As international students prepare to travel to and begin their graduate study in the US, the Office of Graduate Studies of Drexel University is committed to helping make the transition as smooth as possible. The Office of Graduate Studies, in partnership with the International Graduate Student Association (IGSA) and campus partners, hosts a series of optional but highly encouraged pre-arrival webinars over the summer to help incoming international graduate students prepare for graduate study in the US, arrival to and life in the US and Philadelphia, and to answer any questions about student life and graduate study at Drexel.

The webinars include:

-A welcome and introduction by members of the Office of Graduate Studies, International Students and Scholars Services (ISSS), Counseling and Health Services, the Steinbright Career Development Center (SCDC), Drexel Central, and members of the International Graduate Student Association (IGSA);
-A comprehensive overview of life in the US, in Philadelphia, and at Drexel, advice on what to bring and how to prepare for your arrival in the US, and how to prepare for graduate and academic study at Drexel;
-A Question & Answer (Q&A) session featuring current international graduate students, professional staff members to answer questions about immigration requirements, health insurance, immunizations, billing, co-op and career services, and a wide range of other topics!

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As international students prepare to travel to and begin their graduate study in the US, the Office of Graduate Studies of Drexel University is committed to helping make the transition as smooth as possible. The Office of Graduate Studies, in partnership with the International Graduate Student Association (IGSA) and campus partners, hosts a series of optional but highly encouraged pre-arrival webinars over the summer to help incoming international graduate students prepare for graduate study in the US, arrival to and life in the US and Philadelphia, and to answer any questions about student life and graduate study at Drexel.

The webinars include:

-A welcome and introduction by members of the Office of Graduate Studies, International Students and Scholars Services (ISSS), Counseling and Health Services, the Steinbright Career Development Center (SCDC), Drexel Central, and members of the International Graduate Student Association (IGSA);
-A comprehensive overview of life in the US, in Philadelphia, and at Drexel, advice on what to bring and how to prepare for your arrival in the US, and how to prepare for graduate and academic study at Drexel;
-A Question & Answer (Q&A) session featuring current international graduate students, professional staff members to answer questions about immigration requirements, health insurance, immunizations, billing, co-op and career services, and a wide range of other topics!

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The Office of Graduate Studies offers series of informational and professional development workshops to help students get acquainted with campus resources and services as they prepare to begin their graduate study. These workshops are optional but highly encouraged. The workshops will be recorded and archived on this website for later viewing.

Canvas is a Learning Management System (LMS) used by Drexel to support teaching and learning in digital environments. This workshop provides an introduction to Canvas and its key features, including course navigation, accessing learning materials, submitting assignments, participating in discussions, communicating with instructors and classmates, and tracking grades and academic progress. Participants will gain practical experience using Canvas tools and learn strategies for effectively managing coursework, staying organized, and maximizing their learning experience within the platform.

Facilitated by Michael Shelmet, EdD, Director of Instructional Technology, Drexel University Information Technology

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The Office of Graduate Studies offers series of informational and professional development workshops to help students get acquainted with campus resources and services as they prepare to begin their graduate study. These workshops are optional but highly encouraged. The workshops will be recorded and archived on this website for later viewing.

As artificial intelligence (AI) tools become increasingly common in education, it is essential for students to understand how to use them ethically and responsibly. This workshop explores the principles of academic integrity and examines the appropriate use of AI technologies in academic settings. Participants will learn how to distinguish between acceptable and inappropriate AI use, properly acknowledge AI-assisted work, avoid plagiarism and academic misconduct, and apply critical thinking when using AI-generated content.

Facilitated by Jay Bhatt, MS, Information Services Librarian, Engineering Library Liaison, Drexel University Libraries

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