GSO Schedule

Graduate Student Orientation Schedule - Fall 2024

Thursday, August 15, 2024

7:30-8:30 a.m. | Check-In | Kent Student Center Ballroom Lobby

8:30-8:45 a.m. | Welcome to Kent State with the Graduate College Staff | Kent Student Center Ballroom

8:45-9:45 a.m. | Finding Your Way at Kent State | Kent Student Center Ballroom

9:45-10:45 a.m. | Faculty Roundtables | Kent Student Center Ballroom

10:45-11:00 a.m. | Break 

11:00-11:40 a.m. | Breakout Session #1 (choose one session listed below)

  • Navigating Academic Life and Mentorship - Kent State University Kiva

  • Financial Well-Being - Kent Student Center Schwebel Room

  • Wellness as a Graduate Student - Kent Student Center Ballroom Balcony

11:50 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Breakout Session #2 (choose one session listed below)

  • Navigating Academic Life and Mentorship - Kent State University Kiva

  • Financial Well-Being - Kent Student Center Schwebel Room

  • Wellness as a Graduate Student - Kent Student Center Ballroom Balcony

 

Optional Activities

2:30-4:30 p.m. | Graduate Assistant (GA) Paperwork | Kent Student Center Room 318

2:30-4:30 p.m. | Trivia | Kent Student Center Room 317

2:30-4:30 p.m. | Campus Tours | Outside Kent Student Center Ballroom

 

Teaching Assistant Training Schedule- Fall 2024

Friday, August 16, 2024- Learn More and Register Here

8:30-9:00 a.m. | Check-In | DI Hub

9:00-9:30 a.m. | Welcome, Roles and Responsibilities | DI Hub 219

9:30-9:00 a.m. | Student Support Services + Title IX Information | DI Hub 219

10:00-10:10 a.m. | Break

10:10-11:00 a.m. | Managing Your Roles and Your Classroom | DI Hub, various

11:00-11:10 a.m. | Break

11:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Inclusive Approaches to Teaching and TA-ing | DI Hub, various