Master of Geospatial Information Science & Technology Virtual Orientation

Welcome

Welcome to virtual orientation for the Master of Geospatial Information Science & Technology Program (MGIST) at NC State. Continue below to review all the information you will need for a successful first semester! Then join us for a Q&A Session on Sunday, January 5th @ 5pm.

Orientation has been broken down into several segments listed below. Please make sure to review each segment, preferably in the order listed prior to our in-person orientation. At the end of this page you will also find several links to download the complete slide deck as well as a digital copy of your student handbook.

Have a question? While you are reviewing the materials below, if you have a question, post it in our collaborative google doc and the program will respond throughout orientation week! Post Your Question Here

MGIST_Orientation_Part1_Overview.pdf

Program Overview

Background on the program and Center for Geospatial Analytics. Introduction to program and Center leadership and academic advisors.

NOTE: You can scroll through the slides on this page or click 'pop out' in the upper right corner in the image to the left for larger viewing or download options

MGIST_Orientation_Part2_Curriculum.pdf

The MGIST Curriculum

Curriculum requirements; Professional Portfolio description; Master's Capstone requirement and examples.

MGIST_Orientation_Part3_Technology.pdf

Educaction Technology

Safe computing; Help resources; Accessing software; Google campus

MGIST_Orientation_Part4_OnlineLearn.pdf

Online Learning

Overview of online learning tools; Course access; Online learning formats

MGIST_Orientation_Part5_LibProfessional.pdf

Library and Professional Resources

Accessing the library; Resources for distance learners; GIST Careers Dashboard; Networking and other professional resources.

MGIST_Orientation_Part6_Policies.pdf

Graduate School and Program Policies

Policies related to academic integrity; Grading policies; Withdrawals and Leaves of Absence.

MGIST_Orientation_Part7_Additional.pdf

Resource Summary and Tasks

Summary of important links; Other orientation related tasks of interest.