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Onboarding and Beyond

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This course for new graduate students focuses on fostering a supportive community and enhancing academic success.

Students will connect with peers, access valuable resources, and learn strategies to tackle common graduate school challenges like burnout and anxiety.

Set yourself up for success and make lasting connections!

You’ll learn:

  • How to build community
  • Mentoring, teaching, learning tips
  • Research & writing strategies
  • Health and wellbeing resources
  • Creating a plan for personal growth
Students sit on steps and eat lunch
  • Instructor: Dr. Sara Anne Tompkins, Associate Dean of the Graduate School
  • Course code: GRAD 580A3
  • When: Wednesdays | Jan 20 – March 15, 2026 | 1:30-3:10 p.m.
  • Format and credits: In-person, one-credit course.
  • How to register: Search for the course number 580A3 to find this Professional Development course when registering in RamWeb.

For more resources and important information for new and returning graduate students, visit our orientation page.

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