2026 A&S New Graduate Student Orientation

A&S New Student Orientation Schedule

Monday, August 17th

Check-In

Time: 8:30am - 9:20am
Location: Holmes Lounge

GradLunch

Time: 11:00am - 11:45pm
Location: Holmes Lounge

Welcome

Speakers: Andy Wiegert, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies, Joseph Jez, Vice Dean of Graduate Studies & Na’Nette Ashford, Director of Graduate Admissions

Time: 9:30am - 9:40am
Location: Holmes Lounge

Mentoring Your Way

Time: 11:50am - 12:40pm
Location: Holmes Lounge

GradWell

Time: 9:40am - 9:50am
Location: Holmes Lounge

Closing Remarks

Speakers: Feng Sheng Hu, Richard G. Engelsmann Dean of Arts & Sciences, and Dr. Lucille P.Markey Distinguished Professor

Time: 12:40am - 12:50am
Location: Holmes Lounge

GradChat: Life as an A&S Grad Student

Time: 9:50am - 10:50am
Location: Holmes Lounge

GradVenture Experience

Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Location: Danforth Campus

Thursday, August 20th

A&S GradFest: Welcoming Graduates and Families

Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Location: Edison Family Courtyard

Last Revised: 8/10/2026.

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Information for New Students

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