{"id":35464,"date":"2024-04-17T16:25:50","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T23:25:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/grad-handbook\/?page_id=35464"},"modified":"2024-04-17T16:30:21","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T23:30:21","slug":"getting-students-started","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/grad-handbook\/guiding-students\/getting-students-started\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Students Started"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7bcaf083\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b8ea20bb gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fc47554a gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-ee2ed113 gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Orientations for New Students<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-691e05dd\">\n\n<p>You should provide a program specific orientation for new graduate students to get them off to the best start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Office of Graduate Studies also provides a new student orientation to acquaint incoming students to the many resources at Eastern Washington University. This orientation is available in Canvas. It serves as a resource for students and faculty to refer back to as they progress towards graduation.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-25d6b18c gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-58451a4d gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">International Students<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d65aea4f\">\n\n<p><strong>School of Global Learning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The School of Global Learning has services to acclimate and assist new students and a variety of resources aimed at international students. For students from different cultures, attention may be needed to address:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>English language strengths and weaknesses (the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/sgl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">School of Global Learning<\/a>&nbsp;is a helpful resource)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How research and originality of thought are paramount to their program, beyond grades or performing to stated measures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Norms and standards regarding research and academic integrity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assimilating with the student body<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Immigration and travel guidelines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After being admitted, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/sgl\/\">School of Global Learning<\/a>&nbsp;hosts a quarterly immigration check-in and orientation that is a required event for all newly admitted international students, international transfer students, and students who have completed the English Language Institute (ELI) coursework and received full academic admission to EWU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who do not attend the orientation or the check-in will have a hold placed on their student account and will not be able to register for classes. More information on the annual orientation and check-in can be found on the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/global.ewu.edu\/\">EWU Global website&nbsp;<\/a>under&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/goe\/orientation\/\">Arrival, Check-in and Orientation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cb5d8761 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-bc05ad80 gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Additional Considerations and resource links<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5a34e8a0\">\n\n<p>Issues that may delay candidacy advancement include but are not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Often program directors are called upon to give guidance in personal matters such as health and wellness, conflict resolution, and personal development when a graduate student is moving into the next stage of study, research, or career advancement. You should be familiar with the many resources offered at the University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Department<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Great for help with\u2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/apply\/financial-aid-scholarships-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Financial Aid<\/a><\/td><td>Allocating funds for students<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/police\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EWU Police<\/a><\/td><td>Safety and security concerns<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/student-life\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dean of Students<\/a><\/td><td>Questions about problems students are facing: Title IX<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/dss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Disability Support<\/a><\/td><td>Disability questions and accommodations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/careercenter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Career Services<\/a><\/td><td>Professional development opportunities<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/global.ewu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">School of Global Learning<\/a><\/td><td>Study abroad, support for international students, questions about international students<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/records-and-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Records &amp; Registration<\/a><\/td><td>Grade changes, holds, and registration<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You should provide a program specific orientation for new graduate students to get them off to the best start. The Office of Graduate Studies also provides a new student orientation to acquaint incoming students to the many resources at Eastern Washington University. This orientation is available in Canvas. 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