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New Graduate Student Orientation

August 24 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

All New Graduate Students! Sign up to join here: New Grad Student Virtual Orientation 2026

Welcome to graduate studies at UWM! To help you get off to a strong start, the Graduate School invites all new grad students to attend the New Graduate Student Orientation, held virtually on Monday, August 24, 2025 from 1:00–4:00 p.m. This session is a great opportunity to learn about key resources, services, and support systems designed to help you succeed throughout your academic journey. All incoming graduate students for the 2026–27 academic year are strongly encouraged to attend, in addition to any program-specific orientations.

We look forward to welcoming you and supporting you every step of the way. Be sure to register by noon on August 24 to receive your link to the event. Registration required. New Grad Student Virtual Orientation 2026

The agenda is as follows:

  • 1:00 – 1:15 pm: Main Presentation – Welcome to Graduate School
    • Welcome – Chancellor
    • Welcome – Interim Provost
    • Welcome – Dean of the Graduate School, Bryan Porter
  • 1:15-1:45 pm: Keys to Success & Graduate Assistants AND What are Fellowships and Assistantships?
    • Victoria Moerchen, Associate Dean
  • 1:45 – 2:25 pm: Campus Resources
    • Lori Bokowy, M.Ed., CHES, Emotional Health Promotion Coordinator
    • Chia Youyee Vang, Vice Chancellor for Division of Community Empowerment and Institutional Inclusivity
    • Andrew Snitka, Dean of Students
    • Michael Doylen, Associate Vice Provost and Library Director
    • Amanda Kienow, UWM Center for Student Experience and Talent (SET) Outreach and Communications Coordinator
    • Benjamin Schneider, UWM Ombuds
  • 2:30 – 3:00 pm: Alumni/Current Grad Student Panel
  • 3:00 – 3:30 pm: Technology Q&As
  • 3:30 – 4:00 pm: Financial Aid Q&As

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