On-Campus Orientation: August 27, 2011
Orientation Schedule (tentative)
MA in Applied Communication Orientation
Saturday, August 27, School of Communication
Room 226 :
10:00-10:20 Opening and introduction to the program
10:20-10:35 Faculty introductions
10:35-11:05 Student introductions
11:05-11:15 Break
11:15-11:35 Introduction to graduate education
11:35-11:45 Upcoming conferences and their role in graduate education
11:45-12:00 Orientation to online courses
Room 306/340:
12:00-1:00 Lunch (provided)
Room 226 :
1:00-1:30 Review curriculum, required courses, elective course selection, etc.
1:30-1:35 Introduction to the NAU Graduate Student Government
1:35-1:50 Spring course preview/temporary advisors
1:50-2:00 Break
2:00-2:40 Policies, procedures, graduate committees, and theses/projects
2:40-2:50 Break
Room 226:
2:50-3:10 “The Hallway” (open, informal discussion for students; time permitting)
3:10-3:45 Taking online courses: tips and suggestions
3:45-4:00 Open Q&A
4:30-7:00 Social Gathering (off-campus)
Updated 08 August 2011.
