Orientation and other annual events provide an opportunity to learn about the culture of graduate education, meet fellow graduate students, and collect information about campus and community services and resources.
Save the dates to make sure you don't miss out!
Graduate Student Orientation
Location: OGS Welcome webpage or https://canvas.unl.edu/courses/97621/
Contact: graduate@unl.edu
The Office of Graduate Studies has developed an online orientation course to help students navigate their graduate education at Nebraska. Designed as modules, the course contains 120 individual pages and over 200 links to resources, services, and information useful for students coming to campus for Fall or studying at a distance.
International Graduate Orientation
Date: August 19, 2024
Location: Louise Pound Auditorium
Contact: isso@unl.edu
Get more detailed information on how to navigate graduate school as an international graduate student during this event.
Orientation for New Teaching Assistants
Date: August 20, 2024
Time: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Nebraska Union Auditorium
Contact Person: Lisa Rohde at lrohde2@unl.edu
In addition to general sessions on policies and teaching resources, three main workshops for TAs focusing on the following topics will be available:
— Grading and Assessment
— Preparing Lesson Plans or Class Activities
— Understanding Students' Needs and Establishing Rapport
City Campus Graduate Welcome Resource Fair
Date: August 22, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Seaton Hall Quad
No registration required
Visit this event for freebies and helpful information on the resources and support available to help you throughout your graduate student experience.
East Campus Graduate Welcome Resource Fair
Date: September 5, 2024
Time: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: East Campus Union
No registration required