Graduate (re)Orientation
Graduate (re)orientation is a School of Graduate Studies initiative designed to help graduate students stay connected, stay motivated, and maintain momentum as they move beyond the initial onboarding phase and into the next stage of their academic path.
About the Program
Graduate (re)orientation events are tailored for thesis-based graduate students like you who have moved beyond the first milestones of their program like coursework and candidacy exams, and are navigating the mid-program experience. While early orientation events often focus on you getting started, (re)orientation sessions help you plan, stay productive, and support your well-being as you continue to maintain steady progress toward program completion.
With separate events for thesis-based master’s and PhD students, graduate (re)orientation offers content that is applicable across programs as well as sector-specific strategies tailored to help you navigate the transition to the independent research stage of your academic journey.
Master’s students
Held in spring, this event focuses on research readiness, time management, and helping you navigate the transition from coursework to independent research work.
PhD students
Held in fall, this event supports you as a doctoral student who has completed early program milestones and moving into the research and writing phase of your degree, offering tools for long-term planning and sustained motivation.
Program outcomes
By participating in Graduate (re)Orientation, you will gain:
A clearer understanding of the next steps in their degree journey
Tools and strategies for research planning and academic writing
Tips for sustaining motivation and time management
Guidance on navigating relationships with supervisors and committees
Information about Concordia’s services and resources supporting graduate student success
Registration
Graduate (re)Orientation events are free and open to Concordia’s thesis-based graduate students. Registration is required through the GradProSkills portal. You will receive the event schedule and session details after registering.
