New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation Information
Haisai! Welcome to OIST. We are very happy you have joined our program.
There are many exciting things awaiting you: Meet with people, explore OIST websites, learn about academic expectations toward your PhD, and kick-off your rotations and courses with joy!
We also need you to start familiarizing yourself with our program information. It is very important that you understand the essentials so there are no surprises later. We want you to go into the program knowing what you can expect and how you can succeed in your PhD. Please review the below materials immediately. Some sections require action from you.
Please note that some of the information cannot be accessed without an OIST account.
Meet with OIST students and staff!
Check the orientation schedule HERE for face-to-face orientation sessions.
Explore OIST sites
- TIDA, intranet for OIST
- Graduate School site, the house for all important information for students
- Student Database
Take Online Training
ACTION REQUIRED: All new students need to complete mandatory online courses before classes start. You can access the below training websites after your OIST IT account is activated.
Check PhD requirements
Learn about financials
Know the expectations
For all students
- Student Council & Assembly
- Student Peer Supporters
- Request forms (leave of absence, academic requests, etc.)
- OIST PRP (Policy, Rules and Procedures)
- Graduate School Policies
- Campus maps