Orientation for New PhD Students

Updated on April 30

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  April 24 - May 2

  Time for residence registration at the Onna Village office, opening a bank account at the local bank, etc.

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  Tuesday, May 7

  @Meeting Room B700, Lab 3

  09:15 - 10:00 Welcome by Graduate School

  10:00 - 11:00 Academic Program, Curriculum and Programs

  11:00 - 11:45 IT Orientation

   

  @Seminar Room B503, Center Bldg.

  13:00 - 14:00 Water Safety Lecture

  14:00 - 17:00 Basic Life Support

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  Wednesday, May 8

  @Meeting Room B700, Lab 3

  09:00 - 09:30 Japanese Law

  09:30 - 10:15 Registrar, Relocation, and Travel Support

  10:15 - 11:00 Student Welfare and Financial Support

  11:00 - 11:30 Student Housing

  11:30 - 12:00 Resource Center Introduction

   

  @Meeting Room B700, Lab 3

  13:00 - 14:00 Introduction to Alumni Networks and Teaching Opportunities for Students & Photo Session

  @Meeting Room C016, Lab 1

  14:30 - 16:00 Animal Resources Orientation

  *Students who are required to attend this session will receive an email from the Graduate School.

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  Thursday, May 9

  @Teaching Laboratory B702, Lab 3

  10:00 - 11:30 Lab Waste Disposal

  *Closed-toes shoes and long pants must be worn for this session.

   

  @Seminar Room B503, Center Bldg.

  13:30 - 14:00 Student Council Introduction

  14:00 - 15:00 Student Diversity Orientation

  15:00 - 16:00 Teatime (optional)

  *The event date, time, and venue are subject to change. We will send an email notification if changes occur. 

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  Friday, May 10

  @Seminar Room C210, Center Bldg.

  10:00 - 12:00 Ganjuu Orientation and Well-Being Workshop

   

  @OIST Clinic, Level C, Lab 4

  13:00 - 15:00 Eye Checkup

  *Students will receive an email from OIST Health Center for more information about the appointment.

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  Monday, May 13: Courses begin [timetable]

   

   

   

Questions? Please send your inquiries to gradschool-office@oist.jp.