Graduate Student Orientation 2025/2026 Event Listing
Welcome and welcome back to Nipissing University! Orientation events are designed to provide you with information on various aspects of graduate studies at Nipissing. Both new and returning graduate students are welcome to attend any Orientation-related events.
Graduate Student Orientation Day
Thursday, August 28, 2025 - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (approximately)
Please save the date and register for the Graduate Student Orientation taking place in person on August 28 using our Registration Survey. Orientation will consist of a tour, presentations, lunch, and program specific breakout sessions. Students who register will receive meeting information via email.
9:00 a.m. - Welcome - Meet at NU Front Entrance
9:15 a.m. - Walk & Learn - Join us for a tour of our campus, meet various department representatives who will assist you in your graduate student journey, and collect treats along the way.
11:30 a.m. - School of Graduate Studies Presentation - finish off the tour with a presentation from the School of Graduate Studies
12:00 p.m. - Lunch - Head to the Nipissing University Student Union (NUSU) Student Centre Courtyard for a BBQ lunch
1:00 p.m. - Program Breakout Sessions - Meet with your Graduate Program Coordinator/Chair to learn more about your program of study
Graduate Teaching Assistant Training
TBA
Graduate students who have been assigned a Teaching Assistantship position for the 2025/2026 academic year will be required to attend this session. Learn about best practices, professionalism, mentorship and more useful tools to guide you through your role as a Teaching Assistant. More information and registration will soon be available.
Graduate Student Question & Answer Session
Friday, September 5, 2025 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Virtual)
Do you have questions about graduate studies following your first week of classes? We're here to help. Drop into our online session between 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and ask our team!
Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84945058640?pwd=NA7P8jNXAHRv2a0HOwu2ZmkAc5J6Es.1&from=addon
Meeting ID: 849 4505 8640
Passcode: 885407
Funding Your Graduate Degree Webinar
Friday, September 19th, 2025 at 1:00pm
During this webinar, new and prospective graduate students will learn to navigate the different scholarship and funding opportunities offered both externally and at Nipissing University. Learn about the different deadlines, submission requirements, and tips for applying as you look to fund your graduate degree.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83383116996?pwd=t5Bkt8FNI7iVMXofQzKolaGmbjb9d…
Meeting ID: 833 8311 6996
Passcode: 488593