{"id":2250,"date":"2022-08-12T18:22:28","date_gmt":"2022-08-12T22:22:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/grad\/?page_id=2250"},"modified":"2026-06-01T14:04:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T18:04:38","slug":"new-student-orientation-and-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/grad\/new-student-orientation-and-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"New Student Orientation and Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Greetings!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are excited to welcome you to your first semester as a UMES GradHawk!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please register for orientation using the following link: https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/grad\/orientation\/<\/a> Lunch will be provided and a campus tour for those who sign up when they register.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Orientation will be held from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Thursday, August 13th, in the Engineering and Aviation Science Building, room 1088.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note that this WILL BE an in-person orientation. Accommodations will be made ONLY for our weekend, online and off-campus programs such as Education Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Career and Technology Education and Cybersecurity Engineering Technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have a question about orientation or the graduate school? Please email Dr. Wele Elangwe, Director of Graduate Student Services at welangwe@umes.edu<\/a> or visit the Graduate School Office at EASC Suite 3044. For general questions or concerns, email us at any time at graduatestudies@umes.edu<\/a> or call 410-651-8626\/7966\/6507.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welcome GradHawks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are here to support you and see you soar above and beyond!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. LaKeisha Harris<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dean, School of Graduate Studies<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Staying healthy is key to success in graduate school. Regular self-care time are not only fun but also an effective way to de-stress.”<\/mark><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nMfon Nwabuoko, Doctoral Candidate, Education Leadership<\/strong> (Dec 2022)<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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“Explore life outside of grad school. Although your time on campus is dedicated to obtaining your degree, you also need time to engage in other aspects outside of academia. Consider joining the Graduate Student Government.”<\/span><\/mark><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nZoe Johnson, Ph.D. Graduate, Toxicology<\/strong> (May 2022)<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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“Learning is fun, learning is tough too, but at UMES the support of our community – faculty, staff and other students bridges the gap that leads to success!”<\/mark><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nUchenna Nwonye, M.S. Rehabilitation Counseling (May 2024) and Ed.D. Education Leadership (May 2028)<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Additional Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Graduate Orientation Presentations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n