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Physics Graduate Student Orientation
Fall 2009
Welcome to MIT! We are pleased to welcome incoming graduate students
into our community and enthusiastic about the beginning of a new
term.
Please reference the central Admissions Office for detailed logistical information about
your arrival to and experience at MIT.
The Department of Physics Orientation schedule is listed below as a guide
to the start of the Fall Term, 2009. Please visit our Frequently
Asked Questions page for answers to common questions, and note
the following important items:
- Students should be on campus by Wednesday, August 26th to participate in initial Orientation activities. It is
required that all incoming students take Part I of the Physics
General Exam on Monday, August 31, 2009. Please recall that this first attempt at the exam is intended primarily for diagnostic purposes.
- If off campus housing
needs to be sought, students should arrive on campus at least
two weeks prior to the start of classes.
- International Graduate Students can visit the International Students Office website for helpful information including a section for incoming students.
- Please visit the Graduate
Student Council Orientation Schedule. You are encouraged to
attend these events in addition to the Physics Department's orientation
sessions.
- Practice General Exams are available here.
- If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Physics, Academic Programs.
PHYSICS GRADUATE STUDENT
ORIENTATION
Schedule of Events
August 27th - September 8th, 2009
| DATE |
EVENT |
TIME |
LOCATION |
| AUGUST 27, 2009 |
Department of Physics Orientation |
Noon |
Pappalardo Room, 4-349 |
| AUGUST 28, 2009 |
Physics Welcome Barbecue |
3:00 - 5:00 PM |
Walker Lawn
(Between Bldgs 14 and 50), or alternate location
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| AUGUST 31, 2009 |
Continental Breakfast |
8:30 a.m.
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8-314 |
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General
Exam -
Part I
It is required that all incoming students take this exam. |
9:30 a.m.
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2:30 p.m. |
26-152 |
| SEPTEMBER 1 |
English Evaluation
Test
All incoming international students are required to take
this exam. |
9:00 a.m. -
Noon
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10-250
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Information Booth |
10:00 a.m.
-
6:00 p.m. |
Lobby
10 |
| SEPTEMBER 2 |
Information Booth |
10:00 a.m. -
5:00 p.m.
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Lobby
10 |
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Department
of Physics Orientation |
2:00 - 3:30
p.m. |
Pappalardo Room, 4-349 |
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Athletics Gateway |
3:00 - 4:30 p.m. |
Z-Center |
| SEPTEMBER 3 |
GSC Graduate Welcome Address |
Noon - 1:00 p.m. |
Kresge Auditorium |
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GSC Graduate Welcome Lunch |
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. |
Kresge Oval |
| SEPTEMBER 4 |
General
Exam -
Part II
This exam is optional for incoming students. |
9:30 a.m.
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2:30 p.m. |
50-340
(Walker Gymnasium) |
| SEPTEMBER 7 |
LABOR DAY HOLIDAY |
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| SEPTEMBER 8 |
Registration Appointments
with Academic Advisors |
TBD |
TBD |
| SEPTEMBER 9 |
FIRST DAY OF
CLASSES |
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