Welcome Graduate Roadrunners!

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). Join us for a unique opportunity to network with fellow new students and current students and faculty.

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Master's Students Orientation

Fall 2024

Admitted for Fall 2024? Your orientation will be virtually on August 15, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CT.

Future Orientations

Save the Date! Spring 2025 New Master’s Student Orientation will be January 16, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CT. Registration will open soon.

Doctoral Orientations

New Students

Welcome to UTSA! We are excited to share the Graduate School resources we offer during your doctoral journey! The new doctoral student orientation will be done in two separate parts. Attendance is required at both orientation sessions. A virtual option will be available following the completion of the in-person orientation.

Fall 2024

Part 1 (Welcome)
August 14, 2024

Time: 3 – 5:00 p.m. (Check in at 2:30 p.m.)
Location: In Person at UTSA Main Campus, Denman Room

Part 2 (Launch)
October 16, 2024

Time: 12 – 2:00 p.m. (Check in at 11:30 a.m.)
Location: In Person at UTSA Main Campus, Travis Room

Future Orientations

Spring 2025
February 5, 2025

Time: 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Location: TBD

Continuing Students

Greetings current Roadrunners! During your program of study here at UTSA, the Graduate School will offer orientation sessions to discuss two pivotal milestones of your doctoral journey: Candidacy and Dissertation Completion. Attendance is required at both orientation sessions depending on your stage of the program. Communication will be sent to your myUTSA email address.

Candidacy
November 4, 2024

Time: 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. (Check in at 4:00 p.m.)
Location: In Person at UTSA Main Campus, Denman Room

Dissertation Completion
September 25, 2024

Time: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. (Check in at 4:00 p.m.)
Location: In Person at UTSA Main Campus, Mesquite Room

Future Orientations

Dissertation Completion
February 26, 2025

Time: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: TBD

Dissertation Completion
June 18, 2025

Time: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: TBD