Graduate Programs Orientation
*Mandatory attendance*
New NURSING Student Graduate Orientation - Fall 2024
The agenda is now available (you will need to be signed in with your UAlberta CCID to access this document).
For students attending in person, it will be helpful for you to bring a portable device (eg. laptop/ipad/phone) with Zoom installed so that you can participate in the chat room. The Zoom link is available in the agenda.
0930-1120 MST PhD Presentation
1130-1220 MST MN & PhD Drum Teaching
1230-1300 MST Meet and Greet with Dean and Vice Dean
1300-1420 MST MN & PhD Presentation
1530-1630 MST MN Breakout Rooms
- MN Leadership, Education, and Research Focus
- MN Clinical (NP) Focus
- Zoom link: check back for link
- Room: TBD
Our faculty and staff are very excited as we prepare for the fall semester and anticipate meeting our incoming graduate Nursing students! Courses for the fall term commence on September 3, and we look forward to welcoming you at the Faculty of Nursing Graduate Orientation on Thursday, August 29.
*Please note that attendance at this session is mandatory, as you will be introduced to important information about the Faculty of Nursing, your program curriculum, and University regulations. This information will set you up for success in your studies
Doctoral students will attend from 09:30-14:20 MST
Master’s and Post MN students will attend from 11:30-16:30
You are strongly encouraged to attend on campus if possible at ECHA 2 140 (Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, Level 2, Room 140) located on the University of Alberta North Campus (11405 87 Avenue NW). For those that do attend on-campus, lunch will be provided along with a meet and greet with the Vice-Dean and Associate Dean from 12:30 - 13:00. Our meeting will also be available on Zoom for those who are unable to attend in person [zoom registration link].
You will be in good company during the orientation as you meet your classmates: we expect approximately 10 PhD students and 60 master’s students to join us this fall, coming from 11 countries around the world. Start building your professional network by connecting with each other as peer mentors and future colleagues!
The 2024-2025 Faculty of Nursing Orientation Handbook offers an introduction to many topics that will be addressed during orientation and the early weeks of your program and will be available soon on the Resources for Nursing Graduate Students eClass site and the FoN website (Forms & Guidelines -- Guidelines, Policies, & Information) for you to review.
Through your CCID/email sign-on, you already have access to the University learning management system which is called eClass. In upcoming weeks, you will be able to access an eClass site for each of your courses. The site will include your course outline (learning objectives, recommended textbook and resource materials).
By now, you should be registered in your courses for Fall 2024 and Winter 2025. If you are having any difficulties or questions about course registration, please contact the Nursing Graduate Office and we will be happy to assist you.
International Students
Complete the International Student Services Online Orientation today!
Online Orientation consists of nine modules and is a self-paced e-Class, accessible through Bear Tracks with your CCID. Each module contains valuable information on the unique aspects of student life at the U of A.
For any study permit process and/or immigration related questions, you can book an appointment to speak to an International Student Advisor directly using the I-Advise system. Alternatively, you can contact International Students Services via the Student Service portal.
For any general questions related to being an International student in the Faculty of Nursing please contact the Global Nursing Office.