New Graduate Student Orientation
Welcome to the Cowboy Family!
Join the Graduate College for our optional New Graduate Student Orientation. Offered each August, this half-day event includes a current student panel and a breakout sessions where you choose what will be most helpful for you.
Arrive early to get your OSU Graduate College t-shirt!
This year's orientation will be on Thursday, August 13th, 2026.
Agendas
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Graduate College Overview & GPSGA
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: Starlight Terrace
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Current Graduate Student Panel
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Starlight Terrace
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Pistol Pete Visits
Time: 10:15 a.m.
Location: Starlight Terrace
Choose a different session at each time.
10:30 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. and 11:20 a.m.-12 p.m.
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Tips for a Successful First Semester
Time: 10:30 a.m. or 11:20 a.m.
Location: Exhibit 1 (413 Student Union)
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Bibliography Software
Time: 10:30 a.m. or 11:20 a.m.
Location: Case Study 2 (416 Student Union)
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International Students
Time: 10:30 a.m. or 11:20 a.m.
Location: Case Study 1 (408 Student Union)
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AI Use in Graduate School
Time: 10:30 a.m. or 11:20 a.m.
Location: Exhbit 2 (417 Student Union)
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Time: 12-2 p.m.
Location: Starlight Terrace