Graduate Studies Orientation

       August 21, 2024 | 4-8pm

Orientation Program

Join us for the Graduate Studies Orientation and Mixer, a welcoming event tailored to introduce newly admitted graduate students to their academic program, campus resources, faculty, and peers. Scheduled the week before the Fall semester begins, this event features campus tours, a resource fair, graduate welcome convocation program, and graduate program breakout sessions.

• Campus Tours | 4:00pm | Forum Plaza
• University Resources Fair | 5:00pm | Forum Plaza
• Graduate Studies Welcome Convocation | 6:00pm | Forum Plaza
• Graduate Program Breakout Sessions | 7:00pm | Various Classrooms

Breakout Session Locations (Campus Map)

Biological Sciences	Markstein Hall 107
Biotechnology	Extended Learning Building 301
Chemistry	Markstein Hall 209
Computer Science	Markstein Hall 103
Cybersecurity	Virtual
Educational Administration	University Hall 440 and Virtual
History	Markstein Hall 203
Kinesiology	University Hall 257
Literature and Writing Studies	Markstein Hall 101
Psychological Science	University Hall 271
Public Health	Extended Learning Building 470 and Virtual
Social Work	Extended Learning Building 372-373
Sociological Practice	Markstein Hall 205
Spanish	Markstein Hall 105

Distinguished Alumni Speakers

Please join us in welcoming back two accomplished CSUSM alumni as our featured speakers at the Graduate Studies Welcome Convocation.

Michael Bethel (CSUSM Class of 2022) is an entrepreneurial, award-winning, and experienced National Key Account Manager. Adept at communicating with senior management, internal departments, and key opinion leaders, Michael effectively coordinates overall sales and marketing efforts to achieve outstanding results and currently serves on the Board of Directors, National Black MBA Association and is the Senior Account Executive for Oncology-Next Generation Sequencing.

Mayela Caro (CSUSM Class of 2011 & 2015) is an Assistant Professor of History at San Diego Miramar College. Previous to her teaching position, Mayela worked as a Curatorial Assistant for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, in Washington, D.C. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in history and public history at the University of California, Riverside, which she will be receiving in 2025.

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*Individuals with disabilities who would like to attend this event, please contact Graduate Studies at gradstudies@csusm.edu regarding any special accommodation needs. It is requested that individuals requiring auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify the event sponsor at least seven working days in advance. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.*