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Some graduate programs have orientation sessions for their graduate students and others do not.

The following is a non-inclusive list of programs that have indicated to the Graduate School that they do have orientation sessions. If your program is listed here and you have not yet received information about the orientation session, contact your program.

If your program does not have an orientation session, plan to be on campus at least one week before school starts so you can make an advising appointment with a faculty member in your program. The week before school starts is final registration. You will have time during that week to meet a faculty member for academic advising and register for classes.

Workshop for New Teaching Assistants

If you are student teaching in the Fall 2025 and/or Spring 2026 semesters you will receiving an email with information for an online orientation course to your student email so watch for that!

Graduate School Orientation Week Events

Grad School Meet & Greet

Meet the Grad School Staff and Student Support Services! Light snacks, refreshments, and Grad School swag available. Student Support Services in attendance will be as follows:

• ELCS
• ODE
• Curry Health Center - Counseling Center
• Writing Center

Monday, August 18th, 11AM-1PM - The Oval, outside of the Davidson Honors College (DHC)

Walk & Talk with the Deans

Graduate-centered campus tour and Q&A session with the Graduate Deans. Light refreshments available before and after each walk in the Graduate School main office. RSPV required.

First Session with Paul Lukacs; Tuesday, August 19th, 10-11AM - Meet at the Graduate School, Davidson Honors College (DHC) 002 (Basement Level)

Paul Lukacs is the Senior Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies & Faculty Research Fellow - Research Administration. He has a background in Wildlife Biology and has a heavy focus on research within the Graduate School. See more about Paul's work, education, and publications here.

Second Session with Ke Wu; Thursday, August 21st, 10-11AM - Meet at the Graduate School, Davidson Honors College (DHC) 002 (Basement Level)

Ke Wu is the Associate Dean of the Graduate School. She has a background in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, and Counseling Psychology. See more about Ke's work, education, and publications here.

International Graduate Student Welcome BBQ

Co-hosted by the Graduate School and Global Engagement, open to all current and incoming international graduate students and their dependents. .

Wednesday, August 20th, 3-5PM - Bonner Park

New Graduate Student Orientation Schedule