SMU’s Fall 2021 Graduate Student Orientation will be offered virtually through most of August. An overview of the agenda appears below and includes useful and time-saving information about student resources, parking, SMU IDs, career center services, library collections and hours, SMU’s health center, campus technology support, University policies, and special funding opportunities. Simmons' newly admitted graduate students are encouraged to participate.

Graduate Student Orientation: Fall 2021
Virtual via Canvas

All Newly Admitted Graduate Students

Additional Topics for Newly Admitted International Graduate Students (potentially helpful)

Welcome to SMU
- video

 International Students Overview
- video
Graduate Student Resources
- video addressing parking, ID services, career center services, library collections and hours, campus technology support, special funding opportunities, etc.		 International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Office
- video

Graduate Student Resources Center: Quiz
- 70% score required

 Getting Cleared to Enroll and Acquire Active Student Status
- video
Health and Safety
- video
 Transitioning to the U.S. Classroom
- video
Health and Safety: Quiz
- 70% score required
 Living in Dallas, Texas
- video
Student Conduct, Student Support, and Title IX Regulations
- video
 Adjusting to U.S. Culture and Navigating Culture Shock
- video
Student Conduct, Student Support, and Title IX: Quiz
- 70% score required
 Health and Mental Wellness for International Students
- video
Q&A with Current Students and Faculty
- opportunity for live viewing before Aug. 13 and recorded viewing after
 Important Reminders About U.S. Laws and Safety
- video
Course Information Acknowledgement
- submission form
 Closing
- video

Three students sitting around a table in a classroom. One of the students is raising a hand to ask a question.