Grad School Orientation

Online modules will feature videos, resources, PowerPoint presentations and more. The orientation website will also feature live and recorded panel discussions with faculty and graduate students.

AVAILABLE ONLINE ON AUGUST 12

(Faculty panel from noon until 1 p.m.; Student panel from 2 until 3 p.m.).

On August 12 and August 17, The Graduate School will welcome incoming students with an online + hybrid in-person orientations. We’re introducing our orientation ambassadors who are here for first-year students and beyond. Follow on Twitter @UNC_GradSchool

The Graduate School plans to host orientation for incoming master’s and doctoral degree students over two days, with both online and in-person components. Additional orientation seminars will be offered during the fall 2021 semester.

Online Orientation:  August 12, 2021

• Orientation website launch — will feature videos, resources, PowerPoint presentations, and more.
• Live and recorded panel discussions with faculty and graduate students (faculty panel – 12pm; student panel – 2pm).

On-campus Welcome Event:  August 17, 2021

• WHERE: The courtyard at Davie Hall (between Davie and Howell Halls)
• WHEN: Midday event; lunch will be provided
• WHAT: Grab and go lunch, informational booths, meet and greet staff at The Graduate School and members of the Graduate and Professional Student Government
• Orientation Seminars:  Fall 2021 – Details will be shared closer to the start of the semester.

  Please note that the in-person activities are subject to University guidance on gatherings and events, and could change given the nature of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Graduate School will provide additional communications about these events as they are available.

  Feel free to contact me directly with questions about orientation.

  Kate McAnulty, PhD

  Associate Dean for Student Affairs
  The Graduate School

  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

• Email
• Orientation Schedule at this link