New Graduate Student Orientation

Monday August 25th through Friday August 29th 2008

Welcome New Students! Every year we hold a mandatory week-long orientation session for incoming students. During this week we will introduce all students to the department and familiarize everyone with the PhD program requirements and department expectations. Additionally, we will provide essential safety information and teaching assistant training and evaluation.

2008 Orientation/Teaching Training schedule <pdf>

You might also be interested in some of the orientation events sponsored by the University. Please see the Graduate Student Center website for information and a listing of events.

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