Graduate Student Orientation

Graduate Student Orientation is held prior to each fall and spring semester for students to visit and familiarize themselves with USciences campus, faculty and staff. Graduate students are required to join us for the upcoming Orientation (unless enrolled in online programs):

USciences Campus
Wilson Hall
600 S. 43rd St.
Philadelphia, PA
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

Registration has closed, but walk-ins are welcome.

 

Fall Semester Orientation

MS, PhD, and Certificate Students

Online students are welcome to attend, but are not required to do so.

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

• 4:00–5:00 pm  Optional Tour of Campus Offices
• 5:00–5:30 pm  Welcome and Check-in
• 5:30–7:00 pm  Student Resource Fair
• University IDs
• Meet with Program Directors and Course Selection
• Setting Up Email Accounts
• Obtaining Network Access and Course Registration

International Students

These students MUST attend both dates.

Monday, August 19. 2019

• 1:00–1:30 pm  Meet and greet new students
• 1:30–3:00 pm  Orientation presentation
• 3:00–4:00 pm  Campus tour

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

• 4:00–5:00 pm  Optional Tour of Campus Offices
• 5:00–5:30 pm  Welcome and Check-in
• 5:30–7:00 pm  Student Resource Fair
• University IDs
• Meet with Program Directors and Course Selection
• Setting Up Email Accounts
• Obtaining Network Access and Course Registration