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SCIS Graduate Student Orientation

Orientation for all incoming SCIS graduate students

Saturday, August 23, 2025

Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Salem Campus (all students)

All new MSDS and MSCS students are required to attend a one-day Orientation the Saturday before their first day of classes. This Orientation program is meant to help you launch successfully into your graduate journey at Willamette and will cover a range of topics, including: managing a graduate academic course load, general student support resources, and an introduction to Career Development resources.

Ford Hall at Willamette University's Salem Campus

Pre-Orientation Checklist

Please visit the Information for Admitted Students page to complete your enrollment process.

2025 Orientation Schedule

The schedule is subject to change at any time without notice. Updates will be posted on this page.

Time Event Location
8:00–10:00 a.m. Goudy open for breakfast Goudy Commons
9:45 a.m. Check in
Coffee and cookies provided
Cat Cavern (Putnam University Center, 2nd floor)
10:00 a.m. Welcome
Overview of student support and resources
Cat Cavern
11:00 a.m. Get-to-know-you activities
Introduction to campus
Putnam University Center
12:00 p.m. Lunch (provided) Goudy Commons
1:00 p.m. Program policies and expectations
WU digital tools introduction
Ford Hall, 2nd floor
2:30 p.m. Alumni panel: Tips for Success Ford Hall, Theatre 122
3:30 p.m. Wrap up Reception Ford Hall, 1st floor

Important Dates

View the full academic calendar online.

  • International Student Orientation is on Friday, August 15, 2025.
  • SCIS Graduate Orientation is on Saturday, August 23, 2025.
  • Fall semester classes begin on Monday, August 25, 2025.

FAQs

Contact Us

Please contact the SCIS graduate admissions team with any questions.

Willamette University

Office of Admissions

  • Graduate and Professional Center

    Address

    Ecotrust Building
    721 NW 9th Ave
    Portland Oregon 97209 U.S.A.