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A video is available for those who missed the November  ETD Review webinar. The video may be downloaded via YouTube or iTunes U.

 

For information on degree completion guidelines and deadlines see Graduate School site.

 

For assistance, in reference to the Graduation 101 Series contact Marija Telbis-Forster mtelbisf@vt.edu .

The Graduate School will be hosting monthly Graduation 101 Webinars. A webinar is a web conferencing and eLearning environment in real time. Webinar participants will need a computer with Internet access, microphone and speakers to fully participate. November’s topic: Removing the Mystery of the ETD Review

When: November  3, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where:  https://virginiatech.webex.com/virginiatech/j.php?ED=293561812&UID=508438147&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D

Meeting Password: (This meeting does not require a password)

For assistance, contact Marija Telbis-Forster mtelbisf@vt.edu 

A video is available for those who missed the October, Graduation Guidelines webinar.  The video may be downloaded via YouTube  or iTunes U.

 

 

For information on degree completion guidelines and deadlines see Graduate School site.

 

 

For assistance, in reference to the Graduation 101 Series contact Marija Telbis-Forster mtelbisf@vt.edu .

The Graduate School will host an open house in the nationally recognized, award-winning Graduate Life Center (GLC) on Friday, October 24, from 10:00am to 3:00pm. 

The open house will include the following activities and opportunities:

• Graduate Student Climate Survey 2013 – discussion of results and next steps
• Tours of the GLC
• Graduate student photo- and art contest
• Information about graduate-student services in the GLC, including career advising, statistical consulting, and counseling
• Graduate student show & tell featuring ice-cream-making with liquid nitrogen; plant propagation; bacteria under microscope; translation of music into senses beyond sound; animation demonstration, and more!
• Light refreshments provided by ABP

The GLC is the first graduate facility of its kind in the nation. A joint venture of the Graduate School, Housing and Residence Life, and Student Centers and Activities, the center offers academic, administrative, professional, residential, and social spaces to promote graduate education and graduate community.

For more information about the event, visit our open house website or contact graduate student services at 540.231.9561.

The Graduate School will be hosting monthly Graduation 101 Webinars. A webinar is a web conferencing and eLearning environment in real time. Webinar participants will need a computer with Internet access, microphone and speakers to fully participate. October’s topic: Graduation Guidelines

When: October 6, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where:  https://virginiatech.webex.com/virginiatech/j.php?ED=293561567&UID=508438147&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D

Meeting Password: (This meeting does not require a password)

For assistance, contact Marija Telbis-Forster mtelbisf@vt.edu 

Fall 2014 graduates should submit their Application for Degree/Certificate through HokieSpa no later than October 1, 2014 in order to have their name listed in the spring commencement bulletin.

See http://graduateschool.vt.edu/academics/commencement_deadlines for more information.  

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A video is available for those who missed the September, Start of Semester Defense Exception (SSDE) webinar.  The video may be downloaded via YouTube or iTunes U.

 

The SSDE request form may be downloaded here.

 

For information on degree completion guidelines and deadlines see Graduate School site.

 

 

For assistance, in reference to the Graduation 101 Series contact Marija Telbis-Forster mtelbisf@vt.edu .

The Graduate School will be hosting monthly Graduation 101 Webinars. A webinar is a web conferencing and eLearning environment in real time. Webinar participants will need a computer with Internet access, microphone and speakers to fully participate. Below is the schedule for the Fall Semester.

September        1, 2014  Topic: Start of Semester Defense Exception (SSDE)

October            6, 2014  Topic: Graduation Guidelines for Graduate Students

November         3, 2014  Topic: Removing the Mystery of the ETD Review

December         1, 2014  Topic: Preparing for Graduation – Final steps for completing your degree

 

Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Where: https://virginiatech.webex.com

For assistance, contact Marija Telbis-Forster mtelbisf@vt.edu 

Orientation Programs:
New graduate student orientation hosted by the Graduate School will be in the auditorium in the Graduate Life Center (GLC) on Friday, August 22, 9:00-11:00. Morning refreshments will be served 8:30-9:00 in the lobby.

We also provide a variety of information sessions and activities to help new students get started in their graduate career, including an information fair in the GLC between August 18-22. The fair features more than 50 campus and community organizations and services. 

Detailed information about the orientation and Welcome Week activities>>

Getting Started as a Student:
An online guide is also available for new students to help them get started. The guide includes information and links to a variety of campus services, including student ID cards, class schedule and registration, tuition payment, policies, health history and immunization requirements, financial resources, campus life and more. Visit the online guide>> .

If you have any questions or concerns about getting started at Virginia Tech, please contact us by phone at 540.231.9561 or by email.