New Graduate Student School Orientations
You are embarking on what will be a powerfully challenging and rewarding time in your graduate school life. Your training here begins with New Student Orientation. Schedules and dates are below.
Key Dates
May 29 Detailed orientation schedule publishedMid-June Online Student Orientation
June 15 Academic registration for arts classes
August 3 Prevention Education Courses Available
August 12-22 Early orientation period for Design & Production (Animatronics, Costume Design, Scene Design, Scenic Art, Stage Properties, Wig & Makeup)
August 17-24 Orientation period for Design & Production (Production Project Management, Costume Technology, Stage Automation, Sounds Design, Technical Direction)
August 17-24 Orientation period for Filmmaking and Music
August 17 New graduate students arrive
August 24 University classes begin
New Student Virtual Orientation
All recorded links for the online virtual orientation sessions in June will be posted below.
Mid-June
8:45 a.m. UNCSA Orientation to Health, Counseling Services, Student Support & Assistance(opens in new tab)
10 a.m. UNCSA Safety, Security & Student Conduct Session(opens in new tab)
11 a.m. UNCSA Student Government & Orientation Session(opens in new tab)
1 p.m. Student Clubs & Organizations and Campus Activities Session(opens in new tab)
2 p.m. Transportation Housing Dining and One Card Session(opens in new tab)
4 p.m. UNCSA International Student Session
Graduate In-Person Orientation Schedule
We're excited to have the newest batch of Pickles on campus soon! The detailed orientation schedule will be published on this webpage on May 29, 2026.