On Campus Graduate School Orientation

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On Campus Graduate School Orientation

Orientation for Graduate Students is offered either on the University of Alaska Anchorage Main Campus or, for Distance Education students,  on the UAA Orientation webpage.  We encourage all Graduate Students, whether new or continuing, to take advantage of this unique experience that will ensure your familiarity with all that UAA has to offer. 

New Student Orientation
Our Mission Statement: New Student Orientation facilitates the integration of new students into the academic, intellectual, and social culture of the University of Alaska Anchorage.
 

We are excited about your decision to go to college! The University of Alaska Anchorage is a great place to pursue your academic goals. Starting college does not have to be confusing and challenging. New Graduate Student Orientation is a program designed to help you transition to college life. We will navigate the way to college success!

Why is Orientation important?
UAA New Graduate Student Orientation will afford you the opportunity to make valuable connections with UAA students, staff and faculty while getting accurate information about life at UAA. This will relieve common anxieties about starting college. New students who make these connections tend to be more successful in their transition to college, more likely to be satisfied with their college experience, achieve better grades and graduate.

When is the UAA New Graduate Student Orientation for Fall 2012? 

This year, the UAA Graduate School has secured SSB 118 from 1:00pm to 4pm on Friday, August 24th for an informative presentation, "New Graduate Student Orientation to UAA-Navigating the System".  You are encouraged to add this event to your calendar.

Immediately after this presentation, join us for the University of Alaska Anchorage Graduate Student Welcome Reception in Consortium Library Room 307 from 4pm to 7pm.  This Welcome Reception was a major success last year.  Be sure to not miss this event.  There will be lots of food to sample provided by the UAA Culinary Arts students. Door prizes will be drawn about every 15 minutes.  Most UAA faculty will be available to meet you in this informal setting.  You'll get an opportunity to make many new friends that are also attending UAA in pursuit of their Master's degree.  A Resource Fair will be taking place in the alcove outside Room 307.  Departments across UAA will have tables set up to provide you with an introduction to their services.  Student Organizations will also have representatives present to explain what opportunities exist for participating at UAA.

See you at UAA on August 24th!

 


Other programs offered through the Office of New Student Orientation

 

HOWL DAYS

Howl Days will afford you the opportunity to make valuable connections with UAA students, staff and faculty while getting accurate information about life at UAA. This will relieve common anxieties about starting college. New students who make these connections tend to be more successful in their transition to college, more likely to be satisfied with their college experience, achieve better grades and graduate.

What to Bring?

  • Wear comfortable shoes and clothes for walking.
  • Questions regarding advising and financial aid.

FAQ:
Q: Will we be registering for classes?
A: No, we will not be registering for classes but we will try our best to answer questions!

Q: How long does orientation lasts?
A: All orientation will be from 8-4 with the exception of Luncheons which runs from 10-3*. UA scholars also stay until 4:30 on Orientation days to meet with the UA Scholars Manager.

*Times for Luncheon may change.

PAW PRINT
Resource book for the new UAA Seawolf. Want to know who your student body president is? Current job openings? Where you can get student discounts in Anchorage for food, clothes, anything? Then you'll want a copy of Paw Print - only available at Howl Days!

ANSWER DESK
The first week of class can be stressful, confusing but also exciting! We'll have answer desk stations with smiling faces at strategic places on campus to answer questions such as, "Where's the bathroom?", "Where's room 105?", "Am I close to Eagle River???"

UAA FUSION (For Unity and Service In Our Neighborhoods)
Community Service event offered at the start of each semester where we partner with local agencies and bring you an opportunity to give back! Imagine - one week, lots of UAA students and many needs met. Refer to UAA FUSION website for agency information, volunteer registration, or to sign up for e-mail updates and newsletters.