Graduate Education Orientation 2025

*Grad School 101

This session provides an overview of the Office of Graduate Education, reviews key academic milestones, and introduces tools, strategies, and resources to succeed as a graduate student.

Graduate Faculty Panel Discussion

A discussion with graduate faculty on the advisor-student relationship and expectations. Hosted by Dr. Steph Bernell, dean of the Office of Graduate Education.

Grad Writing 101

This session provides a simple introduction to the many kinds of writing you will be doing as a graduate student. It also shares practical strategies for becoming a successful academic writer and describes special resources available to you like the Graduate Writing Center.

Approaches to Receiving Feedback

Receiving feedback, even when offered constructively, can be inherently challenging, often making us question our abilities and ‘fit’ for graduate studies. Yet, feedback from professors and mentors is essential to learning and growth, both academically and professionally. In this workshop, you’ll learn specific skills and approaches that will empower you to receive and respond to feedback to your greatest learning advantage.

Navigating Your New Home

Moving to a new place—whether across the country or across the world—brings excitement, opportunities, and challenges. This session is designed to help graduate students smoothly transition to their new home by addressing key aspects of settling in. Whether you're looking for the best grocery stores or ways to connect with others, this session provides practical strategies to help you feel comfortable and confident in your new surroundings.

*Resources and Strategies to Prepare for Post Graduate School Career Paths

Learn about the various resources available for OSU graduate students as you prepare for careers in academia, government, non-profits, and private industry. It's never too early to take the steps needed to successfully launch your career after graduation.

Graduate Student Panel Discussion

Embarking on graduate studies is a serious undertaking filled with successes and challenges. This panel discussion features current OSU graduate students who will talk candidly about their graduate experiences and what they have learned along the way. Panelists will share strategies for navigating the academic, professional, and financial transitions. Moderated by Jessica Beck, assistant dean of the Office of Graduate Education.

Approaches to Receiving Feedback

Receiving feedback, even when offered constructively, can be inherently challenging, often making us question our abilities and 'fit' for graduate studies. Yet, feedback from professors and mentors is essential to learning and growth, both academically and professionally. In this workshop, you'll learn specific skills and approaches that will empower you to receive and respond to feedback to your greatest learning advantage.

Graduate Faculty panel

A discussion with graduate faculty on the advisor-student relationship and expectations. Hosted by Dr. Steph Bernell, dean of the Office of Graduate Education.

Grad Writing 101

This session provides a simple introduction to the many kinds of writing you will be doing as a graduate student. It also shares practical strategies for becoming a successful academic writer and describes special resources available to you like the Graduate Writing Center.

*Grad Writing 101

This session provides a simple introduction to the many kinds of writing you will be doing as a graduate student. It also shares practical strategies for becoming a successful academic writer and describes special resource available to you like the Graduate Writing Center.

Resources and Strategies to Prepare for Post Graduate School Career Paths

Learn about the various resources available for OSU graduate students as you prepare for careers in academia, government, non-profits, and private industry. It’s never too early to take the steps needed to successfully launch your career after graduation.

Grad School 101

This session provides an overview of the Office of Graduate Education, reviews key academic milestones, and introduces tools, strategies, and resources to succeed as a graduate student.

Graduate Student Panel Discussion

Embarking on graduate studies is a serious undertaking filled with successes and challenges. This panel discussion features current OSU graduate students who will talk candidly about their graduate experiences and what they have learned along the way. Panelists will share strategies for navigating the academic, professional, and financial transitions. Moderated by Jessica Beck, assistant dean of the Office of Graduate Education.

International Student Panel Discussion

Pursuing graduate studies abroad presents both exciting opportunities and unique challenges. This panel discussion features current international graduate students who will share their experiences navigating academic and personal transitions. Panelists will provide valuable perspectives on adjusting to a new educational system, building professional networks, and fostering personal well-being while studying far from home.

New International Graduate Student Orientation

This is a mandatory session for all new international graduate students. During this session, the Office of International Services (OIS) will explain the important F1/J1 immigration regulations, review the immigration documents together and discuss the services provided by the Office of International Services.

International Student Mixer

Sponsored Student Orientation

A mandatory session only for sponsored students. Learn about your sponsorship requirements and the services from the OIS-sponsored student programs team.

Who is a Sponsored Student?

A student with a scholarship from an outside organization, usually a home government, embassy, or company. A Third-Party Billing agreement is established between OSU and the sponsoring agency. Sponsors provide their grantees with a financial guarantee letter specifying what educational costs they will cover. OSU invoices sponsors directly for these costs.