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!
NGSO is a 2-part experience. The first part is a Canvas course with online resources and videos to help you succeed in grad school. The second part is a meet and greet social event that you can attend in-person at the San Marcos or Round Rock campus.
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!
The Graduate College is hosting the NGSO: Meet & Greets on the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses for all graduate students who began their programs during spring and fall 2022.
- 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!
NGSO: Meet & Greet (Round Rock)
More details coming soon!
NGSO: Meet & Greet (San Marcos)
When: Wednesday, August 10, 2022
More details coming soon!
Dean's Welcome
Professional Development Opportunities
Graduate College Resources
Shop Talks Teaser
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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