Our orientation resources, events, and programs will prepare you for success as a graduate student.
Fall 2023 Graduate Institute Orientation (GradIO)
In addition to the orientation that your individual program might hold (which you should attend), Graduate Education hosts several orientation sessions prior to the start of classes to introduce you to campuswide resources and policies. New students have two options to attend orientation:
Orientation Sessions
Attend a virtual or in person live orientation session. All sessions are identical and you only need to register for and attend one session.
| GradIO Session | Format | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Virtual | Tuesday, August 8 | 9 a.m. Eastern Time / UTC - 4 |
| Session 2 | Virtual | Thursday, August 10 | 2 p.m. Eastern Time / UTC - 4 |
| Session 3 | Virtual | Friday, August 11 | 10 a.m. Eastern Time / UTC - 4 |
| Session 4 | Virtual | Tuesday, August 15 | 11 a.m. Eastern Time / UTC - 4 |
| Session 5 | In-Person | Thursday, August 17 | 10 a.m. Eastern Time |
| Session 6 | In-Person | Thursday, August 17 | 2 p.m. Eastern Time |
| Session 7 | In-Person | Thursday, August 17 | 4 p.m. Eastern Time |
Asynchronous Virtual Orientation
Access an asynchronous virtual orientation via Canvas, Tech's learning management system. Admitted students will be given access to this site in August. Once available, log into Canvas and look for a course titled “Fall 2023: Graduate Institute Orientation (GradIO)”.
New Student Programs and Events
GradExpo
Every August we host the GradExpo resource fair to help new graduate students learn about campus services and student organizations.
GT6000
We also coordinate an extended orientation course each fall called "GT6000". If you're a new graduate student looking to meet other students from across campus, this program is perfect for you. Learn from an older graduate student about what it takes to be successful at Tech and get exposure to campus departments who are here to serve your needs.
Important Dates and Deadlines
| Name/Event | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Institute Orientation (GradIO) Registration Opens | Thursday, June 29 | 9 a.m. |
| First Day of Classes | Monday, August 21 | N/A |
| Course Registration Deadline | Friday, August 25 | 4:00 p.m. |
| Fee Payment Deadline | Monday, August 28 | 4:00 p.m. |
| Two-Factor Authentication Deadline | Monday, September 4 | N/A |
Welcome to Tech Videos
We've also created a series of Welcome to Tech videos to help you familiarize yourself with our office and all that Tech has to offer.
Office of Graduate Education
Learn more about the Office of Graduate Education's programs and services helping graduate students succeed at Tech. Review important topics to know as a Tech graduate student, including:
- Full-time student status
- Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training
- Theses and dissertations