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Graduate Student Orientation

An orientation created for graduate students.

Each fall, the Graduate School presents an orientation designed specifically for new graduate students. This year's orientation was held in-person on Friday, August 19, 2022 in the Texas Union. 

Check out our pre-arrival page  and join our Graduate School Orientation Resources Canvas page to make sure you are ready for graduate school, orientation and classes.

Questions? Email gradschoolorientation@austin.utexas.edu

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Download the UT Orientation app (iPhone and Android) to create your own schedule or view it online.

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Congratulations on choosing UT Austin for your graduate education. Learn what you will be a part of starting this year.

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Welcome to UT Austin!

Welcome to the University of Texas at Austin. We are excited to meet you at orientation. Join our Canvas course to gain access to important information that will prepare you to be a graduate student and graduate school. You will have access to these resources for your entire time at UT Austin.

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