Fall 2025 Graduate Student Welcome and Orientation
The Graduate School and other members of the K-State community are excited to welcome new graduate students to K-State! Join us for webinars in the summer to help you get ready, then attend welcome and orientation activities just before the start of the fall semester.
(organized by International Student and Scholar Services) August 18, 8:00am 105 Umberger Hall (view on campus map)
Hosted by International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), all new international students are required to attend an in-person orientation session on August 18. Additional workshops, a resource fair, and other activities will be held throughout the week to address needs of new international students and support a successful start to your K-State experience!
View slides and a recording of the sessionhttps://k-state.instructure.com/courses/100458/pages/getting-started-and-orientaiton-webinar-recordings-and-slides?module_item_id=5221550Y
Topics - Intro to the Graduate School: Who we are and how we support you - - What does it mean to be a graduate student? - - Making the most of your graduate experience - - Taking care of you to build a foundation for success -
August 21, 8:00am - 12:00pm 1073 Rathbone Hall (Paslay Auditorium) (view on campus map)
Graduate students who are beginning a GTA appointment or other role that involves teaching responsibilities are encouraged to attend this session, which will address GTA expectations presented by Dr. Don Saucier, Faculty Associate Director of the TLC, and support for GTAs from the Teaching and Learning Center. The session will also include a panel discussion with current GTAs to help new GTAs be successful in this role.
This session is being hosted by the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC). Please direct questions to Janvi Aggarwal (janvi@ksu.edu), GTA for the Teaching and Learning Center.
(organized by Office of Recruitment and Admissions)
August 21 - 24
All new K-State students are invited to attend social events, learn K-State traditions, and build a strong foundation to have a successful kickoff to your K-State experience!
We recommend the following events for new graduate students:
Anderson Lawn K-State Kickoff - Aug 21, 7pm, register to attend Academic Resources Fair - Aug 22, 1:30pm, 181 Hale Library Late Night at the Union - Aug 22, 7pm Wildcat Irish Gameday Bash - Aug 23, 11am, Union, register to attend Pancake Feed - Aug 23, 9pm, Memorial Stadium
View the full schedulehttps://www.k-state.edu/admissions/undergrad/manhattan/enroll/orientation/orientation-components/kickoff.htmlY
As a new or returning student, Week of Welcome is designed to provide you with opportunities, resources, and events to ensure your success at K-State. We hope you will take the time to participate in the wide array of events and activities.
Check out the full schedule of activitieshttps://wow.k-state.edu/Y
Are you coming to K-State from outside the U.S.? In this session, we share guidance on how to prepare for this major move and make it as smooth as possible. You will also learn about to do tasks before you travel and upon your arrival to K-State.
Preparing for Your Assistantship
If you will be employed in an assistantship (graduate assistant, graduate teaching assistant, or graduate research assistant), we strongly encourage you to attend this session for guidance on a successful start to this role. We will also cover information on payroll and other benefits.
Enrollment, Billing, and Making Payments
This session will guide you through the process of enrolling in classes and will provide an overview of tuition and fees billing and payment processes. This session is highly recommended if you are brand new to K-State.
View slides and webinar recordingshttps://k-state.instructure.com/courses/100458/pages/getting-started-and-orientaiton-webinar-recordings-and-slides?module_item_id=5221550Y