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Resources for Your Graduate Studies
Graduate students of all populations – St. Cloud campus, Plymouth, online, and international – can use these resources to prepare for their journey to earning their master degrees. It is important to attend your orientation, become familiar with your campus, and connect with resources before classes begin.
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Graduate Student Guidebook
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.
Online Orientation for New Graduate Students
The synchronous online orientation session provides information on getting started as a new graduate student online, at Plymouth or in St. Cloud. We include information on getting involved/professional development opportunities, accessing library resources, and the academic technologies you will use as a graduate student.
5-6:30 p.m. Aug. 13
Register Here
St. Cloud Campus - New Graduate Student Orientation
This hybrid orientation is hosted in the Miller Center Auditorium, MC 122. It is a great opportunity to learn more about campus and Graduate Studies resources that will support your success. Meet other new incoming graduate students and hear from our student panel as they take your questions on making the most of your graduate school experience.
4-5:30 p.m. Aug. 20
Register Here
Campus Tours (1 hour)
- 12:30 p.m. Aug. 20
- 2 p.m. Aug. 20
- Email graduatestudies@stcloudstate.edu to request a new student tour. Provide 2-3 suggested times/days Monday-Friday.
Grad Husky Drop-in Sessions
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
- 4-5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11
- 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14
- Noon-1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15
- Noon-1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18
- Noon-1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25
- 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26
Plymouth Open House and Ice Cream Social
Join the Plymouth Center faculty and staff and the School of Graduate Studies for an open house, ice cream social and resource fair. Explore the Plymouth Center and learn more about the resources available to you that will support your success as a graduate student.
3-5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9
Plymouth Campus
Register Here
Events for 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.
Plymouth based international students do not need to plan to come to St. Cloud. You can join many events online or from the Plymouth Center.
Online Orientation for New Graduate Students
The synchronous online orientation session provides information on getting started as a new graduate student online, at Plymouth or in St. Cloud. We include information on getting involved/professional development opportunities, accessing library resources, and the academic technologies you will use as a graduate student.
5-6:30 p.m. Aug. 13
Register
St. Cloud Campus - International Graduate Student Welcome Session
Join us in the Miller Center Auditorium, MC 122, or online via Zoom. All St. Cloud campus based international graduate students are expected to attend this session and our Plymouth based international students are welcome online. Meet the staff and learn more about resources to support your success as an international graduate student at St. Cloud State.
3-3:45 p.m. Aug. 20
St. Cloud Campus - New Graduate Student Orientation
This hybrid orientation is hosted in the Miller Center Auditorium, MC 122. It is a great opportunity to learn more about campus and Graduate Studies resources that will support your success. Meet other new incoming graduate students and hear from our student panel as they take your questions on making the most of your graduate school experience.
4-5:30 p.m.
Register
Plymouth Open House and Ice Cream Social
Join the Plymouth Center faculty and staff and the School of Graduate Studies for an open house, ice cream social and resource fair. Explore the Plymouth Center and learn more about the resources available to you that will support your success as a graduate student.
3-5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9
Plymouth Campus
Register Here
Campus Tours (1 hour)
- 12:30 p.m. Aug. 20
- 2 p.m. Aug. 20
- Email graduatestudies@stcloudstate.edu to request a new student tour. Provide 2-3 suggested times/days Monday-Friday.
Grad Husky Drop-in Sessions
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
- 4-5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11
- 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14
- Noon-1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15
- Noon-1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18
- Noon-1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25
- 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26
International Student Orientation for St. Cloud Campus Students
Fall International student orientation for St. Cloud campus based students begins Tuesday, August 19. More resources for accepted international students are available online in the SCSU Tool Kit.