Saunders Graduate Student Orientation

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Graduate Orientation

Welcome to the next chapter of your academic journey! Join us for an engaging and informative orientation designed to help new graduate students transition smoothly into their programs.

During orientation, we will provide you with information to help ensure your success in the program and give you an opportunity to meet with faculty, Program Directors, Student Services staff (including your academic advisors), Career Services, Coop advisors and other graduate students.

You'll learn about academic and program expectations, campus facilities and student support services—all while networking with peers and mentors. This orientation is your chance to ask questions, get guidance, and feel confident stepping into graduate life.

Lunch will be provided.

Don't miss this opportunity to start your program on the right foot. We can’t wait to welcome you!

Visit the Graduate Student Smart Start Checklist to ensure you are set up for success.

Please register here by Friday, August 8, 2025

Registration is Closed

Graduate Student Orientation Schedule
Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Time

Description

Room 
LOW - Max Lowenthal Hall

9-9:30 a.m.

Student Check-In

LOW - Palmer Atrium (1910)

9:30-11 a.m.
  1. Associate Deans' Welcome & Introduction
    John Q Tu (Senior Associate Dean, Saunders College)
    Shal Khazanchi (Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs, Saunders College)
     
  2. Saunders Student Services Team - Student Success
    Peggy Tirrell (Sr. Associate Director of Graduate Business Programs & Admissions, Saunders College)
    Melody Klein & Jennica Dupra (Graduate Academic Advisors, Saunders College)
     
  3. Career Services Introduction
    Julian Huenerfauth (Career Services & Co-op Office)
    Julio Talledo (Assistant Director of Business Development, Saunders College)

LOW - Gueldenpfennig Auditorium (1050)

11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Activity

Campus Wide

12-12:55 p.m.

Lunch

LOW - Susan R. Holliday Center (4050)

12:55-1:20 p.m.

Dean's Welcome & Introduction and Lunch Wrap-Up with Prizes
Jacqueline Mozrall
Dean, Saunders College of Business

LOW - Susan R. Holliday Center (4050)

1:20-1:30 p.m.

Break/Transition

 

1:30-2:30 p.m.

Meet Your Program Director and Peers

2:45-3:45 p.m.

Graduate Student Worker (GSW) Information Session
Peggy Tirrell (Sr. Associate Director of Graduate Business Programs & Admissions, Saunders College)

LOW - Gueldenpfennig Auditorium (1050)
 
Wednesday, August 20 & Thursday, August 21

Time

Description

Room 

Wed/Thurs
9 a.m.-12 p.m
& 1-4 p.m..

Advisor OPEN Walk-in Hours
Melody Klein
Wednesday 8/20 and Thursday 8/21
9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m.

Jennica Dupra
Wednesday 8/20 and Thursday 8/21
9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m.

Saunders Student Services (A300)
Contact
Melody Klein
mfkiao@rit.edu
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Event Snapshot
When and Where
August 19, 2025
9:00 am - 3:45 pm
Room/Location: Palmer Atrium (LOW 1912)
Who

This is an RIT Only Event

Interpreter Requested?

Yes