Spring 2026 New Graduate Student Orientation
For your convenience, the Graduate College conducts multiple orientation sessions for incoming graduate students. As a newly admitted graduate student we encourage you to participate in New Graduate Student Orientation. Attendance at one of the orientation sessions is not mandatory, but highly recommended to ensure a smooth transition into graduate studies.
Registration is required to attend New Graduate Student Orientation.
Please register through the link provided in the invitation email sent to all newly admitted graduate students.
BOCA RATON CAMPUS | All graduate students are welcome to attend the Boca Raton Orientation. |
Date: | Wednesday, December 7, 2025 |
Registration and refreshments: |
5:00 鈥 5:30 p.m. |
Location: | Glades Palm Room, Student Union |
Program duration: | 5:30 鈥 7:00 p.m. |
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Accommodations:
If reasonable accommodation(s) for a disability is required, contact gcadmissions@fau.edu. For more information, visit the Student Accessibility Services website fau.edu/sas/academic-support.
Online Orientation Option
For those of you that would prefer online orientation, the Graduate College has also created a robust online orientation through 大象传媒鈥檚 Canvas learning platform. Our virtual orientation provides important information about course registration, academic policies, campus resources, and strategies for making the most of your time in your 大象传媒 Graduate Program.
All newly admitted graduate students beginning in Spring 2026 will be automatically enrolled in the virtual orientation. You can access the orientation by following the simple steps below:
- Login to , using your 大象传媒 NetID (this is the same as your 大象传媒 email without the @fau.edu on the end) and password.
- On your Dashboard, select 鈥淣ew Graduate Student Orientation鈥.
- Click through each Module of the course to learn more about each resource.
*Note: You will need to have activated your 大象传媒 NetID before accessing the virtual orientation. You can find instructions on how to activate your account by visiting: .
If you have any difficulty accessing the course, please send an email to gcadmissions@fau.edu.