Incoming PhD Schedule
schedule for incoming Fall 2026 PhD students
mid-July
advising (everyone)
welcome (only those on campus)
July 13-August 14, 2026
Summer Enhancement Program (optional)
August 18-21, 2026
Qualifying Exams (optional)
August 24, 2026
orientation (mandatory)
August 25-28, 2026
TA Training (mandatory)
(Wed) New Graduate Student Welcome
September 2, 2026
Fall instruction begins
September 3, 2026
first (half) paycheck for those starting in Fall 2026