The start of the fall semester is always bustling with activity. We have a number of orientation programs happening for new graduate students, and we look forward to seeing you there.
ISSS New International Graduate Student Orientation (2 sessions offered) - All new international students are required to check-in at ISSS
August 17-18, August 21-23
Session Schedules and Presentations: http://isss.illinois.edu/students/incoming/orientation/grad_orientation.html
Registration is encouraged: https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/521786.
Orientation for new TA's
New Teaching Assistants must attend CITL’s pre-semester TA training, unless their department offers its own training on substantively similar topics. The best time for a new TA to attend is just before their teaching responsibilities begin, so they can immediately start to apply what they learn. TAs without classroom duties, such as graders, may instead attend the shorter Grading Symposium. TAs should contact their department regarding how to register for the programs.
Grad Academy
Monday, August 21, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 22, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Wednesday-Thursday, August 23-24, TAs return for Microteaching at a time of their choosing
Grading Symposium
Tuesday, August 22, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
International TAs attend additional sessions, lasting until 4 p.m.
MechSE Master of Engineering Orientation (for new MEngME students)
Thursday, August 24
Deere Pavilion, Mechanical Engineering Laboratory
Breakfast available at 9:00 a.m., presentation will start at 9:30 a.m.
Engineering GradFest
Thursday, August 24, 3:00-6:30 p.m.
Check-in at Foellinger Auditorium prior to 3pm. Events take place at Lincoln Hall, Foellinger, and Engineering Quad.
MechSE MS and PHD Orientation
Friday, August 25
Deere Pavilion, Mechanical Engineering Laboratory
Presentation will start at 9:30 a.m.
MechSE GraMS Lunch for New Students
Friday, August 25
Following the MS and PHD Orientation
Details to be announced.
Welcome Reception for New Graduate Students
Monday, August 28, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Illini Union, Illini Rooms A, B, and C and South Lounge
Graduate Assistant Employee Orientation for TAs, RAs, GAs, and PGAs (two offerings)
Thursday, September 7, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Illini Union, Room 404
Thuesday, September 12, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Illini Union, Room 314A