New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO) is an optional orientation designed to supplement orientations that are held by your department, school, or program. NGSO takes place virtually from August 16-23, 2022 from 1-4 p.m. consisting of a series of virtual workshops, and an in-person social event on August 23. We’re partnering with offices and organizations all over campus (for example: the libraries, Basic Needs Center, University Health Services, the Office for Graduate Diversity) to help provide information to ease your transition into graduate school, introduce you to campus services and opportunities to get involved, and help you get connected with graduate student communities. Get started nowOrientation isn’t until August, but we’ve created a list of a few essential tasks to get you started. When and WhereDates and times: August 16-23, 2022, from 1-4 p.m. PDT Location: Virtual workshops via via Zoom (activate your free Zoom account) We will have a series of virtual workshops throughout the week, with in-person community and social events concluding NGSO on August 23. RegistrationRegistration will be required. Session descriptions and registration links will be added as more information becomes available. Other events for new graduate students Grad-stravaganza – August 25 5 – 7 p.m. International Graduate Student Orientation – August 18 Teaching Conference for First-Time GSI’s – August 18 & 19 Welcome Week [Sponsored by GradFest](August 16 – 27) A series of welcome events and socials organized in collaboration with the LEAD Center, Graduate Assembly, and graduate student organizations!