New Graduate Student Orientation - Fall 2024

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

 

NGSO is for all new graduate students at Texas Tech. It is designed to help you get started on your graduate journey by providing you with information about the university, your program, and the resources available to you.

The orientation is held virtually and includes a variety of sessions, such as:

  • Orient you to TTU graduate student life and services

  • Begin academic and professional development to support your graduate studies

  • Provide networking opportunities among graduate students and the Texas Tech community

  • Campus resources

NGSO is a great way to learn about what to expect as a graduate student at Texas Tech and to connect with other students.

AGENDA
  • All Tracks
  • Domestic Students
  • International Students
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM UTC
New Graduate Student Welcome
  • Mark Sheridan, Ph.D.
  • Jayme Mowery
3:00 PM - 3:10 PM UTC
Break
    3:10 PM - 4:00 PM UTC
    Responsible Conduct of Research

    Texas Tech University is committed to scholarly excellence. This session will showcase the university's dedication to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical research.

    The session...

    • Marianne Evola, Ph.D.
    4:00 PM - 4:05 PM UTC
    Break
      4:05 PM - 4:35 PM UTC
      Graduate Center & Professional Development

      Learn more about the services offered by the Graduate Center and professional development opportunities.

      • Mari Baeza, M.S.
      • Amanda Tooley
      • Mike Lemon, Ph.D.
      4:35 PM - 5:05 PM UTC
      Title IX & Student Civil Rights
      • Alex Faris
      • Isolda Gomez
      5:05 PM - 5:35 PM UTC
      Lunch Break
        5:35 PM - 6:25 PM UTC
        Writing at the Graduate Level

        The session will be led by Jennifer Marciniak, Ph.D. Director of the Graduate Writing Center. The session will be interactive, with opportunities for participants to ask questions and discuss the topics....

        • Jennifer Marciniak, Ph.D.
        • Elizabeth Bowen, M.A.
        6:30 PM - 7:00 PM UTC
        Academic Progress - What you need to know

        Meet your Graduate School liaison and learn helpful tips and tricks for successfully completing your graduate degree.

        • Vanessa Bara-Morin
        • Alyssa Reichert
        • April Camacho
        • Victor Rey
        • Breana Castro
        • Mikayla Acevedo
        • Allison Belisle
        • Andrea Cooper
        • Jodi Pearson
        7:00 PM - 7:05 PM UTC
        Break
          7:05 PM - 7:35 PM UTC
          Fellowships & Funding

          Learn about fellowships, tips for finding external fellowships, and content to develop for graduate fellowship proposals.

          • Donna Rogers
          • Matt Hurtado
          7:40 PM - 8:05 PM UTC
          Tuition and fee information for TA/RA/GPTI

          This session will provide an overview of the TA/RA/GPTI tuition and fee benefits, including what it encompasses and how it is applied to student accounts. Students who have accepted a TA/RA/GPTI position...

          • Connie Brown
          • Cheyenne Jackson
          8:05 PM - 8:15 PM UTC
          Suicide Awareness & Prevention

          This module is designed to equip new students with the knowledge, resources, and tools necessary to support mental health and prevent suicide within our community. In this session, you will learn to recognize...

            8:15 PM - 8:35 PM UTC
            Student Health Insurance

            Student Health Services will be discussing the Student Health Insurance Health Plan at Texas Tech University which our graduate students can enroll in.

            • Jennifer Weaver
            8:35 PM - 9:20 PM UTC
            Non-US-Citizen Tax Information - International Students Only

            This session will cover the United States Tax System as it applies to foreign students and how Texas Tech monitor and assist with compliance.

            • Katie Wilkerson
            • Edgar Munoz
            • Stephanie Quilimaco
            • Stephanie Boston
            9:20 PM - 9:36 PM UTC
            American Culture - International Students Only

            This session will be an overview of American Culture and learning to adjust to life in the United States.

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