New Graduate Student Orientation
The New Graduate Student Orientation is a self-paced, online resource for all new graduate students. Explore essential campus and community resources, learn about the services available to you and discover ways to make the most of your academic journey at the University of Wyoming.
Graduate Assistantship Onboarding
Graduate students with assistantship or teaching responsibilities have additional onboarding requirements. The process includes online onboarding for graduate assistants and a learning community for graduate teaching assistants with first-time teaching responsibilities.
Graduate Assistant Onboarding
All graduate students with a first-time Graduate Assistantship (GRA, GAA or GTA) must complete the online Graduate Assistant Onboarding course through WyoLearn if they have not completed it previously. The course covers important information and expectations for graduate assistants and must be completed to maintain GA eligibility. Graduate assistants only need to complete the onboarding course once.
GTA Learning Community
Graduate Teaching Assistants with first-time teaching responsibilities who have not previously completed a GTA symposium must also complete the SGE-ECTL GTA Learning Community. The program includes five in-person sessions completed during one semester and is offered in both fall and spring. GTAs only need to complete the learning community once. The course has no academic credit or cost, but completion is required to maintain eligibility for a GTA.
Your Graduate Student Checklist & Next Steps
You’re admitted and ready to begin your graduate journey at the University of Wyoming. Follow these steps to make sure you’re ready for your first semester and connected with the resources you’ll need as a graduate student.
Let your graduate program know that you intend to enroll at UW. Each graduate program has its own process for confirming your intent to enroll, so follow the instructions provided by your program.
Unlike undergraduate students, graduate students do not need to pay an enrollment deposit to confirm their intent to enroll.
If you were admitted before completing your most recent degree, have your final college transcript sent directly to the UW Admissions Office once it becomes available. Your admission is not final until all required final transcripts are received. Missing transcripts may delay financial assistance and could prevent you from enrolling in future semesters.
Set up your UW username, password and email account as soon as possible. Your UW email and WyoWeb account are your primary sources for important university information. WyoWeb also gives you access to WyoRecords, enrollment information and financial aid.
Be sure to check your UW email regularly for messages from the university and your graduate program.
Laramie-campus graduate students must provide proof of required immunizations before registering for classes, including documentation of the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination.
Submit your immunization records to UW Student Health Services and contact them with questions about your health requirements.
Explore financial aid, scholarships and other funding opportunities available to graduate students. Students seeking need-based federal financial aid must complete the FAFSA and should pay attention to applicable deadlines.
Graduate assistantships may also provide funding and other benefits. Contact your graduate program for information about assistantship opportunities and eligibility.
All new graduate students are required to complete the New Graduate Student Orientation. This self-paced, online course introduces essential campus and community resources and helps you learn more about the services and opportunities available to support you during your graduate journey.
If you are beginning a graduate assistantship or have teaching responsibilities, you may have additional onboarding requirements. Graduate assistants should complete the required Graduate Assistant Onboarding course, while Graduate Teaching Assistants with first-time teaching responsibilities may also need to complete the GTA Learning Community.
If you are moving to Laramie, explore your housing options early. Graduate students are not required to live in university housing, but UW offers on-campus housing options.
International graduate students have additional resources and requirements to complete before beginning their studies. Connect with International Students & Scholars to learn about immigration requirements, orientation and other services available to international students.
International graduate students applying for a teaching assistantship also have additional English-language proficiency requirements.
As you begin your program, familiarize yourself with the expectations and milestones for completing your master's or doctoral degree. Your graduate program and advisor can help you understand your program-specific requirements and plan your path toward graduation.
Use the graduate student timeline and other Graduate Education resources to stay on track throughout your degree.
Advising & Registering for classes
Meeting with your advisor and selecting classes is a crucial step in starting your program. Each program has its own approach to advising, tailored to best support its students. Be sure to reach out to your program before the semester begins to learn about the advising process and connect with your advisor. They’ll help with class selection and registration, setting you up for a successful semester!
Not sure who to contact? Connect with us if you are having trouble reaching your advisor.
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