Orientation

ORIENTATION & WELCOME EVENTS FOR NEW GRADUATE STUDENTS

Summer 2025 Virtual Orientation

Date & Time: Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 4:00 – 6:00pm
Location: Zoom
Event Description: After a welcome message from the Graduate School Dean, you’ll hear all about services offered by the Thomas L. Reynolds Center for Graduate Life and Learning and other campus support. Then, from 5:00-6:00, you can hop between convenient breakout sessions to get all your questions answered.


    Fall 2025 Virtual Orientation

    Date & Time: Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 4:00 – 6:00pm (EST)
    Location: Zoom
    Event Description: After a welcome message from the Graduate School Dean, you’ll hear all about services offered by the Thomas L. Reynolds Center for Graduate Life and Learning and other campus support. Then, from 5:00-6:00, you can hop between convenient breakout sessions to get all your questions answered.


    Fall 2025 New Doctoral Student Orientation

    Date & Time: Friday, August 15, 2025, from 9:00 – 12:30pm (EST)
    Location: Harris Alumni Center
    Event Description: Enjoy a relaxing and informative Friday morning with your fellow doctoral students and Graduate School staff in the Harris Alumni Center. Get the lay of the land, learn about what to expect in the coming weeks and months, and start making friends!


    Fall 2025 New Grad Student Welcome Reception

    Date & Time: Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 9:00 – 12:30pm (EST)
    Location: Hauser Alumni Pavillion
    Event Description: The perfect introduction for newcomers, our Welcome Reception provides an opportunity to explore the wealth of resources around campus! Meet fellow grad students, grad school staff, and other campus staff that are here to support you. Expect food, drinks, free giveaways, and music!