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Available at HuskyTech on the first floor of Miller Center.
Welcome new graduate students! We offer a variety of orientation options and opportunities to connect. Each session provides unique information so you can attend them all or select what interests you. Zoom/hybrid events will be recorded and made available on the website. Check out the SCSU Graduate Student Handbook available for self-registration in D2L/Brightspace. Login with your StarID and password.
The online orientation session provides information on getting started as a new graduate student, getting involved/professional development opportunities, accessing library resources, and the academic technologies you will use as a graduate student. View Recording
Have a question on getting started, registration, contacting your advisor, graduate student stuff, etc? Stop in via Zoom to chat with Graduate Studies Staff. Click on the link above or join Zoom meeting 950 0197 0455, Passcode SGS
Dates/Times
Welcome new international graduate students! We look forward to meeting you during orientation. Check out the SCSU Graduate Student Handbook available for self-registration in D2L/Brightspace. Login with your StarID and password.
View the International Student Arrival Guide
The online orientation session provides information on getting started as a new graduate student, getting involved/professional development opportunities, accessing library resources, and the academic technologies you will use as a graduate student. View Recording
Have a question on getting started, registration, contacting your advisor, graduate student stuff, etc? Stop in via Zoom to chat with Graduate Studies Staff. Click on the link above or join Zoom meeting 950 0197 0455, Passcode SGS
Dates/Times
January 16-31
Graduate students who have been notified they are required to complete English Language testing must complete the testing between January 16-31. You will register online for in-person or Zoom testing at http://hsio.flcoastline.com/placementtesting/default.aspx
Testing requirements are strictly enforced for graduate students. Please check the email you provided in your application to see if you require English language placement testing.
For more information on English language requirements visit http://hsio.flcoastline.com/gradadmissions/application/english-proficiency.aspx
Technology Tools and Resources
The Technology Resources session offers an introduction to the technology you will use as a graduate student at St. Cloud State. We will cover email use, Huskynet, applications/software, accessing St. Cloud State at a distance and our learning management tool (D2L/Brightspace).
View the Recording
Graduate Student Self-Care and Engagement
Graduate education is both an opportunity and a transition. Join us to learn about resources to take care of you, get to know other students, and engage in graduate student life at St. Cloud State University.
Graduate Library Orientation
The graduate student library orientation session offers an overview of the resources of the library, graduate student access and tools, and information on interlibary loan and fully online access to library resources.