Graduate Student Orientation

Spring 2020

Graduate Student Orientation

(all graduate students)

Congratulations on your acceptance and decision to attend LIM College!

Graduate Student Orientation: Monday, January 6 and Tuesday, January 7, 2020.

The Graduate Orientation and Workshops consists of several workshops and seminars to prepare you to begin graduate school. You will receive detailed information about all the events that take place upon your arrival.

This mandatory event serves as your formal introduction to all that LIM has to offer. We encourage you to ask lots of questions, actively participate, become acquainted with new friends, and learn what will be expected of you as a member of the LIM community.

Orientation Highlights

A panel discussion that will provide the inside scoop on academics, involvement, and life at LIM.
Presentations and opportunities to interact with faculty and staff will allow you to learn more about the many campus resources available to assist in your success.
Career-focused sessions where you can meet with a Career Coach, have your resume reviewed, and take a professional LinkedIn headshot.
Academic and faculty advisors will inform you about your area of study and departmental expectations.They will also help you register for classes while you are here! (by appointment only) Please email mpsfollowup@limcollege.edu to schedule an appointment during orientation.
You can also sign up for an optional "store tour" on Wed. morning. Join us as we go behind-the-scenes at a local retail establishment to learn how it runs.

Get social and share your experience with us and your family via Twitter, Instagram, and the Graduate Facebook Group!

The Office of Student Life looks forward to hearing from you and seeing you at Orientation. If you have any questions or concerns please call the Office of Student Life at 646.388.8429 or email us at orientation@limcollege.edu.

International Graduate Student Orientation

(international students only)

Congratulations on your acceptance and decision to attend LIM College!

International Graduate Student Orientation: Monday, January 6, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday, January 7, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

New international students are REQUIRED to attend Graduate Student Orientation AND International Graduate Student Orientation.

International Student Orientation is geared towards our international students. The program, in its entirety, is offered by the Division of Student Affairs in cooperation with many other LIM offices. The program includes various mandatory educational sessions and social activities to prepare international students to adjust to life at LIM, life in New York City, and life in the United States.

All international students should plan to arrive in New York City by Sunday, January 5, 2020 at the latest. Students must make sure they have entered the United States by the start of International Graduate Student Orientation.

Mandatory New Student Check-In

Federal regulations require that newly-admitted international F-1 students must report to the Office of International Student Services (iss@limcollege.edu) at the time of Graduate ISO to confirm their arrival on LIM's campus for required government reporting and to understand important immigration regulations and procedures required of F-1 students.

During the Mandatory New Student Check-in:

You will meet Kate Levy, Manager, International Student Services and Nilyufer Namazova, International Student Success Coach
You can ask questions about International Student Orientation and travel documents
You can ask questions about life at LIM College
You can ask questions about New Student Orientation & Graduate Workshops (for all incoming graduates): orientation@limcollege.edu

As a reminder, the first day of classes is Monday, January 13, 2020.