New Student Orientation Events

Friday, August 3

Last Recommended Day to Arrive in Miami

Monday, August 13 through Friday, August 17 10:30am–12noon
SA 114

GSO Distribution of Orientation materials and paperwork. Appointments arranged by GSO.

Wed. Aug. 15, Thurs. Aug. 16 and Friday Aug. 17 2pm–4pm SA 114

GSO Distribution of Orientation materials and paperwork for MPS degree students only. Appointments arranged by GSO

Monday, August 13 through Friday, August 17 9:00am–11:30am and 2:00pm–4pm RSMAS Slab Atrium A office

RSMAS Photo ID’s

Monday, August 13 through Friday, August 17 9:00am–11:30am and 2:00pm–3:30pm S/A 110

Parking Decals for RSMAS

Tuesday Aug. 14 and Wed. Aug 15 10:00am–12:00pm Lobby of MSC building. In front of the Cafeteria.

Rickenbacker Toll Plaza reps to process New or renew toll passes.
Flyer

Friday, August 17 9:00am-11:30am TBA
Information: www.miami.edu/grad under “Events” tab

International Graduate Student Orientation — Mandatory for all International students

Friday, August 17 9:00am-3:00pm RSMAS Library

Meet the library staff, tour the library , stop by the MSGSO merchandise table, and get your laptop set up on the Uprint system

Friday, August 17 3:30pm–5:00pm Gables Campus at the Graduate School
Online registration will be available at: www.miami.edu/grad under “Events” tab

Graduate School open house at Main Campus
*Appetizers and beverages will be served

Sunday, August 19 12:00pm–3:30pm Bank United Center-Fieldhouse
Online registration will be available at: www.miami.edu/grad under “Events” tab

New Graduate Student Orientation

Sunday, August 19 3:30pm-8pm President’s Picnic for New Students

ALL new students, including Freshmen, Graduate/Professional, Transfer & Exchange are welcome to attend. Buses begin loading outside theFieldhouse (next to the BankUnited Center) at 3:30pm, picnic begins at 4:00pm.
Online registration will be available at: www.miami.edu/grad under “Events” tab

Monday, August 20 10:00am–11:30am Auditorium

Welcoming Address	Dean Roni Avissar
School Overview	Dr. Martin Grosell
MSGSO Officers introduction	TBA
RSMAS Computer Facility Overview	Brent Alexander
Campus Security	Matthew Shpiner
Sexual Harassment Committee	TBA
Print Shop services	Doug Tyrrell Jr.
RSMAS Library overview	Angela Clark
Group Photo of Class 2012 by the Stairs RSMAS Courtyard
**Program Directors to take new students back to Division areas.

Monday, August 20 12:30pm Auditorium

MPS Student Meeting

Wednesday, August 22

** CLASSES BEGIN **

Friday, August 24 5:00pm–8pm Courtyard/Volleyball Court

RSMAS New Student BBQ — Food by Sidewalk Salads
Music by TBA
*Hosted by MSGSO and GSO

Tuesday, September 7, 2012 12:00pm MAF Conference Room

New MAF student meeting

Friday September 14, 2012 9:30am-4:30pm Auditorium
If attending please email by Sept 1, 2012: vtejeda@rsmas.miami.edu

RCR course (Res. Ethics course)
Research Ethics Course — Part 1 & Part 2 Break for lunch.
Mandatory attendance provided by Instructor: Dr. Reid Cushman.
Students attending the all day RCR course must complete the online CITI program (www.citiprogram.org) prior to attending class. After completing the online course, print a completion Report and bring it to the live class. NO ONE will be admitted to the live class prior to completing the online CITI RCR course. Instructions for Citi Program see PDF.

Friday September 28, 2012 9:30am–4:30pm Auditorium
If attending please email by Sept 1, 2012: vtejeda@rsmas.miami.edu

RCR course (Res. Ethics course)
Research Ethics Course — Part 1 & Part 2 Break for lunch.
Mandatory attendance provided by Instructor: Dr. Reid Cushman.
Students attending the all day RCR course must complete the online CITI program (www.citiprogram.org) prior to attending class. After completing the online course, print a completion Report and bring it to the live class. NO ONE will be admitted to the live class prior to completing the online CITI RCR course. Instructions for Citi Program see PDF.

Revised: 9/10/2012