New Graduate Student Orientation
Welcome to the graduate community at Texas State!
New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO) is designed to set you up for success by providing you with helpful information and resources to enhance your academic experience at Texas State!
Orientation is offered online through a Canvas course and resource videos, along with campus meet & greet social events. Please review the details below to access our orientation opportunities!
NGSO: Canvas
The Canvas course* is live! This course provides a variety of tools and information to help you succeed right from the start. This information is designed to help you get comfortable with:
- the culture and expectations of graduate school, including advice from graduate faculty
- the San Marcos and Round Rock area
- how to get started
- making connections; getting support when you need it and building community
*Please note NGSO: Canvas is a guiding resource; you will not receive academic course credit for completing the course.
Learn more about NGSO: Canvas!
NGSO: Canvas Teaser
How To Access NGSO: Canvas
Enroll in the course!
New Graduate Student Meet & Greet
The Graduate College is hosting New Graduate Student Meet & Greet on the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses for all spring 2021, summer 2021, and incoming fall 2021 graduate students in August. Please review the details below and register by August 3 if you would like to attend.
- Browse university-wide student resources at the support services showcase and get your questions answered by representatives.
- Meet new graduate students from programs across campus and the Deans and staff of The Graduate College.
- Enjoy games and snacks, and enter to win raffle prizes including a parking pass and other swag!
Per the university’s recommendation on July 26, face masks are recommended at these indoor events. For the most up-to-date university-wide information, visit the university's COVID-19 page.
New Graduate Student Meet & Greet: San Marcos
When: Wednesday, August 11 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: LBJ Student Center (LBJSC) Grand Ballroom
Who: Spring 2021, Summer 2021, and incoming Fall 2021 graduate students
Family members and friends are not permitted to attend this event.
Parking: With the exception of some pay-to-park garages, Texas State parking permits are required to park on campus and can only be purchased online. For this event, you may park in Matthews Street Garage using your permit:
- third level and above: purple or orange permit
- first two levels: red permit
If you do not purchase a permit, you may pay to park in the LBJ Student Center Garage.
New Graduate Student Meet & Greet: Round Rock
When: Wednesday, August 25 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Avery Building (AVRY), Second Floor Lobby
Who: Spring 2021, Summer 2021, and incoming Fall 2021 graduate students
Family members and friends are not permitted to attend this event.
Parking: Use your Texas State parking permit to park in any perimeter (purple) lot. Permits are required to park on campus and can only be purchased online.
If you have any questions, please review our Graduate Student Handbook or contact us at gradcollege@txstate.edu. We wish you the best as you embark on your graduate studies!
If you require accommodations due to a disability in order to participate, please contact the Office of Disability Services at 512.245.3451. We ask that you notify The Graduate College at 512.245.2281 at least 72 hours in advance of the event.
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