New Student Orientation
NEW STUDENTS - FALL 2023
Welcome to The Graduate Center!
Navigating New Student Orientation
Students should check with their academic programs for instructions on attending program-specific orientations (see list below). International students are also required to complete a MANDATORY international student orientation session (see below).
If you have general orientation questions, please contact studentaffairs@gc.cuny.edu.
New Student Orientation will be held on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.
Check In, Light Breakfast, and Student Organization Fair 9:00 to 9:45 a.m., Proshansky Auditorium Lobby, Concourse Level
Orientation Assembly
10 a.m., Proshansky Auditorium, Concourse Level
Welcoming Remarks
Matthew G. Schoengood, Vice President for Student Affairs
Robin L. Garrell, President
An Introduction to Graduate Center Student Life
Steve Everett, Provost and Senior Vice President
Sayantika Mondal, Student, Ph.D. Program in Mathematics and Co-Chair for Student Affairs, Doctoral and Graduate Students’ Council
Keynote Addresses
Teresita Levy (Ph.D. ’07, History) Interim Dean, School of Arts and Humanities, Associate Professor, Latin American and Latino Studies, Lehman College; Board Member, Center for Latin American, Caribbean and Latino Studies
Juan Battle, Presidential Professor, Ph.D. Programs in Social Welfare, Sociology, and Urban Education, M.A. Program in Liberal Studies; Executive Officer, Ph.D. Program in Nursing
Musical Performance
Joseph Vaz, Student, D.M.A. Program in Music
Sophie Delphis, Student, D.M.A. Program in Music
From La Chanson d’Ève, Op. 95, Gabriel Fauré
VII. "Veilles-tu, ma senteur de soleil?"
IX. "Crépuscule"
Introduction to Graduate Center Library Resources and Graduate Center Digital Initiatives
11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Proshansky Auditorium, Concourse Level
International Students Orientation
During the international student orientation, we will review the F-1 and J-1 regulations, you will learn how to maintain your F-1 or J-1 status in the United States, and we will discuss the benefits of your F-1 and J-1 legal status. You will also meet the Office of International Students staff and learn all about the resources that are available to you as an international student at the Graduate Center. You will also get a chance to meet other new international students virtually on Zoom.
All new international students, including transfer students, will need to attend one of the two international student orientations listed below. Please attend one (all times are EST):
Thursday, August 17th at 1:00 PM
https://gc-cuny-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtf-6tqjwjGtdC6yOCGX3uawe_T-gE9S4L
OR
Tuesday, August 22nd at 1:00 PM
https://gc-cuny-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkc-qorD4pH9BQqKwMwNwstDdOvi49KaN_
F-1 and J-1 Students must also complete the check-in procedure with the Office of International Students no later than 10 days after they arrive in New York. Please contact the Office of International Students at intstu@gc.cuny.edu to register for a check-in session. Please bring your Passport, I-20 or DS-2019 form, and I-94 record to your check-in session.
If you have a disability and require accommodation in order to fully participate in New Student Orientation activities, please contact Clare Wilson, student disability services manager, at 212.817.7400 or Cwilson1@gc.cuny.edu. Two weeks advance notice of need for accommodations is requested.