Orientation and Trainings
Trainings, Orientations, and Resources
The Graduate School seeks to support our students through all phases of their graduate careers with timely information, opportunities, and resources.
New Student Info Sessions
We offer Zoom info sessions for incoming graduate students. Learn about new student basics like setting up your accounts, registration, parking and housing in Bellingham, student services, and more. Bring your questions!
The Summer 2026 session will be held on Thursday, August 13th, at 4:00pm. Invitations were sent to the email address used on your admissions application.
Fall New Grad Student Open Houses
Monday, September 21 and Tuesday, September 22
10:00 to 1:00 in the Kitto Graduate Student Hub
Choose the day that works for you!
More information will be emailed in early September.
Graduate School Resources and Information
This Canvas course is an online orientation and collection of resources that you can refer to throughout your time in graduate school at Western. Topics include student basics and campus resources; working with faculty; academic and career planning; impostor syndrome; finances; and more. You should automatically gain access to the course the week after confirming your admission.
Teaching Assistant Resources
This Canvas course for Graduate Teaching Assistants is set up as a primer for first time TA's, helping you to get started in the classroom or lab. You can self-enroll at the course link below.
Research Integrity
Graduate students conducting research as a Research Assistant or for a thesis or project may be required to complete appropriate training.
Research Integrity & Compliance administers these trainings and can answer your questions about requirements and processes.