Graduate Programs Orientation

*Mandatory attendance*

New NURSING Student Graduate Orientation - Fall 2023

An updated agenda for the day 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.

1000-1150 MST PhD Presentation

1230-1350 MST MN & PhD Presentation

1400-1450 MST MN Presentation

1500-1550 MST MN Breakout Rooms

  • MN Leadership, Education, and Research Focus
  • MN Clinical (NP) Focus
    • Zoom link does not change from orientation session
    • Room: stay in ECHA 1-420

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 5, and we look forward to welcoming you at the Faculty of Nursing Graduate Orientation on Thursday, August 31.

*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 1000-1400 MST

Master’s and Post MN students will attend from 1200-1600

You are strongly encouraged to attend on campus if possible at ECHA L1 420 (Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, Level 1 Basement, Room 420) 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 noon - 12:30pm. Our meeting will also be available on Zoom for those who are unable to attend in person [zoom 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 2023-2024 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 is now available 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 2023 and Winter 2024. If you are having any difficulties or questions about course registration, please contact the Graduate Office at nursing.grad@ualberta.ca 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 systemAlternatively, you can email International Students Services directly at: advising@ualberta.ca.

For any general questions related to being an International student in the Faculty of Nursing please contact the Global Nursing Office.