these informational meetings, please call the number listed above.

FOOTBALL TICKET DISCOUNTS: Intercollegiate Athletics, 2223 Fulton Street: 510.642.3277
http://calbears.fansonly.com

Visiting scholars may purchase up to two season tickets for Cal football games at the faculty/staff rate.

CAL REC CLUB MEMBERSHIP, RECREATIONAL SPORTS FACILITY: Cal Rec Club, 2301 Bancroft Way: 510.642.7796
http://calbears.berkeley.edu/calfacinfo

Visiting scholars with valid VPSA identification cards will receive discounted Cal Rec Club membership at the Recreational Sports Facility (RSF), Strawberry Canyon Recreation Area (SCRA), Golden Bear Recreation Center (GBRC), and Edwards Track. All of the following are available with membership: five outdoor swimming pools, strength training with Cybex machines and free weights, cardiovascular machines, aerobics and fitness classes, tennis, racquetball, squash, handball, basketball, volleyball, badminton, massage therapy and much more. Membership information is available at the RSF Cashier's Station, open seven days a week, with calendars and program information posted on the website.

HOUSING: Housing Office, 2610 Bowditch Street
http://www.housing.berkeley.edu

Cal Rentals - Visiting scholar appointees are eligible to use faculty/staff housing services for a fee (510.642.0706)

Family Housing - When no students are on the waiting list, Visiting scholars with children can get limited assignments (510.642.4109)

PLEASE NOTE: Use of VSPA affiliate titles for publicity purposes must be approved by the chairperson of the department or the director of ORU with which the scholar is affiliated.

		Visiting Scholar and Postdoc Affairs, UC Berkeley
		Visiting Scholar Benefits and Privileges An appointee in the VSPA program may confer with faculty members, and, without the payment of tuition, audit classes and participate in seminars with the consent of the instructor. Please note, however, this privilege does not apply to courses offered by Summer Sessions or University Extension. Affiliates should be aware that they cannot expect other units, especially libraries, to provide them with work space. The following privileges are available to visiting scholars: CALNET ID NUMBER: User and Account Services, 2195 Hearst Avenue, Room 111, 510.642.7355 http://uas.berkeley.edu Visiting scholars should return to their departments and see the CalNet Deputy for the purpose of securing a CalNet ID number, which is needed to secure all other campus services. E-MAIL: Information Systems and Technology, 2195 Hearst Avenue, 510.642.7355 https://calmail.berkeley.edu:10100/cgi-bin/eligibility.pl Please follow the instructions on the above-referenced web site to obtain a CalMail account. E-mail accounts can be set up only after the CalNet ID number has been activated. After setting up an e-mail account, please report the e-mail address to vspa@berkeley.edu. LIBRARY: Doe Library, Main Circulation Desk, Cards and Privileges: 510.642.6647 http://lib.berkeley.edu Visiting scholars may secure library-borrowing privileges by presenting their VSPA identification card along with photograph identification at the circulation desk in the Main Library. PARKING: Parking Office, 2150 Kittredge Street: General Information - 510.642.4283; Permit Issuance - 510.643.7701; fax - 510.642.9004 http://public-safety.berkeley.edu/p&t, prktrans@berkeley.edu Visiting scholars are entitled to obtain a Fee Lot Permit for use in campus parking lots at the faculty/staff rate upon presentation of their VSPA identification card. All visiting scholars are eligible to purchase campus shuttle services. Visiting scholars who reside in the East Bay are eligible for significant discounts with the AC Transit bus system. VISITING SCHOLAR HEALTH INSURANCE: University Health Services, 2222 Bancroft Way: 510.642.5700 http://www.uhs.berkeley.edu/vspd/index.shtml All international visiting scholars who enter the United States with a non-immigrant visa and who intend to stay for one month or more, are required to have health insurance for themselves and their dependents. Information with regard to group health plans for international visiting scholars is available though University Health Services. Domestic visiting scholars are not eligible for group health plans, however, referrals for independent coverage are available by calling the number above. Informational meetings for are held every Tuesday morning at 10am at the Student Health Insurance Office located at Room 3200 of the Tang Center. For further information with regard to these informational meetings, please call the number listed above. FOOTBALL TICKET DISCOUNTS: Intercollegiate Athletics, 2223 Fulton Street: 510.642.3277 http://calbears.fansonly.com Visiting scholars may purchase up to two season tickets for Cal football games at the faculty/staff rate. CAL REC CLUB MEMBERSHIP, RECREATIONAL SPORTS FACILITY: Cal Rec Club, 2301 Bancroft Way: 510.642.7796 http://calbears.berkeley.edu/calfacinfo Visiting scholars with valid VPSA identification cards will receive discounted Cal Rec Club membership at the Recreational Sports Facility (RSF), Strawberry Canyon Recreation Area (SCRA), Golden Bear Recreation Center (GBRC), and Edwards Track. All of the following are available with membership: five outdoor swimming pools, strength training with Cybex machines and free weights, cardiovascular machines, aerobics and fitness classes, tennis, racquetball, squash, handball, basketball, volleyball, badminton, massage therapy and much more. Membership information is available at the RSF Cashier's Station, open seven days a week, with calendars and program information posted on the website. HOUSING: Housing Office, 2610 Bowditch Street http://www.housing.berkeley.edu Cal Rentals - Visiting scholar appointees are eligible to use faculty/staff housing services for a fee (510.642.0706) Family Housing - When no students are on the waiting list, Visiting scholars with children can get limited assignments (510.642.4109) PLEASE NOTE: Use of VSPA affiliate titles for publicity purposes must be approved by the chairperson of the department or the director of ORU with which the scholar is affiliated.