Save the Dates! Spring 2026 GradStart

 

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Spring 2026 GradStart Resources & Dates

Get ready for UF’s new graduate student orientation experience

Spring Semester 2026 is not all that far off — and neither is GradStart, our orientation experience for new graduate students!

Resources for You!

We’ve set up these resources for associate deans, graduate coordinators, and graduate staff to delve into GradStart:

  • Click here to sign up for the faculty/staff edition of the online GradStart course.
  • Click here for best practices to help you design your own orientation programming.

Critical Dates

Please mark these dates on your calendar and share them with your students — all times are Eastern Standard Time (EST):

  • GradStart Live Session: Official Welcome and Keynote
    Thursday, January 8, 2026
    10 a.m. to 12 noon
    Online via Zoom
    For all new graduate students
  • International Student Orientation
    With the UF International Center and UF Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC)
    Thursday, January 8, 2026
    1:30 to 3 p.m.
    Online via Zoom
    Mandatory for all new F-1 international graduate students
  • Webinar: Understanding Graduate Assistant Appointments
    With UF Human Resources
    Friday, January 9, 2026
    10 a.m.
    Online via Zoom
    For all new graduate assistants

Though unlikely, this schedule may change. For the most up-to-date information, click here.

GradStart Canvas Access for Students

New students will automatically be enrolled in the online GradStart course and will receive instructions on how to access it.

Questions? Click here to contact us. Keep an eye out for forthcoming updates and reminders. We look forward to welcoming with you UF’s newest Grad Gators when Spring 2026 launches!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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