Graduate Student Orientation

UF New Graduate Student Orientation

  • Recommended for all new graduate students.
  • The only REQUIRED session is provided for incoming international students on F-1 visas.
  • Offered through GradStart, a Canvas-based orientation program including live workshops and information sessions. Incoming Fall 2023 students should have access to GradStart on August 1, 2023.
  • More information, including a schedule of events, will be available through the UF Graduate School’s orientation website.

College of Pharmacy New Graduate Student Orientation

  • Required for ALL NEW graduate students
  • Held in-person at the main UF campus in Gainesville. Lake Nona students may participate via video streaming from their campus.
  • The Office of Graduate Education will provide more information closer to the start of Fall term.

Department New Graduate Student Orientation

  • To be arranged by each department for their incoming students. Please contact the department Graduate Coordinator for more information.