Spring 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!

Schedule

Select an item in the schedule for more details, including registration.

Getting Started webinars
Jan 12 - International student orientation
Jan 14 - Graduate School Welcome Session
Jan 15 - Orientation for Graduate Students with Teaching Responsibilities

International Student Orientation

(organized by International Student and Scholar Services)
January 12
Time and location to be announced

international student orientation

Hosted by International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), all new international students are required to attend an in-person orientation session on January 12. 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!

Graduate School Welcome Session

(organized by the Graduate School)
January 14
This session will be offered in-person and separatly in a virtual format.
Time and location are coming soon!

Session 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 -

Direct questions about this session to Dr. Megan Miller, Graduate School assistant director of student success, at mmmiller@ksu.edu.

Orientation for Graduate Students with Teaching Responsibilities

(organized by the Teaching and Learning Center)

January 15
Time and location to be announced

GTA orientation

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).

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.

"Getting Started in Grad" Webinar Series

(organized by the Graduate School)

Topics
Enrollment, Billing, and Making Payments
Preparing for Your Assistantship
Making Your Move to the U.S.

Access recordings and slides

Direct questions about these sessions to Dr. Megan Miller, Graduate School assistant director of student success, at mmmiller@ksu.edu.