
Graduate School Orientation
You are about to embark on an exciting journey of self-improvement, professional growth and academic excellence. We are excited to join you on this journey beginning with Graduate School Orientation (GSO). You're invited to a day of fun and learning to network with fellow new students and hear from current students and faculty!

Admitted for spring your orientation will be January 2024, Date TBD
REQUIRED IN-PERSON INTRODUCTORY DOCTORAL ORIENTATION*
If admitted for fall, your orientation will be August 15, 2023.
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- Check In and Breakfast: 9 - 10 a.m.
- Graduate School Program: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- College/Program Session: Determined by College.
Admitted for spring your orientation will be January 2024, Date TBD

Please choose either In-Person or Virtual Orientation
Doctoral orientation is required and an important milestone in your graduate education!
*A hold will be placed on your record if you do not attend one of the doctoral orientations.
FAMILY: HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR STUDENT
Click to view the Bold Doctoral Staged Orientation series!
We offer other important aspects of GSO prerecorded on the Graduate School YouTube channel Orientation Playlist for you to view at your own pace; including student success breakout sessions covering the following topics:
- Graduate Study Skills and Habits
- Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
- The Working Graduate Student
- Stress Management and Wellbeing
- Understanding the Graduate Student Experience
- Learning in a Virtual Environment
Prior to the start of your first semester, make sure all items are complete on the Graduate School Rowdy Ready Checklist.
If you have questions about GSO, email our Orientation team at gradengage@utsa.edu. If you are an international student and have questions about intake paperwork, please contact International Student Services at international.services@utsa.edu. GSO is held prior to the fall and spring semesters; summer admits are encouraged to attend in the fall semester Orientation program.