Fall 2026 Graduate Student Orientation

Check-in, grab event schedule and map before the welcome speech and student panel!

A welcome speech presented by the Graduate College Dean followed by a graduate student panel. Ask all your pressing questions about being a graduate student at Iowa State University!

More information to come.

Grilled beef and veggie burgers catered by Hy-Vee, a Halal vendor. Chips, cookies, and drinks will also be provided.

Support services and student organizations for graduate students will be present to meet new graduate students. Check out all the services at ISU designed to support graduate students and your academics!

Welcome to your new graduate assistantship appointment at Iowa State University!

Your department or program has likely communicated their training plans and schedule with you. To supplement what your department provides, the Graduate College Professional Development Team have worked closely with experts at the Dean of Students Office to create classroom scenarios for you to consider. You are invited to attend Classroom Scenarios: Teaching Assistant Training. This online workshop will provide you with the tools and resources you need to be successful in your new role.

What will you learn? 

• Policies, practices, and resources for effective teaching and learning at Iowa State University. 
• Potential challenges to student success and various campus resources for student support. 
• Graduate College services, support, and development opportunities available to teaching assistants. 

What will you do? 

• Work with other TAs in breakout rooms to solve potential classroom scenarios on various topics such as academic integrity, classroom management, and inclusivity. 
• You will have the opportunity to ask questions and get advice from a panel of Dean of Students Office (DSO) experts. 

This workshop is for you if: 

• You are a new TA at Iowa State University 
• You have received a teaching assignment different from what you have done before 
• You are interested in learning more about effective teaching practices 
• You are looking for resources to help you succeed in your new role

To register:
1. First verify your @iastate.edu email address at https://iastate.zoom.us
2. Then enter your name and verified @iastate.edu email address at https://iastate.zoom.us/meeting/register/MfSwYlw7TFGNGAvi34ePhg
3. Questions? Contact pff@iastate.edu

This is a hybrid training. Attendees are welcome to join via Zoom or in person. If you will also be attending Graduate Student Orientation, you are welcome to join us in person in Room 2055 Hoover Hall.

Ice cream provided by ISU Creamery. Check out all their favors on their website: https://store.creamery.iastate.edu/products