Spring Graduate Student Welcome and Orientation

International Student Orientation

^{(organized by International Student and Scholar Services)}
January 13
8:00 am, 105 Umberger Hall

Hosted by International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), all new international students are required to attend an in-person orientation session on January 13. 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 15
In-person offering
9:30 - 11:30 am
Cottonwood Room, K-State Student Union
(View the K-State Student Union on a campus map)
Virtual offering
3:00 - 4:45 pm, CST

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 16
9:00 - 11:00 am
498 Bluemont Hall
(View Bluemont Hall on a campus map)
Coffee and donuts will be provided

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 Ashley Schiffer (schiffer@ksu.edu), GTA for the Teaching and Learning Center.

"Getting Started in Grad" Webinar Series

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

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