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Graduate Study

First-Year Graduate Workshop

The workshop, for incoming first-year ESAM graduate students, is designed and taught by current graduate students. Participating will allow you to:

Prepare for Coursework

• Review prerequisite materials
• Introduction to computational software
• Explanation of available resources

Acclimate to Life in the Department

• Campus and building tours
• Overview of department programs and events
• Advice for the year

Build Relationships before Classes Begin

• Meet your classmates and older students
• Q&A sessions over lunch
• Evening excursions (optional)

Agenda

TBD

 

Resource Guide

TGS: Resources for New Students

• Student Services
• Funding

Academic Planning

• Required Registration Sequences
• Master's Degree Logistics

Personal Administration

• Tax Planning and W-4 Form
• Housing

Getting Around

• Interactive Campus Map
• Campus/Evanston Shuttle Map
• Shop-N-Ride
• Campus Parking Information

Colloquia

• ESAM Colloquia
• NICO Seminars
• Mechanical Engineering Seminars

Fellowship Resources

• Office of Fellowships
• NSF GRFP
• Hertz Fellowship
• DOE SCGF