All students are required to complete the academic orientation and must register for the Orientation Seminar course:

Course Number: ADMN-6700-01 
Credits: 0 
Grading: S/U

After you register you will have access to the course through RPIs Learning Management System (LMS). On the LMS you will be asked to confirm that you received and read all relevant information, and you will be asked to upload any needed certificates (such as completion of the Responsible Conduct of Research training).

Two additional orientation events are:

1. Virtual office hours that will allow you to ask any questions you may have will be scheduled in July. Please watch out for an email with the times and links to these office hours.
2. A welcome event on campus on August 27. We will explain your expected progress through the program, introduce the various resources available through the Office of Graduate Education and other campus offices, and help you get acquainted with your new peers and colleagues.

Orientation Key Topics: 

• Setting up your campus accounts 
• Registering for courses
• Health requirements, insurance, and campus health/counseling services
• Percipio Orientation Journey:
  • Scholarly misconduct
  • Time management
  • Mental health resources
  • Building Shared Understanding across Cultural Divides
  • Communicating with Confidence
  • Making Difficult Conversations Meaningful
• TA Training
  • Welcome video
  • Effective classroom management
• Responsible conduct of research (CITI)