Orientation
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Summer Orientation
Summer 2024 Orientation for residential programs will take place on Monday, July 8, 2024. Orientation programming includes opportunities to hear from School leadership, learn about your academic program and engage with faculty, connect with the co-curricular resources that are available to support your success, and begin to form meaningful connections with your peers and colleagues.
Students studying remotely for the summer will receive information directly from your program.
Summer 2024 Orientation Schedule
Please note, this schedule is subject to change.
Degree Students
This schedule is for all Master of Public Health, Master of Science, and Doctor of Public Health students. Master in Healthcare Management students will receive a separate schedule from the MHCM program.
Monday, July 8, 2024
8:30am – 10:30am: Check-In
8:30am – 10:30am: IT Drop In Hours
9:00am – 10:30am: Campus Tours
10:30am – 11:45am: Welcome Session for Degree Students
12:00pm: Lunch
Academic Program Sessions (see below)
4:00pm: Reception
Non-Degree Students
This schedule is for all Program in Clinical Effectiveness, Summer Session for Public Health Studies, and The Bernard Lown Scholars in Cardiovascular Health Program.
Monday, July 8, 2024
10:30am – 12:00pm: Check-In
10:30am – 12:00pm: IT Drop In Hours
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Welcome Session for Non-Degree Students
1:00pm: Lunch
Academic Program Sessions (see below)
4:00pm: Reception
Academic Program Sessions (coming soon!)
Additional First-Week Programming
Summer Resource Fair
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 | 12:00-2:00 PM
Learn about services and programs available to students by talking with departments, programs, and offices at the Summer Resource Fair.