Graduate Student Academic Onboarding

Welcome!

We are serious about helping you succeed. The Graduate Student Academic Onboarding is designed for new graduate students and students who are returning after a break. We will help make sure you are ready to start that first class or pick up where you left off.

Questions? Email Advising

Join Us at the Upcoming New Graduate Student Academic Onboarding Session

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Virtual Sessions via Zoom

We offer academic onboarding sessions via Zoom the week prior to the Fall 1 term in August, and the Spring 1 term in January.

Please check back here closer to the term start date to RSVP for an upcoming orientation.

New International Graduate Student Onboarding in St. Louis

Friday, March 14, 2025

11 a.m.–2 p.m. New Student Resource Fair (Location: University Center)

Parking is available in the Parking Garage located at 572 Garden Avenue. 63119

For more details, visit the Multicultural Center and International Student Affairs (MCISA) International Student Life Connections page (login required).

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Orientation Makes a Difference

The Graduate Student Academic Onboarding is designed to provide new Webster University graduate students and students returning after a break with critical and timely information for a successful start in graduate school.

Graduate Advising

We're Excited to Meet You!

Our Goals

Connect students to the Webster community and share in their excitement about graduate school.
Help new students in making the transition to graduate school.
Familiarize new graduate students with the mission, programs and services of the University.
Inform students of campus services and resources that will enhance their academic success.
Provide students the opportunity to interact with other students, faculty and staff.
Understand the financial and time commitment required for graduate school.