Welcome!
Pre-orientation & Orientation Activities
Hello from the College of Graduate Studies and the Graduate Admissions team. We would like to welcome you to the University of Idaho and the Vandal family. We along with the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA) will host a welcome reception/orientation on Sunday, August 25 at 4:00 PM in the Idaho Commons Building (Room to be anounced). Immediately following the orientation event, will be the President’s BBQ (on the Administration Lawn) to which you are invited as well. These events allow you the opportunity to meet fellow students, faculty, and the acting President of the university.
To get you ready to start Graduate School, we are offering a virtual pre-orientation via the College of Graduate Studies | Admitted Students Pages. Complete the following items under pre-orientation activities and watch or review the items under the virtual orientation activities:
Pre-orientation & Orientation Activities
We look forward to meeting you in person on August 25 at the Welcome Reception and Orientation and wish you much success as you start your graduate program.
Best wishes,
Jie Chen
Dean, College of Graduate Studies
Jerry McMurtry
Associate Dean, College of Graduate Studies
Hello from the College of Graduate Studies and the Graduate Admissions team. We would like to welcome you to the University of Idaho and the Vandal family. We along with the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA) will host a welcome reception/orientation on Sunday, August 25 at 4:00 PM in the Idaho Commons Building (Room to be anounced). Immediately following the orientation event, will be the President’s BBQ (on the Administration Lawn) to which you are invited as well. These events allow you the opportunity to meet fellow students, faculty, and the acting President of the university.
To get you ready to start Graduate School, we are offering a virtual pre-orientation via the College of Graduate Studies | Admitted Students Pages. Complete the following items under pre-orientation activities and watch or review the items under the virtual orientation activities:
Pre-orientation & Orientation Activities
We look forward to meeting you in person on August 25 at the Welcome Reception and Orientation and wish you much success as you start your graduate program.
Best wishes,
Jie Chen
Dean, College of Graduate Studies
Jerry McMurtry
Associate Dean, College of Graduate Studies

