Kansas State University

Fall 2013 Orientation

Wednesday, August 21, 2013 – LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED

Graduate students new to K-State in Summer 2013 and Fall 2013 should plan to attend the “Orientation Session for ALL NEW Graduate Students” on August 21, 2013. New and continuing graduate students who will be completing a thesis, dissertation, or report as part of their degree program or who will be employed as a GTA, GRA, or GA for the first time in Fall 2013 should attend the appropriate afternoon session(s).

**Advance registration is requested.**

Students planning to attend any orientation sessions should register by Monday, August 19, 2013. A link to the online registration form will be available here in late spring/early summer 2013.

Graduate School Orientation – TENTATIVE Schedule (session times will be posted in late spring/early summer 2013)

Check in and Student Services and Activities Fair

Orientation Session for ALL NEW Graduate Students Welcome and Overview of Graduate School Support Services for Graduate Students Being a Graduate Student (Graduate Student Council and advice from current graduate students)

Sessions for New and Continuing Graduate Students Using Word to Write Your Electronic Thesis, Dissertation, or Report GTA/GRA/GA Roles and Responsibilities, Payroll, and Health Insurance

Orientation for Specific Programs. Many K-State graduate programs have orientation sessions for their new graduate students, particularly those involved with teaching and research responsibilities. You should contact your program before arrival on campus about any required meetings or orientation sessions.

International Student and Scholar Services New Student Orientation. Please visit the ISSS website for information about orientation sessions for international graduate students new to K-State.

English Proficiency Tests. More information is available on the website for the English Language Program at http://www.ksu.edu/elp/.

Orientation for Specific Programs. Many K-State graduate programs have orientation sessions for their new graduate students, particularly those involved with teaching and research responsibilities. You should contact your program before arrival on campus about any required meetings or orientation sessions.