Graduate Advising

Overview

Graduate advising is primarily handled within academic departments. Please contact your department directly with your advising questions (e.g., registration, course selection, program requirements, independent study, comprehensive exam schedule). Please see also AU Graduate Resources & Services for links to career advising, wellness, and other resources.

Orientation

CAS Fall 2026 Graduate Welcome Reception

Save the date! August 28, 2026, 10–11 a.m.

Graduate Program Orientations

Each graduate program within the College of Arts and Sciences will host its own orientation for Fall 2026. Students will receive specific details including the date, time, and location, from their Graduate Program Director to their AU emails.

Art History: September 2, 10 a.m.
Arts Management: August 28, 1 p.m.
Audio Technology: TBA
Behavior, Cognition, and Neuroscience: TBA
Biology: August 28, 11:00 a.m.
Clinical Psychology: TBA
Computer Science: TBA
Creative Writing: September 2, 4 p.m.
Data Science MS: August 28, 11 a.m. (Bootcamp on August 22)
Economics PhD: August 28, 11:15 a.m.
Economics MS: August 28, 11:15 a.m.
Environmental Science: August 28, 11 a.m.
Ethics, Peace & Human Rights: August 28,12 p.m.
Health Promotion: August 18, 12 p.m.
History: August 28, 11:30 a.m.
Literature: August 28, 11:15 a.m.
Nutrition Education: August 18, 12 p.m.
Philosophy: August 28, 12 p.m.
Post bacc pre-medical: August 31, 4 p.m.
Psychology: August 27, 10 a.m.
Public Anthropology: August 28, 1 p.m.
Public History: August 28, 11:30 a.m.
Public Inovation and Health: August 28, 11:30 a.m.
Sociology: August 28, 12 p.m.
Statistics: August 28, 11 a.m.
Studio Art: August 31, 10 a.m.

Events

We organize various activities and events for CAS graduate students every semester. Check below for details on upcoming events as they are confirmed. If you have an event idea or notice a need within the CAS grad student community, please email Carmen at [email protected].

Thank Clawed It's Wednesday - Come see us at our table!
September 2, 2026 | 1:00-3:00 pm | The Quad

Anchored by Clawed, our spirited AU mascot, Thank Clawed It’s Wednesday transforms the Quad into a vibrant community gathering space each week from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The CAS Graduate Affairs office will be hosting a table along with other AU offices and student groups. Come say hi to the CAS Graduate Affairs table for a small treat!
Thank Clawed

CAS Grads Meet & Greet with the Dean
September 17, 2026 | 4:30-5:30 pm | Battelle-Tompkins Atrium

The College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office is proud to invite you to enjoy an afternoon of mingling and relaxing with Dean Linda Aldoory, as well as your fellow grad students. Please fill out the form below to attend.
Dean Meet & Greet