Kansas State University

Spring 2013 Graduate School Orientation

Wednesday, January 16, 2013 – Fiedler Auditorium, 1107 Fiedler Hall

All students beginning a graduate degree program in Spring 2013 should plan to attend the "General Orientation Sessions for ALL FIRST TIME Graduate Students" on January 16, 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 Spring 2013 should attend the appropriate afternoon session(s).

**Advance online registration is requested.** Students planning to attend any orientation sessions should register by Friday, January 11, 2013.  Click here to register.

 

Graduate School Orientation Schedule ORIENTATION FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS *NEW* TO K-STATE
8:30 am – 9:00 am	Check in
9:00 am – 12:20 pm     4:00 pm – 5:00 pm	Welcome and Overview of Graduate School Being a Graduate Student (Graduate Student Council and advice from current graduate students) Support Services Fair for graduate students new to K-State Using Word to Write Your Electronic Thesis, Dissertation, or Report
ORIENTATION FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS WHO *PREVIOUSLY ATTENDED KSTATE*
9:45 am – 10:00 am	Check in
10:10 am – 12:20 pm     4:00 pm – 5:00 pm	Being a Graduate Student (Graduate Student Council and advice from current graduate students) Survival Skills for Graduate Students Using Word to Write Your Electronic Thesis, Dissertation, or Report
SESSION FOR GTAs/GRAs/GAs
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm	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.