Getting Started in the School of Graduate Studies
Now that you have been accepted, this website will help you reach your graduate study goals.
Get Ready Resources
Activating Your Online Accounts
- ID number
This eight-digit identifier can be found on your personal URL. It's can be used to create your Star ID. You can also look it up through E-services.
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Activate your Star ID
Follow these instructions to set up your StarID and password.
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Student ID Cards
Visit the Campus Card Self-Service portal.
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Set up your Email
Email is the official form of communication at St. Cloud State so you do not want to miss out on important communications.
Orientation Sessions
Events For All New Graduate Students
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.
Online and Distance Orientation, Wednesday, August 7, 5-6:30 p.m.
The synchronous 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. Recording will be posted following orientation. More information and Registration
New Graduate Student Orientation, Wednesday, August 21, 4-5:30 p.m.
Hybrid orientation welcoming new graduate students to campus. Self-care and transition to graduate study, student panel, structured networking, reception and give-aways. Miller Center Auditorium, 122 and via Zoom More information and Registration
Graduate Student Social - St. Cloud, Thursday, August 22, 4:30 -6:30 p.m.
Join Graduate Studies in downtown St. Cloud to meet and reconnect with other graduate students. Martini Lounge, 11 5th Avenue S. St. Cloud. Free food, prize drawings! More information and Registration
Plymouth Open House and Ice Cream Social - St. Cloud State at Plymouth, Tuesday, September 10, 3-5 p.m.
St. Cloud State @ Plymouth students and other graduate students are invited to a resource fair and ice cream social. Meet other graduate students, learn about the resources of the University, have snacks and win prizes! More information and Registration.
Grad Campus Tours - Register for a Tour
Meet in Research and Graduate Education, Administrative Services 101
- Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2:30 pm
- Wednesday, Aug. 21, 1:00 pm/2:30 pm
- Monday, Aug. 26, Noon
- Thursday, Aug. 29, 1:00 pm
Grad Husky Drop-In Sessions - Join a Session
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
- Thursday, Aug. 15, 4-5 p.m.
- Friday, Aug. 16, 12-1 p.m.
- Monday, Aug. 19, 4-5 p.m.
- Monday, Aug. 26, 12-1 p.m./5-6 p.m.
- Tuesday, Aug. 27, 4-5 p.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 28, 4-5 p.m.
- Thursday, Aug.29, 12-1 p.m.
- Friday, Aug. 30, 12-1 p.m.
Graduate Assistant Orientation - Tuesday, August 20, 4-6 p.m. (For new Graduate Assistants)
To help you get a better understanding of the University and the expectations of you as a graduate assistant, newly appointed assistants are required to attend an orientation. More Information and Registration
International Students (St. Cloud and Plymouth)
Welcome new international 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.
Online and Distance Orientation, Wednesday, August 7, 5-6:30 p.m.
The synchronous 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. Recording will be posted following orientation. More information and Registration
New Graduate Student Orientation, Wednesday, August 21, 4-5:30 p.m.
Hybrid orientation welcoming new graduate students to campus. Self-care and transition to graduate study, student panel, structured networking, reception and give-aways. Miller Center Auditorium, 122 and via Zoom More information and Registration
Graduate Student Social - St. Cloud, Thursday, August 22, 4:30 -6:30 p.m.
Join Graduate Studies in downtown St. Cloud to meet and reconnect with other graduate students. Location to be determined. More information and Registration
Plymouth Open House and Ice Cream Social - St. Cloud State at Plymouth, Tuesday, September 10, 3-5 p.m.
St. Cloud State @ Plymouth students and other graduate students are invited to a resource fair and ice cream social. Meet other graduate students, learn about the resources of the University, have snacks and win prizes! More information and Registration.
Grad Campus Tours - Register for a Tour
Meet in Research and Graduate Education, Administrative Services 101
- Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2:30 pm
- Wednesday, Aug. 21, 1:00 pm/2:30 pm
- Monday, Aug. 26, Noon
- Thursday, Aug. 29, 1:00 pm
Grad Husky Drop-In Sessions - Join a Session
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
- Thursday, Aug. 15, 4-5 p.m.
- Friday, Aug. 16, 12-1 p.m.
- Monday, Aug. 19, 4-5 p.m.
- Monday, Aug. 26, 12-1 p.m./5-6 p.m.
- Tuesday, Aug. 27, 4-5 p.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 28, 4-5 p.m.
- Thursday, Aug.29, 12-1 p.m.
- Friday, Aug. 30, 12-1 p.m.
International Student Orientation - St. Cloud Campus Students
Fall 2024 International student orientation runs Aug. 20-21. More resources for accepted international students are available online in the SCSU Tool Kit.
Helpful Links
University Resources
- Online Education
- St. Cloud State University at Plymouth.
- Course schedule
- Husky Bookstore
- Refund request For certain fees for fully online students living outside the state of MN
Student ID cards
- Students can request a student ID card by uploading an individual headshot on a light background (no hats, sunglasses etc.). Login to account management with your StarID and password.
- Standard practice is to pick up your ID card. If you are an online or distance student, please forward your email notification indicating your card is ready for pick-up to graduatestudies@stcloudstate.edu and include your current mailing address and we can pick-up and mail your card to you.
- Plymouth students should follow these directions.
Technology Assistance
- HuskyTech
- D2L Brightspace Student Help
- Instructional technologies
Past Orientation Recordings
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.