10:30 A.M. and 11:30 A.M.  Danforth Campus Walking Tours - The Liberman  Graduate Center in the New Danforth University Center (optional) A 30-minute tour presenting information about your new campus conducted by members of the Graduate Student Senate.

1:00 P.M. - 3:45 P.M. Sessions for New Graduate Students in Arts and Sciences Departments on the Danforth Campus - Arts & Sciences Laboratory  Sciences Building, Room 300, 1st Floor

1:00 P.M. Pick up Orientation Information Packet - Arts & Sciences Laboratory Sciences Building lobby

1:15 P.M. - 2:15 P.M. Arts & Sciences Laboratory Sciences Building room 300 (auditorium)  Graduate School Dean Richard Smith

Making the transition to Graduate Student. What does it mean to be a graduate student at Washington University? Ideas and strategies for making successful transitions from the undergraduate or work world to graduate study. Information about policies and procedures and student services to support a student's academic, professional and personal development.  Presenters:  Graduate School Dean Richard J. Smith and GSS officer. 

2:15 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. Refreshment Break (front rows exit to front left door to lower level hallway; back rows proceed to Gallery Hallway outside auditorium)

2:30 P.M. - 3:45 P.M.  Arts & Sciences Laboratory Sciences Building room 300 (auditorium)

Safety, Health, Libraries, Careers and Money.  Chief Don Strom, Washington University Danforth Campus Police; Dr . Alan Glass, Director of Danforth Campus Student Health Services; Vice Chancellor for Scholar Resources Shirley Baker; Dr. Arlene Taich, Graduate Career Strategist, The Career Center; and Associate Dean Sheri Notaro discuss safety and security, student health, library and career resources, and financial information to assist new graduate students entering Washington University.

4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Graduate School-wide Plenary Session & Graduate Dean's Reception For All  New Ph.D. students in The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Departments on Danforth Campus and DBBS, Movement Science, Speech & Hearing, Engineering, Business,  and Social Work

4:00 P.M. - 4:45 P.M. Plenary Session: "Graduate Education at Washington University" Arts and Sciences Laboratory Sciences Building room 300 (auditorium)
Welcome Remarks by Washington University Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton; Graduate School Dean Richard J. Smith; Graduate Student Presidents,  Katie Muth and Aileen Waters, and University-wide Graduate Professional Council President, Sean Murphy.

4:45 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Dean's Reception (Holmes Lounge)
Come and meet other graduate students, GSS officers, department peer mentors, administrators and faculty. Visit members of campus services and student organizations and community organizations at information tables where they will be available to answer your questions and distribute information.
 
 

Sunday, August 23, 2009
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. New Graduate Student Barbeque - McMillan Courtyard.  Come meet other graduate students, participate in athletic activities and enjoy burgers (veggie & beef), hot dogs, and fun. Your spouse, partner or family is welcome. Sponsored by the Graduate Student Sentate

Monday, August 24, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.  Career Center Open House Coffee - Danforth University Center, 1st Floor.  Meet the graduate school career specialist and learn about job workshops & events. Great bagels and coffee too!

Monday, August 24, 2009
5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. GPC All-School Welcome to new Graduate Students Reception and Grad Group Fair - The Graduate Center -- Stop by the Liberman Graduate Center located on the 3rd floor of the Danforth Center, learn about different student groups, and meet other graduate students from the 8 Graduate Schools of Washignton University: Art, Architecture, Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Social Work.

Tuesday, August 25, 2009
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Olin Library Open House Tour of Olin Library for graduate students: discover the Libraries' online information system; meet your subject librarian; search for resources in your field; enjoy the best afternoon refreshments on campus! Get acquainted with library staff.