New Ph.D. Student Orientation
The orientation program for new Ph.D. students is designed to prepare incoming doctoral students for success at Stevens. Throughout the one-day program, participants will learn what it means to be a doctoral student at Stevens, be introduced to the many programs, services, and resources that exist to support doctoral students, and make connections with faculty, staff, and other students.
Date/Time & Location
New Ph.D. Student Orientation will take place on Thursday, August 26, 10 am – 3:30 pm ET in the Bissinger Room, Howe Center - 4th floor. All new doctoral students are expected to attend orientation. If students are not able to attend the orientation in person, please use this Zoom link (https://stevens.zoom.us/j/93567622015) to watch the live streaming of the orientation.
Registration
Students will receive an email invitation, along with a link to register for orientation by Monday, August 9. Students should complete their registration form by Monday, August 16.
Schedule
A detailed schedule can be found here.
Doctoral Student Pre-Orientation
In the days before New Ph.D. Student Orientation, there will be virtual and in-person events and activities for new doctoral students. These programs are designed to help new doctoral students connect with their peers, prepare for their new role, and learn about the support that Stevens offers.
| Event | Date | Time | Delivery Mode | Location | Registration Link |
| Next Steps for Assistantship & Fellowship Recipients | Thursday, August 5 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Virtual | Zoom (https://stevens.zoom.us/j/93883744312) |
Click here to register |
| Graduate Student Life: Resources & Services | Monday, August 9 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Virtual | Zoom | Click here to register |
| Meet the Writing & Communications Center | Monday, August 9 | 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM | Virtual | Zoom | Click here to register |
| Cultural Connections | Tuesday, August 10 | 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Virtual | Zoom | Click here to register |
| Using the Library Wherever You Are in Fall 2021 | Friday, August 13 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Virtual | Zoom | Click here to register |
| Introduction to CAPS | Wednesday, August 18 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Virtual | Zoom | Click here to register |
| Cultural Connections | Thursday, August 19 | 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Virtual | Zoom | Click here to register |
| Holistic Health & Wellness for Doctoral Students | Wednesday, August 25 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Virtual | Zoom (https://stevens.zoom.us/j/91540665457) |
Click here to register |
Doctoral Student Pre-Orientation programs are free and open to all new doctoral students.
Doctoral Student Welcome Week
In the days after New Ph.D. Student Orientation, there will be virtual and in-person events and activities for new doctoral students. These programs are designed to help new doctoral students connect with their peers, prepare for their new role, and learn about the support that Stevens offers.
| Event | Date | Time | Delivery Mode | Location | Registration Link |
| Virtual Graduate Student Involvement Fair | Friday, August 27 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Virtual | Zoom | Click here to register |
| Shopping Excursion to Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets | Saturday, August 28 | 08:45 AM - 06:00 PM | In-person | Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets | Click here to register |
| Lucky Bamboo Planting | Monday, August 30 | 12:30 PM - 03:30 PM | In-person | Babbio Center - West Patio | Click here to register |
| Movie Under the stars - F9: The Fast Saga | Wednesday, September 1 | 08:00 PM - 11:45 pm | In-person | Palmer Lawn | Click here to register |
| Welcome Picnic | Thursday, September 2 | 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM | In-person | Walker Lawn | Click here to register |
| Friends Kahoot! Virtual Game Night | Thursday, September 2 | TBD | Virtual | Zoom | TBD |
| Graduate Student Involvement Fair | Friday, September 3 | 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM | In-person | Babbio East Patio | Click here to register |
| Hornblower Cruise Lunch Cruise | Saturday, September 4 | 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM | In-person | Weehawken | TBD |
| Time Management Skills for Doctoral Students | Wednesday, September 8 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | In-person | TBD | Click here to register |
| Game Night with Doctoral Student Peer Mentors | Friday, September 10 | 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM | In-person | Gateway North, Room 204 | Click here to register |
Doctoral Student Welcome Week programs are free and open to all new doctoral students.