New and Current Students
New Students
Orientation & Welcome Events
We are so pleased to welcome you to UT Dallas for your graduate degree! To help you get settled, you’ll find welcome events offered by our office, plus mandatory orientations offered by your program or school. In addition, if you are an international graduate student, you’ll attend a mandatory international student orientation program, in addition to the mandatory orientation and requirements of your program or school.
Office of Graduate Education (OGE) Welcome Events
- Launch Your Graduate Degree: Resources for You
- Guidebook for New Graduate Students
- Campus Basics eLearning module
New TA/RA Orientation/Training
- Mission Control: OGE eLearning modules for new TAs/RAs (completion mandatory)
- Flight Plan: Critical Information for New RAs/TAs
Mandatory Orientations by Programs/Schools
- Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology (BASS)
- School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences (BBS)
- School of Economic, Political and Political Sciences (EPPS)
- Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Sciences (ECS)
- School of Interdisciplinary Studies (IS)
- Naveen Jindal School of Management (JSOM)
- School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (NSM)
Mandatory International Student Orientation
International Student Orientation is mandatory for all international and exchange graduate students with F-1 and J-1 visa status.
Current Students
OGE wants to help you succeed as a student, as a member of the community and as an alumnus. Take advantage of the resources, events and information here, whether you are a first semester master’s student or an advanced PhD student. We’re here to point you in the right direction!
Thesis and Dissertation Team
Guidance for every step of the way, from formatting to final approval.
Graduate Success Programs
Learn the skills to be academically successful during your time at UTD.
Professional and Career Development
Explore new skills and career directions.
Graduate Life at UTD
We know you’re more than a student – you have a full life! Get involved, find help and support, and more.
Graduating Students
Deadlines and requirements, plus information about Commencement and the PhD Hooding Ceremony.
Fellowships & Grants
Assistance to help you find and apply for funding opportunities.
