As a newly admitted graduate student, you may have all sorts of questions about what to do next. This guide will help you navigate the start of your graduate career.
接受你的录取通知
接受你的录取通知 is important as it starts the process of finalizing your 研究生 school admission. 的 link to accept your admission is found in your admission letter.
Activate your Electronic ID 和 set up your campus email address
To activate your electronic services at NDSU you must complete both the "申请你的NDSU帐户"和"在NDSU注册您的服务“进程.
To access IT services at NDSU, you must activate your electronic ID. Your electronic ID is usually your Firstname.姓. Your electronic ID gives you access to computer clusters, 图书馆服务, 黑板上 和 your NDSU e-mail account.
你的NDSU邮箱, 比如邮政和校园邮件, is an official means by which the university communicates with students. 的 university expects that email communication is received 和 read by students. 的 研究生院 和 your department will send you information via this email address, 所以一定要经常检查.
联系你的部门或导师
Your advisor’s contact information is in your admission letter. You may also find contact information in the 校园目录. During your initial communication, ask:
- Are there specific tasks you must complete prior to your arrival
- Is there a departmental orientation session 和 where you may find more information
- Should you register prior to your arrival 和 for which courses
- Is there a student h和book 和 where you may find that information
- Other questions about your program that you may have
Start the onboarding process for your assistantship
New graduate assistants must complete certain items before your beginning the assistantship. 去 研究生助理入职 网页查询详情.
提交疫苗接种记录
og电子平台官网 requires certain vaccinations per NDSU政策162. Vaccination requirements, documentation requirements 和 other vaccine information are found on the 学生健康服务网站.
Non-compliant students may receive a registration hold on their account that will prevent them from registering for future classes. International students are exempt from deadlines as they can receive immunizations upon arrival to North Dakota at their required 国际学生筛选 任命.
找到住房
当你计划去新大念书的时候, we encourage you to consider the many options for graduate student housing on campus by exploring the 居住生活 website: www.xxlwkl.com/reslife.
All NDSU apartments welcome not only students, but also their spouses 和/or children. 的 居住生活 website also includes an online form to assist in roommate matching.
Familiarize yourself with policies 和 support services
Being aware of NDSU 和 研究生院 policies is one key component for student success. 的 大学目录 是政策信息的来源吗. 的 研究生院 is here to help you interpret 和 follow these policies.
我们的校园, 以及法戈社区, has a number of resources 可用 to students 和 their families. Do not hesitate to seek out resources as you need them. We want you to feel supported on our campus 和 in our community.
点击这里了解更多信息 新大的学生支持服务.
注册课程
Students register for classes through 校园连接. Each semester, prior to registration, you are required to accept the 财务义务协议. 的re are very detailed instructions regarding 添加类 和 把类 可用. If you have trouble with registering, contact your Academic Support Specialist for assistance.
NDSU使用 黑板上 for its online learning management system. In 黑板上, students can view the course syllabus, access 和 submit assignments, 和 take tests.
获取NDSU卡
All students must get an NDSU Card (Student ID) on or before the first day of classes (distance students are not required to have an ID card). 的 NDSU Card Center in the Memorial Union issues the card. You must have your NDSU Card to access many of the services at NDSU.
新研究生迎新活动
的 online orientation for graduate students. provides information to help you begin your graduate studies 和 become familiar with resources on campus. All new graduate students are required to complete the guide. 指南在 gradschool.xxlwkl.com.
在学期的第一天, the 研究生院 hosts a welcome event for all all incoming 和 returning graduate students to gather 和 learn about academic, 专业, 和 social activities designed specifically for them. Establishing connections 和 developing a sense of community as graduate students at NDSU is an important part of the 研究生院 experience.