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Graduate School Orientation

Are you a new graduate student?

Welcome to Wichita State! On this page you will find everything you need to get ready before classes start. The Graduate School is here to help.

 

Grad Student Orientation Fall 2026

 

 

Graduate School Orientation Fall 2026

(Online + in-person refresher)

Eager to learn about our campus, technology systems, expectations, academics, advising structure, and resources? You're in the right place.

Take the first step by filling out our pre-arrival survey.

Online Orientation

Online Orientation is mandatory. Orientation modules are ready for you to view, and they are due on September 11, 2026.

Please sign in using your personal email and the password you used to apply to WSU. If you have any questions, please email us. Please make sure to include your WSU ID in your email. 

Orientation Site

Campus Office Services Tour + Grad Life 101

Join us for a guided campus tour highlighting Office Services and the Library, and discover the essential resources that support your success. Later, enjoy Grad Life 101 (a.k.a. The unofficial orientation), a peer-to-peer session where incoming students can ask current students everything they want to know about graduate life at Wichita State.

August 11th, 2026 9am-11am.

Meeting point: Rhatigan Student Center 142 (Harvest Room)

Walk-ins are welcome, but we would really appreciate it if you could let us know if you are attending. Please sign up below.

In-person Orientation Refresher

Orientation Refreshers are not mandatory, but highly recommended. We offer some additional information and students can ask us any questions that they may have. 

August 13th, 2026 1pm-3pm, Rhatigan Student Center 266 (Pike Room)

Walk-ins are welcome, but we would really appreciate it if you could let us know if you are attending. Please sign up below.

Sign Up here

 

Graduate Assistant Training Fall 2026

If you are a new GTA (Graduate Teaching Assistant), you must complete the online training and also attend the in-person session. 

Part of the training for new GTAs is done online, some in person. In-person training will be held on August 12 2026, 9 am - 1 pm, Rhatigan Student Center 233 Santa Fe Room. All online modules must be completed on or before September 11, 2026, by 11:59pm.

If you are a new GRA (Graduate Research Assistant), you are strongly encouraged to attend the in-person sessions held from 11.20 am - 1 pm as part of the GTA training. Returning GRAs who did not take the training in the past are welcome as well.

RSVP here

Should I attend?

Yes if you are:

  • a new GTA (Fall 2026)

Highly recommended if you are:

  • a new GRA (Fall 2026)
  • a returning GRA (worked as a GRA in Spring 2026 but missed this training)

No if you

  • are not a new GTA or GRA but are interested in being one. Taking this training will not increase your chances to be hired.
  • worked as a GTA in the Spring and completed the training already.

Online modules

  • Accessibility
  • CARE Team
  • Counseling and Psychological Services
  • Freedom of Expression

In-person modules

  • Your role as a Graduate Assistant
  • Student Accommodations
  • Academic Integrity
  • Assistantships and Graduate School Policies
  • Getting Ready to Teach
  • Your role as a GRA

How to access online training modules

  1. Make sure your hiring as a GTA is completed. Please confirm with your department or program.
  2. Navigate to Wichita State's Blackboard Learn site at https://blackboard.wichita.edu
  3. Click the yellow box that reads "Log in with myWSU ID"  and enter your username (myWSUID@wichita.edu) and password to sign in. If you have trouble, check the myWSU ID Password Setup instructions.
  4. Find and click on "Courses" in the navigation menu on the left-hand side of the window.
  5. Select "GTA Training".
  6. Click on "GTA Online Training Fall 2026".
  7. Watch all videos and submit the corresponding certifications.

I missed the in-person training. What do I do?

All training materials, including videos of the in-person training, will be available on Blackboard on or before August 20, 2026.
 
Please follow the directions described above ("How to access online training modules" section). 

Welcome Party

Celebrate the beginning of the semester with us. More information coming soon!

Group of students attending welcome party

 

 

What Comes Next?

Orientation is just the beginning. The Graduate School is here to support you throughout your graduate journey, from your first day to the moment you cross the graduation stage.

Learn more by visiting the Graduate Student Hub.

 

 

Contact Us

Our office is located in Jardine Hall 107
Hours, M-F, 8 AM to 5 PM
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