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Join us for a virtual webinar and online orientation training modules to get to know resources on and off-campus available to you as a University of Rochester graduate student. There will be one live webinar session (described below), and others have been recorded and uploaded to Blackboard.

Welcome to the University of Rochester! Learn about orientation, onboarding, and how to get started as a UR graduate student - Q&A LIVE Session

Wednesday, December 11, 2024
10:00-11:00 a.m. (Eastern)
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Join the Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA) staff team, to welcome you and help you get started on your path to graduate school at the University of Rochester! We’ll be providing important information on what to prepare for and expect over the prior to arrival, including required and optional programs, events, and onboarding tips. There will be an overview of graduate orientation and ways to begin connecting to your new campus community. Current students will join us as well so feel free to bring your questions! Register online to receive login information.

Login to Blackboard around December to complete mandatory modules including Academic Honesty training. Take some time to review the rest of the optional, yet important information on ways to get connected with campus resources and the greater Rochester community.

When you login to Blackboard look for “AS&E Graduate Student Orientation Spring 2025” on the left side under the “organizations” section.

In order to access Blackboard you first need to activate your NetID and set up your University of Rochester email address. Please view the Incoming Student Checklist to view additional tasks you need to complete in preparation for joining the University of Rochester community.

We invite you to attend the following in-person interactive events below once you arrive to campus as part of Graduate Student Spring Welcome. Keep in mind, your new department may also have orientation related programming planned in addition to what’s listed below.

Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) Training (Required for some students, by invite only)

Thursday, January 16, 2025
9 a.m.-4 p.m. (In-Person, Locations communicated via email)

You will receive further information via email if your department requires you to attend. New GTAs will learn more about their roles and responsibilities in this full-day training. Lunch will be provided for training attendees.

Graduate Student River Campus Tour (HIGHLY encouraged for all to attend)

Friday, January 17, 2025
11 a.m.-12 p.m. (In-person meet at the entrance lobby of Lattimore Hall off of the Eastman Quad)

Join current graduate students and the GEPA staff for an informal tour of the University campus. Get to know building locations of important campus resources, the best study spaces, dining locations, how to navigate the tunnels, and more! To join the tour, please meet at the front entrance of Lattimore Hall (on the Eastman Quad) promptly at the start time. Printed River campus maps will be available for pickup at the tours or download a map. Please register online by 1/8/25.

Welcome Check In and Graduate Student Lunch Social (HIGHLY encouraged for all to attend)

Friday, January 17, 2025
12-1 p.m. (In-person)

Join our dean and assistant dean and GEPA staff for a welcome greeting and informal lunch social hour to learn some important info and tips from current graduate students from A&S and Hajim to help you get started on your journey here at UR! All students who attend will receive a FREE welcome gift of UR swag gear! FREE lunch will also be provided. Please register online by 1/8/25.

The International Services Office (ISO) will host a virtual orientation as a supplement to their online pre-arrival orientation. This programming is designed to provide essential information on maintaining your valid F-1 or J-1 nonimmigrant status while in the United States, as well as other important details about life at the University and in Rochester.

Dependents: F-2 and J-2 dependents are welcome to attend the scheduled ISO Orientation meeting. Spouses are advised to review the dependent information we have online and reach out to ISO for any clarification or advising: questions@iso.rochester.edu.

Please visit the International Student Orientation Program page for additional details as they become available.