New Graduate Student Orientation

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Step 1: Complete your New Graduate Student Orientation Online Module

To help you transition to graduate student life, we have put together an orientation module for all new graduate students. 

Fall 2026 New Graduate Student Orientation Module will be available in mid-June. 

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Step 2: Attend the Graduate School In-Person or Synchronous Orientation

Join Graduate School staff to seamlessly connect with other new graduate students, learn about resources, and immerse yourself in the vibrant UofL community. 

Select the right orientation:

• Incoming master's or doctoral students in-person academic program*
• Incoming master's or doctoral student in an online only academic program*

*Not required

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Step 3: Check In About Your Academic Program Orientation

Many academic programs will hold their own orientations, either a casual meeting with faculty member or a cohort-based orientation. If you haven't heard from your academic program by July 1 about an academic program orientation, we encourage you to reach out to your academic program director (or Director of Graduate Studies/DGS) to check in. 

In your academic program orientation, you'll learn more about the specific requirements and timeline of your academic program. 

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Step 4: Are You An International Student?

If you are an international student, the International Center requires that you attend their In-Person International Graduate Student Orientation as well. Here are the details for the Fall 2026 International Graduate Student Orientation:

Fall 2026 International Graduate Orientation
Wednesday, August 12
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (check-in starts at 8:30 a.m.)
Strickler Hall Auditorium