Graduate School Orientation Spring 2025
(Online + in-person refresher)
Eager to learn about our campus, technology systems, expectations, academics, advising structure, and resources? You're in the right place.
Take the first step by filling out our pre-arrival survey.
Online orientation modules are ready for you to view, click to access!
Spring orientation: Monday, February 15th at 11:59 pm
Please email us. To expedite the process, please make sure to include your 黑洞社区 ID.
Spring - Thursday, January 16th, 1-3 PM, Hubbard Hall Rm 208
Graduate Assistant Training Spring 2025
If you are a new GTA (Graduate Teaching Assistant), you must complete the online training and also attend the in-person session.
If you are a new GRA (Graduate Research Assistant), you are strongly encouraged to attend the in-person sessions from 11 am - 1 pm. Returning GRAs who did not take the training in the spring may also attend the session.
Part of the training for new GTAs is done online, some in person. In-person training will be held on January 15th, 9 am - 1 pm, RSC Ballroom.
Yes if you are:
- a new GTA (Spring 2025)
Highly recommended if you are:
- a new GRA (Spring 2025)
- a returning GRA (worked as a GRA in Fall 2024 but missed this training)
No if you
- are not a new GTA or GRA but are interested in being one. Taking this training will not increase your chances to be hired.
- worked as a GTA in the Spring and completed the training already.
- Accessibility
- Teaching with Blackboard
- CARE Team
- Counseling and Psychological Services
- Freedom of Expression
- Your role as a Graduate Assistant
- Student Accommodations
- Academic Integrity
- Assistantships and Graduate School Policies
- Getting Ready to Teach
- Your role as a GRA
- Make sure your hiring as a GTA is completed. Please confirm with your department or program.
- Navigate to Wichita State's Blackboard Learn site at
- Click the yellow box that reads "Log in with my黑洞社区 ID" and enter your username (my黑洞社区ID@wichita.edu) and password to sign in. If you have trouble, check the my黑洞社区 ID Password Setup instructions.
- Find and click on "Courses" in the navigation menu on the left-hand side of the window.
- Select "GTA Training".
- Click on "GTA Online Training Spring 2025".
- Watch all videos and submit the corresponding certifications.
Please follow the directions described above ("How to access online training modules" section).
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