New Graduate Students
Get started with the core systems, support services, and academic resources that will help you begin graduate study at Paths University with confidence.
A strong start for graduate students
Graduate students should begin by setting up their student technology, learning how to access PathsULearn and Microsoft O365, understanding how online and program-based course schedules work, and staying connected to advising and support services throughout the year.
Begin with your program plan and student systems
Graduate students usually do best when they confirm their course pathway early, learn the core platforms quickly, and stay connected to advisors and support teams.
What new graduate students should do first
Use these steps to get ready for coursework, online learning, and communication with your instructors and advisors.
Set Up Your Core Student Technology
Your first priority as a new graduate student is learning how to access the main systems used for coursework, communication, and student services.
- Sign in to MyPathsU to access student systems
- Learn how to use PathsULearn for syllabi, assignments, discussion boards, grades, and course materials
- Access Microsoft O365 for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and cloud-based work
- Review available student training resources and support materials
- Confirm your device, internet access, and software are ready before classes begin
Online Learning and Graduate Course Access
PathsU offers online learning options that students can access anytime, anywhere. Your graduate schedule and course availability will depend on your academic program.
- Graduate courses may be offered throughout the year depending on your program
- Speak with your academic advisor about course offerings and registration planning
- Use the student academic dashboard and registration tools when available
- Online course materials can typically be accessed at any time through the learning platform
- Instructors may still request meetings, check-ins, office hours, reviews, or other online sessions
Tips for Graduate Student Success
A few good habits early on can make graduate study much smoother, especially if your program includes online coursework.
- Set up a quiet study space where you can focus
- Check your technology before important coursework, meetings, and exams
- Review syllabi and assignment schedules early
- Use reminders or a calendar to manage deadlines
- Connect with instructors or classmates when you need clarification or support
- Log in regularly, review feedback, and stay engaged with course activities
Student Technology Support
Questions? Use the student technology support options below if you need help getting into your accounts, accessing systems, or preparing your device for classes.
Submit a Service Desk TicketHelpful reminders before your first term
Before classes begin, make sure you can access your accounts, understand your program expectations, and know where to go for academic or technical help.
- Check with your academic advisor about course availability and sequencing
- Verify you can sign in to MyPathsU, the LMS, and Microsoft O365
- Review online course expectations and instructor communication methods
- Prepare a reliable study setup with internet, headphones, and updated software
- Keep support contacts handy in case you run into technical issues
Useful pages for new graduate students
These pages connect naturally with graduate onboarding and make it easier for students to move from setup to registration and academic progress.
Get your graduate start-up tasks done early
Log in, learn the student systems, connect with your advisor, and review your program path before the term gets busy. It saves a lot of scrambling later.