Graduate Studies Orientation

This is a FREE virtual orientation for new/incoming graduate students at CSUSM. You must register to receive information for the orientation sessions. This orientation and all sessions are optional, unless otherwise stated by your graduate program. Some programs may host a separate orientation; please check with your Graduate Coordinator.

Registration has closed. If you have previously registered for orientation, you should have received the email with links for the sessions, sent to your cougars.csusm.edu email address. Please make sure you check your Social/Promotion/Junk sections as our emails sometimes end up there. If you need assistance with your session links, please contact us at GRADSTUDIES@CSUSM.EDU. We will be available on the days of orientation between 8:30AM-8:00PM (PT). 

2021 Graduate Studies Orientation

Day One | Tuesday, August 24, 2021

5:30PM-6:00PM
Meet and Greet with Interim Dean of Graduate Studies and Research (LIVE)
Informal chat session with Interim Dean, Dr. Charles "Chuck" De Leone.

6:10PM-8:00PM
Mixer hosted by Graduate Representatives Council (LIVE)
The Graduate Representative Council (GRC), a graduate student organization, invites new and current grad students to come mingle.

Day Two | Wednesday, August 25, 2021

5:20PM-5:50PM
Campus Tour Videos  - New!
Join this session to choose your tour adventure via six videos. 

6:00PM-6:50PM
Virtual Resource Fair (LIVE option)
Explore and learn about campus resources including thesis services, financial aid,  research support, and more.

7:00pm-8:00PM
Breakout Session (LIVE)
Interactive breakout sessions with your program cohort.

Contact

For more information contact the Office of Graduate Studies and Research at  gradstudies@csusm.edu.