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Next Steps for Graduate Students

new student orientation

Attend New Student Orientation

As a graduate student, the faculty and staff will work together to help you have a rewarding experience. Your program advisor will be in contact with you shortly to help orient your preparation for your first class.

There are additional resources available through the Student Success Center to help you succeed academically, personally and professionally. 

activate your portal

Complete your online account setup

Visit account.stritch.edu to activate you Stritch account. Your username and temporary password will be emailed to you by the Office of Information Services.

Activating your account will give you access to Wolfmail, MyStritch, Canvas and more. For more information visit the Account Management page

Go to account.stritch.edu
financial aid

Fund your education

Counselors in the Office of Financial Aid know that each student is unique and can work with you to locate the options available to you. Scholarships, discounts and tuition reimbursements with select organizations and companies might also be available to help you reduce your costs.

Eligibility for federal and state funds depends on a variety of factors so review the financial aid process and use Online Aid Services to track the status of your financial award.

Visit Financial Aid

Prepare for your first day of class

Take a moment to visualize all of the reasons you are continuing your education. Your new journey begins on the first day of class but you are not alone. As a new student, the faculty and staff at Stritch help you have a rewarding experience. Resources are available to you through the Student Success Center to help you succeed academically, personally and professionally.