Graduate Student Orientation

Welcome to Graduate School at TWU!

Congratulations on your acceptance to graduate school at Texas Woman’s University! You’ve taken a bold step toward advancing your education, your career, and your future—and we’re thrilled to have you here.

What you need to know

At TWU, there is a general online New Graduate Student Orientation that is coordinated by the Graduate School. You will receive communication about this from the Graduate School via email in early August and the orientation will be open starting Monday, August 18. In addition, your academic department may also have a program-specific orientation. Be on the lookout for communication from your department about what to expect and how to prepare.

To learn more about your specific graduate program and connect with your department, visit the Programs & Majors page.

For general information, resources, and support services available to you as a graduate student, check out our website. Whether you’re looking for funding opportunities, thesis/dissertation guidelines, or professional development resources—we’ve got you covered.

Welcome to the next chapter of your journey.

How to participate in Graduate Student Orientation

On August 18th, log into Canvas at twu.instructure.com, using your Pioneer Portal username and password. On your Dashboard, select the course titled New Graduate Student Orientation.

Orientation materials will be there for you in the Canvas site, where you’ll also have opportunities to engage with other students on the discussion board.

On Wednesday, August 20th, at 6 p.m., we will have a virtual session with current TWU graduate students. The panelists will share their experiences as graduate students at TWU. You will have the opportunity to ask questions during the Q&A session. This graduate student panel discussion is a highlight of the week; students often tell us how much they appreciate the opportunity to hear from more experienced graduate students.

Additional resources

Guide to Online Learning: This is an excellent resource for all students taking online, in-person, or hybrid courses. Information includes what to expect from an online course and information about Canvas and other key services available online.

IT Service Desk: This is the place to receive technology support. You can also call or live chat with a TWU employee about any technology issues. Visit TWU Technology or call 940-898-3971.

The Graduate School: The Graduate School offers support and guidance from the time of your enrollment to your graduation. Visit our website, contact us at 940-898-3415, or send us a message at gradschool@twu.edu.

Campus Alliance for Resource Education (CARE): CARE is a great place to start if you have questions or concerns and are not sure where to begin. The CARE office has a wealth of information and takes great pride in providing exceptional customer service.

Graduate School FAQ page: This page provides links to many graduate student resources and campus services.

Are you a new Graduate Teaching Assistant?

In addition to the mandatory Graduate Assistant Orientation/Training through TWU’s Bridge platform, we also encourage you to visit the Graduate Teaching Assistant Resources page to review the many resources available to you as a new GTA.

Visit the catalog to learn more about Graduate Teaching Assistants

We appreciate you as a new graduate student at Texas Woman’s and hope you have an excellent fall semester. Please be sure to sign up for the New Graduate Student Orientation. We’re looking forward to connecting with you!

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