PhD in Information Studies Student Orientation – Fall 2024
August 20 @ 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
We invite you to attend the SOIS PhD in Information Studies Orientation. This event will take place in-person and provide you with an opportunity to meet faculty, staff and advisors. You will have a chance to ask questions, network with current students, and learn more about being a PhD Student at UWM!
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
9:30am – 5:00pm CDT
TENTATIVE AGENDA
9:30am – Check-In
9:45am – Welcome & Introductions
10:00am – PhD Handbook Review & SOIS Admin Procedures
11:00am – SOIS Tour & Group Photos
11:30am – Lunch with Faculty, Staff & Current PhD Students
12:45pm – How to be a Successful Doctoral Student
1:45pm – Break
1:55pm – Graduate Degree Requirements & Procedures
2:05pm – Library Services
2:35pm – Break
2:45pm – Class
5:00pm – Dinner with current PhD Students