Graduate Student Orientation

Graduate Student Orientation is held before every fall and spring semester. Graduate students are required to join us for the upcoming orientation to be held (unless enrolled in online programs):

USciences campus
600 S. 43rd St., Philadelphia, PA

Graduate Student Orientation offers you an opportunity to visit and familiarize yourself with USciences campus, faculty and staff. Please feel free to download a campus map with driving directions.

At Orientation, you will:

• Receive your Student ID card
• Meet your program director, faculty, and fellow students
• Register for classes
• Activate your USciences email and network accounts
• Learn how to access WebAdvisor (the student information system), Blackboard (the course management system), and remote Library resources

Online registration  When registering, please select an RSVP option even if you cannot attend Orientation.

Spring Semester Orientation

• Monday, January 8th, 2018 (International Students Only)
• Tuesday, January 9th, 2018 (All MS, PhD, and Certificate students)

Fall Semester Orientation

• Monday, August 20th, 2018 (International Students Only)
• Tuesday, August 21st, 2018 (All MS, PhD, and Certificate students)

Tentative Schedule

January 8, 2018 - (International Students Only)

This is a mandatory meeting for new international students.

1:00–2:30pm	International Student Welcome Meeting (for international students only)
2:30–3:00pm	Student IDs are taken
3:00–4:00pm	Meet with current international graduate students

January 9, 2018 - All MS, PhD, and Certificate students

On-line students are welcome to attend, but are not required to do so.

5:00–5:30pm	Welcome and Check-in
5:30–7:00pm	Student Resource Fair University IDs Meet with Program Directors and Course Selection Setting Up Email Accounts Obtaining Network Access and Course Registration