Graduate Student Orientation

Events for Newly Admitted Graduate Students


Fall 2024 Orientation
Thursday, August 22, 2024
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm ET
Peterson Family Health Sciences Hall, Fairfax Campus Map

4:00 pm   Check-in, Peterson Lobby; ID cards, SUB I
4:30 pm   Food & Mingle, Peterson Lobby; Self-tour, Peterson Hall
                    - Catering by Moe's Southwest Grill
5:00 pm   Welcome Remarks, Peterson Lobby
                    - Dr. Kimberly Holmes, Associate Dean for Student Affairs
5:15 pm   Program Sessions, Peterson Classrooms
                    - MHA session will end at 6:45 pm
                    - Nursing, PhD will not have a session
6:15 pm   Resource Fair, Peterson Lobby
                    - Tips & Tricks for Success: Dr. Kimberly Holmes
                    - Graduate Student Life: Dr. Julie Choe Kim
                    - Instructional Support: Terri Ann Guingab
                    - University Libraries: Alexandria Baker
                    - Career Services & Advising: Susan Favor
                    - Technology Support & Cybersecurity: Dr. Matthew Hicks
                    - Inclusive Excellence Initiatives: Professor Jeanne Booth

Details are subject to change.

Individualized registration links will be sent via email. Resources will be shared after the event. Refer to your confirmation or day-of email for event logistics. 
Contact the CPH Graduate Admissions Team with questions at cphgrad@gmu.edu.


Spring 2025 Admitted Student Welcome
October 19, 2024
10:30 am – 1:00 pm ET
Peterson Family Health Sciences Hall, Fairfax Campus Map

Agenda TBA. Subject to change.


Spring 2025 Admitted Student Welcome
November 21, 2024
9:00 am – 11:00 am ET
Virtual, Zoom

Agenda TBA. Subject to change.


Spring 2025 Orientation - Tentative
Thursday, January 16, 2025
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm ET
Peterson Family Health Sciences Hall, Fairfax Campus Map

Agenda TBA. Subject to change.


Fall 2025 Admitted Student Welcome - Tentative
March 29, 2025
10:30 am – 1:00 pm ET
Peterson Family Health Sciences Hall, Fairfax Campus Map

Agenda TBA. Subject to change.


Fall 2025 Admitted Student Welcome - Tentative
April 22, 2025
9:00 am – 11:00 am ET
Virtual, Zoom

Agenda TBA. Subject to change.


Fall 2025 Orientation - Tentative
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm ET
Peterson Family Health Sciences Hall, Fairfax Campus Map

Agenda TBA. Subject to change.


Stay tuned for future events.