Graduate students sit and listen to presentations during Graduate Student Orientation
Graduate Student Orientation

Graduate Student Orientation

Ohio University has developed the following orientation sessions to assist you with your transition as a graduate student. 

Required Events

Online Graduate Student Orientation (GSO) Module

The Graduate College has developed an online orientation for all graduate students. Once available, complete this orientation anytime, anywhere!

  • Admitted for fall term? Materials will be available on August 1st (now available).
  • Admitted for spring term? Materials will be available on December 1st.
  • Admitted for summer term? Materials will be available on April 1st.

How to Access the GSO Module

  1. Go to orientation.ohio.edu and log in with your OHIO ID, selecting "Student Login." If you have not set up your OHIO ID, please refer to your admission email for that information.

2. Scroll down to "Graduate" and select your classification:

  • GSO Athens - degree-seeking programs held on the Athens campus
  • GSO Athens Certificate and Non-Degree - all Athens campus certificate and Non-Degree programs
  • GSO OHIO Online - all degree-seeking, non-degree-seeking, and certificate programs through OHIO Online

3. Complete orientation. Make sure to go through all material, quizzes, and acknowledge all certifications that you have completed the module.

Still have questions about GSO? Email gso@ohio.edu.

International Student Orientation

All new international graduate students must register for International Student Orientation.

International Student Orientation

Hazing Prevention Training

All graduate students must complete this training. This course introduces the concept of hazing, why it is illegal, and what OHIO University students, faculty, and staff can do to stop hazing from occurring on our campuses. For more information, visit the Hazing Prevention website.

Hazing Prevention Training

College/Department/Program Orientation

Be sure to check with your academic program regarding any additional orientation activities/events.

New Hire Paperwork (for those hired as a GA, GRS, RA, or TA)

All NEW graduate students will need to complete an I-9 and new hire employment paperwork.

All employment paperwork must be completed no later than your first day of employment or you will not be eligible to begin working.

Complete New Hire Paperwork

Recommended Events

In-person Graduate Student Orientation (GSO) Fall 2024

The Graduate College hosts an in-person orientation for all Athens-based students before classes begin in August. Come meet continuing graduate students, learn about the Ohio University and Athens communities, and meet other incoming graduate students.

These sessions are scheduled for Thursday, August 22, 2024, in the Baker University Center Ballroom at the following times:

  • 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    • for graduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate College, and Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service 
  • 11 AM – 1 PM EDT
    • for graduate students in the Center for International Studies, College of Fine Arts, Russ College of Engineering and Technology, and Scripps College of Communication 
  • 1:30 – 3:30 PM EDT for graduate students in the
    • College of Health Sciences and Professions, College of Business, and Patton College of Education 

RSVP Form

In-person Teaching Assistant Orientation (TAO) Fall 2024

The Graduate College also hosts an in-person orientation for all new graduate students with a TA assignment. Join us for critical information regarding this important role. The TAO will feature an interactive workshop, led by Dr. Jeremy Henkel from the Center for Teaching, Learning and Advancement, about lesson plan building and interaction with students. Directly following will be a demonstration of Canvas, Ohio University's new learning management system, from the Office of Instructional Design.

The TAO is scheduled for Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 4 PM – 6 PM EDT in the Baker University Center Ballroom.

The RSVP form to the left is for both the general orientation, and TAO. Please indicate in that form which events you will be attending.