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Orientation for New Graduate Students

The School of Mathematics Orientation is mandatory for all incoming Mathematics students. During our orientation you will find out who your adviser will be, TA assignments, as well as what classes to register for ,etc. You will not be able to register for classes until orientation week.

The Graduate School also holds a general graduate student orientation. For further information, please see the following website:

http://www.ofyp.umn.edu/graduate-students.html

NOTE: If you wish to attend any of the Graduate School's general graduate student orientation activities, you may do so, providing they do not conflict with our orientation.


August 22 - 26, 2011

All meetings in Vincent Hall (VH) 16 unless otherwise noted.

Monday, August 22
     9:30      Registration & Refreshments (VH120)
     10:00      Welcome and Introductions
  11:00   Photos
  12:00   Lunch (VH120)
  1:30   Administrative Issues
  2:15   Council of Graduate Students
  2:30   Library and Computer Facilities (VH5)
       
Tuesday, August 23
  9:30   Refreshments (VH120)
  10:00   Academic Programs and Requirements
  11:30   Practice Teaching Sessions Overview
  12:00   Break
  1:30   Academic Advice
       
Wednesday, August 24
  9:30   Refreshments (VH120)
  10:00   Teaching Situations
  12:00   Break
  1:30   Teaching Administration
  2:30   Practice Teaching
       
Thursday, August 25
  9:00   Refreshments (VH120)
  9:30   Practice Teaching
  12:00   Break
  1:30   Sexual Harassment and Other Issues
  2:30   Practice Teaching
       
Friday, August 26
  9:00   Refreshments (VH120)
  9:30   Practice Teaching
  12:00   Break
  1:30   Practice TeachingWrap-up
  3:00   Students Only!