Welcome to the Graduate School at Colorado State University
We are so pleased to have you join us at CSU for your graduate education. Go Graduate Rams! The Graduate School is hosting a two-part virtual orientation to share some of the resources that will help you during your time as a graduate student.
Get started by reviewing the resource videos, slide decks, and information fliers below. Then, join us for a virtual welcome address and breakout sessions hosted on MS Teams (instructions for getting started with Teams) at 9:00 a.m. MDT on August 20. Following the welcome address by Dean Stromberger, participants will have the opportunity to join small groups led by resource experts who will answer your questions.
Graduate Student Council
Download GSC Infographic flyer as PDF | Download Meet the Officers flyer as PDF
Download Mental Health flyer as PDF
Presenter: GSC Presidents Matt Saxton and Lindsay Winkenbach
Resource slides: Graduate Student Council
Website: gsc.colostate.edu
Diversity and Inclusion, Graduate School
Presenters: Associate Dean Colleen Webb, and Michelle Foster, Director of Diversity and Inclusion
Download flyer as PDF
Graduate School Webpage: graduateschool.colostate.edu/diversity
University Student Diversity programs: studentdiversity.colostate.edu/
Immediately following the orientation, the Graduate Center for Inclusive Mentoring is hosting a live virtual panel for historically under-served populations. Join us to ask current graduate students about their experiences and most used resources. Allies are also welcome to attend.
COVID-19 Health
Please, regularly check these websites for updates throughout the semester: CSU COVID Recovery and
COVID-19 Updates for the Graduate Community
For best practices, visit COVID-19 Resources and Education and COVID-19 Research Resources
CSU Writes
Presenter: Kristina Quynn, Director of CSU Writes
Resource slides: CSU Writes | Download flyer as PDF
Website: csuwrites.colostate.edu
CSU Libraries
Presenter: Rachelle Ramer, Librarian Liaison to Chemistry, Engineering, and Physics
Resource slides: CSU Libraries
Website: lib.colostate.edu
The Institute for Learning and Teaching
Presenter: Debora Colbert, Director of Professional Development
Resource slides: TILT
Website: tilt.colostate.edu
Student Legal Services
Presenters: Student Legal Services Team
Resource slides: Student Legal Services
Website: sls.colostate.edu
Conflict Resolution Services at the Student Resolution Center
Presenter: Ashlyn Friend, Assistant Director of Conflict Resolution Services
Resource slides: Student Resolution Center
Website: resolutioncenter.colostate.edu
Division of Student Affairs
Presenter: John Henderson, Assistant Dean of Students, Director of Parent and Family Programs
Resource slides: Division of Student Affairs
Website: studentaffairs.colostate.edu
Research Integrity and Compliance Review
Presenter: Kimberly Cox-York, PhD
Resource slides: Research Integrity and Compliance Review
Website: research.colostate.edu/ricro
Graybill Statistics Data Science Laboratory
Presenter: Julia Sharp
Resource slides: Graybill Statistics Data Science Laboratory
Website: statlab.colostate.edu/stat-lab-services
CSU Ventures
Presenter: Sarah Hibbs-Shipp
Resource slides: CSU Ventures | Download flyer as PDF
Website: csuventures.org
Student Leadership Involvement and Community Engagement
Presenter: Jessica Dyrdahl, Director for Student Government Associated Students of CSU
Resource slides: SLICE | Transcript of Resource Slides
Website: lsc.colostate.edu/slice
Office of Financial Aid - Tuition Classification
Presenter: LeAnne M. Schnader, M.S.
Resource slides: Tuition Classification
Website: financialaid.colostate.edu/residency
Adult Learner and Veteran Services
Presenter: Lisa Chandler, Assistant Director
Website: alvs.colostate.edu
2019 Graduate Student Showcase Keynote Speaker
Presenter: Dr. Melissa Marshall
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Required Training Seminar for New Graduate Teaching Assistants
In the ongoing effort to enhance the effectiveness of undergraduate teaching and learning at Colorado State University, the goal of this annual required GTA Training is to equip every incoming GTA with basic institutional knowledge about CSU, review current learning and teaching Best Practices, and introduce a wide variety of resources that will help further their career as a CSU graduate teaching assistant.