Graduate Student Orientation
Welcome to LMU. Opportunity Awaits.
Saturday, August 16, 2025
(All times listed are in Pacific Standard Time.)
Graduate Student Welcome
WELCOME TO THE PRIDE.
You are joining a vibrant community of dynamic professionals. In anticipation of the upcoming year, please utilize the on-demand resource modules and attend the virtual graduate student orientation program. Each of these offerings is designed to educate you about LMU and cultivate the important connections that ultimately lead to student success.
10:00 a.m. PT
All graduate students are invited to join LMU leadership for a warm welcome to LMU.
Departmental Sessions
LMU SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
• 10:30 a.m. | School of Education Welcome
LMU ORIENTATION PROGRAMS
10:45 a.m. | Getting Started at LMU
This general orientation session is for any LMU graduate student who does not have a departmental session scheduled during this time.
General Sessions
12:30 p.m. PT | Library Resources and Services
Hosted by the William H. Hannon Library
Join staff from the William H. Hannon Library to gather information about the resources, academic databases, and support tools you can leverage for classroom learning and research.
1:15 p.m. PT | Career & Professional Planning for Graduate Students
Hosted by Career & Professional Development
Join this session with LMU Career & Professional Development to learn more about the tools you can utilize to advance your career and achieve professional goals.
2:00 p.m. PT | Financial Aid for Graduate Students
Hosted by Financial Aid
Attend this webinar for helpful insights about your financial aid award. Financial Aid staff will be available to address any questions you have.
LMU’s Writing Center offers LMU graduate students in all disciplines the opportunity to develop and hone academic writing skills in consultation with trained tutors. This session will provide an overview of how graduate students can utilize this resource for immediate support and long-term growth.
3:30 p.m. PT | Graduate Ministry Meet-and-Greet
Hosted by Graduate Ministry
Join Graduate Ministry for a meet-and-greet with Sr. Maria Lai. Graduate Ministry offers space to Believe, to Belong, and to Become, promoting spiritual growth and faith formation for students throughout their graduate studies.
International Graduate Orientation
Friday, August 22, 2025
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. PST
Malone Student Center, The Hill (MAL 460C)
All new international graduate students entering in Summer Session I, II, or Fall 2025 are required to attend an orientation session with the Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) prior to the start of the Fall 2025 semester. Learn more about the support LMU provides for international graduate students as well as important details about visa requirements and maintaining your student status.
Graduate Onboarding Modules
LMU has developed customized onboarding modules that cover a variety of helpful topics to provide a seamless transition for new graduate students. The content is provided on demand, allowing you to watch at your own pace.
Get StartedGSLMU
Sign into LEO with your LMU username and password to join the Graduate Students of LMU. GSLMU is a student governance organization that advocates for all university graduate students.
GSLMU Fall Welcome - Aug. 23
New graduate students are invited to an on-campus welcome event on Saturday, August 23 starting at 2:30pm (Pacific Time). As part of this event, you may choose to participate in a campus tour, graduate student happy hour, involvement fair, food truck festival, or outdoor movie night.
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