Fall 2013 Orientation

Wednesday, August 21, 2013 – Main Ballroom, K-State Student Union

Graduate students new to K-State in the Summer 2013 and Fall 2013 should plan to attend the “Graduate Student Orientation & Welcome” on August 21, 2013. 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 Friday, August 16, 2013. Please complete the online registration form below for Fall 2013 orientation.

Graduate School Orientation Schedule

8:00-8:30 a.m.

Check In

Outside Main Ballroom, 2nd Floor, K-State Student Union

8:30-9:45 a.m.

 

Welcome and Overview of Graduate School

  • Welcome and Introductions
  • Special Presentation – “What Do I Need to Know to be Successful”

9:45-10:30 a.m.

Student Services & Activities Fair

2nd Floor, K-State Student Union

10:30-11:30 a.m.

 

 

Being a Graduate Student

  • Graduate Student Council Presentation
  • Panel and Dialogue with Current K-State Graduate Students

Noon-1:30 p.m.

Lunch

South side of Fairchild Hall

 

1:30-2:00 p.m.
2:00-3:00 p.m.

Afternoon Sessions for NEW and CONTINUING Graduate Students

  • Using Word to Write Your Electronic Thesis, Dissertation, or Report
  • Payroll and Health Insurance Options for GTA/GRA/GAs

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/.

Registration Form

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