Graduate School Orientation Spring 2023

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Eager to learn about our campus, technology systems, expectations, academics, advising structure, and resources? You're in the right place.

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How to Access Online Orientation Content

1. Make sure you've set up your myWSU ID Password using the information provided in your admissions letter. If you have trouble, check the myWSU ID Password Setup instructions

2. Navigate to Wichita State's Blackboard Learn site at https://blackboard.wichita.edu

3. Click the yellow box that reads "Log in with myWSU ID"  and enter your username (myWSUID@wichita.edu) and password to sign in

Navigating Blackboard:

1. Find and click organizations in the navigation menu on the left-hand side of the window

2. Select "Graduate School Orientation"

3. This will open the landing page for our Orientation content showing three modules:

  • Welcome-- In this module you'll get to know Wichita, WSU, and the Graduate School and learn about WSU's different student technology systems.
  • Conduct, Academics, & Advising--In this module, you'll learn about conduct expectations, academics, and advising for Graduate Students at WSU.
  • Resources--In this module, you'll learn about the most used and inquired-about resources available to all graduate students on campus.

4. Within each of these modules are lessons to review and quizzes to test your knowledge. 

Due Date

All quizzes have a due date of February 13, 11:59 PM CST.

Faculty & Staff Access

Please email us. To expedite the process, please make sure to include your WSU ID.

Grad Student Welcome Activities

Graduate Student Welcome Activities will begin on January 3. Detailed schedule still pending.