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New Graduate Student Orientation (Virtual)

August 28, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

All New Graduate Students

The UWM Graduate School will host their New Graduate Student Orientation on Monday, August 28th, 2023. The event will be hosted virtually from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 12:00 p.m.

Orientation is designed to serve as a general overview of topics related to graduate student life at UWM.

The Graduate School’s orientation is different from any new graduate student orientation that may be offered by your academic program. Please check with your department for program-specific information.

Register HERE before 8:30am (CDT) on Monday, August 28 to receive your link to the event.

New Graduate Student Orientation Agenda

Time Presentation
9:00am – 9:15am Welcome & Keys to Success – Associate Dean of the Graduate School
9:15am – 9:45am Campus Resources

  • Lori Bokowy, M.Ed., CHES, Emotional Health Promotion Coordinator
  • Chia Youyee Vang, Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Adam Jussel, Dean of Students
  • Michael Doylen, Associate Vice Provost and Library Director
10:00am – 10:30am Alumni/current grad student panel – Shane Haensgen, Doctoral Retention Advisor (moderator)
10:30am – 11:00am Technology Q&As

  • Therese Bohn, IT Training & Outreach Manager (presenter)
  • Amanda Brickner, Technical Documentation and Online Training Analyst (Moderator)
11:00am – 11:15am What are Assistantships and Fellowships? – Erin C. Fox, Assistant Dean of the Graduate School (presenter)
11:15am – 11:45am Financial aid Q&As

Please check out our Graduate Resource page for all resources on campus that are here to support you during your graduate education experience! Graduate School and Campus Resources

Details

Date:
August 28, 2023
Time:
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Website:
https://uwm.edu/graduateschool/ngso/

Organizer

UWM Graduate School
Phone
414-229-6569
Email
gradschool@uwm.edu