This Web site will guide you through orientation at the School of Information at the University of Texas. The site will give you an overview of the academic programs and services while providing practical information to help make your first days at the iSchool go as smoothly as possible.

The site is divided into the following sections:

• Advising and Registration - everything you need to know in order to sign up for classes
• Academics - overview of the degree and nondegree programs
• Faculty and Staff - introduction to the people you will be working with
• Computing and Internet - how to get email, how to get Internet access, and where to find technical support
• Financial Aid and Scholarships - where you can find financial support
• Facilities - overview of the Sánchez Building and Collection Deposit Library
• Student Organizations - guide to student and professional groups on campus
• About Austin - all of that stuff you need to know to get by

After reading through the Web site, you will:

• Know how to schedule an appointment with your faculty advisor and register for classes
• Know where to find information about financial aid and scholarships
• Have a general understanding of the degree programs and how they will help further your career
• Know where to find good deals on computers, where to park, popular places to eat, and how to find a student job

Be sure to fill out the Orientation Survey after you have read through all of the material.

University of Texas Graduate Student Orientation online.