Incoming Graduate Students
Incoming Graduate Students
Welcome to the UNCSA graduate student family. There are several items for you to do before you arrive on campus. This section will walk you through what needs to happen.
Key Dates
- July 18-19 Online Student Orientation
- Aug 9-18 Early orientation period for Design & Production (Animatronics, Costume Design, Scene Design, Scenic Art, Stage Properties, Wig & Makeup)
- Aug 14-18 Orientation period for Design & Production (Production Project Management, Costume Technology, Stage Automation, Sound Design, Technical Direction)
- Aug 14-21 Orientation period for Filmmaking and Music
- Aug. 14 - New graduate students arrive
- Aug. 21 - University classes begin

Orientation Key Dates
- July 18-19 Online Orientation Period
- Aug 9-18 Early orientation period for Design & Production (Animatronics, Costume Design, Scene Design, Scenic Art, Stage Properties, Wig & Makeup)
- Aug 14-18 Orientation period for Design & Production (Production Project Management, Costume Technology, Stage Automation, Sound Design, Technical Direction)
- Aug 14-21 Orientation period for Filmmaking and Music
- Aug. 14 - New graduate students arrive
- Aug. 21 University classes begin

New Graduate Student Checklist
The Graduate checklist gives you a list from what to pack to what forms to complete. There are several things that need to be complete during the summer before you arrive on campus.
graduate Checklist

What to bring
Not sure what to pack? Don't worry, we've got your packing list of materials, supplies and suggestions to bring to campus as well as your first day of classes.
Packing List

Stepping onto Campus
Orientation is more than moving in, but it is jumping into being a Fighting Pickle. Find out about assessments and placement tests, meetings and fun ways to meet other Pickles!
Orientation ScheduleQuestions?
The answer to your question may be in our Frequently Asked Questions list. If you can't find the answer regarding new student orientation, email us orientation@uncsa.edu or call 336-770-3283.
Who to Contact
Admissions
336-770-3290
admissions@uncsa.edu
Dining Services
336-770-3327
ESL Program & Writing Center
Nora Streed
336-726-6965
Financial Aid
336-770-3297
finaid@uncsa.edu
Information Technology
336-770-3300
TechnologySupport@uncsa.edu
International Advisor
Natalie Parker
internationaladvisor@uncsa.edu
One Card (Campus ID)
336-770-1429
Registrar
336-770-3295
registrar@uncsa.edu
Residence Life
336-770-3280
Student Accounts & Bursar
336-770-1416
Directors of Graduate Studies
Eric Nottke, Design & Production
Lauren Vilchik, Filmmaking
David Winkelman, Music
School of Design & Production
Brook Austin
336-770-3214
austinb@uncsa.edu
School of Filmmaking
Dolores Watson
336-770-1332
watsond@uncsa.edu
School of Music
David Winkelman
336-770-1315
winked@uncsa.edu
Advancement/Family Giving
Shannon Wright
336-770-1427
wrights@uncsa.edu