Graduate Student Orientation

Date: Tuesday, August 19th

Location: Via zoom (Meeting ID: 872 5680 3953)

Time: 10AM

Event Description:

Resources we will go over: 

  • GSSC mission, staff and faculty contact information
  • MS degree/course requirements and roadmaps
  • Advancement to Candidacy
  • Curriculum Practical Training (CPT) vs Optional Practical Training (OPT)
  • Graduate/thesis and writing resources 

ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ will learn what Graduate Student Success Center (GSSC) is and who we are. We will discuss program requirements and admissions. 

We will discuss the steps towards graduation:

  • Avoiding academic probation
  • Student degree plan
  • Advancement to candidacy
  • Thesis and comprehensive exam options

Lastly, we will discuss ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ's Graduate Center and other graduate resources. 

Also, we host a writing workshop for thesis students every semester. Once we have the details we will post it onto our Canvas page and promote it onto our COE website.